Behavior Reduction Strategies Flashcards

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) requires that the replacement behavior:

Answer: Cannot physically occur at the same time as the problem behavior

DRI targets a replacement behavior that is physically incompatible with the problem behavior so both cannot occur simultaneously.

Time-out from positive reinforcement is classified as which type of procedure?

Answer: Negative punishment

Time-out removes access to positive reinforcers contingent on behavior, which classifies it as negative punishment.

A behavior plan calls for withholding all social attention when a client whines. After two weeks, whining has increased. The RBT should:

Answer: Continue the extinction plan, as this is likely an extinction burst

An increase in behavior during extinction is a common extinction burst and does not necessarily indicate the plan is ineffective.

Which of the following is an antecedent-based strategy for reducing problem behavior?

Answer: Modifying the environment to prevent problem behavior from occurring

Antecedent interventions modify conditions before behavior occurs to reduce the likelihood of problem behavior.

Spontaneous recovery in extinction refers to:

Answer: A previously extinguished behavior reappearing after a period of time

Spontaneous recovery occurs when an extinguished behavior reappears temporarily after a pause, even without new reinforcement.

Response cost is BEST defined as:

Answer: Removing a specified amount of a conditioned reinforcer contingent on problem behavior

Response cost involves taking away a set quantity of tokens or points following a target behavior, functioning as negative punishment.

During a behavior reduction program using DRL (Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates), reinforcement is delivered when:

Answer: The behavior occurs at or below a pre-set criterion rate

DRL reinforces the behavior only when it occurs at or below a predetermined lower rate, gradually reducing the overall frequency.