Generalization and Maintenance Flashcards
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What is stimulus generalization?
Answer: Behavior occurring in the presence of stimuli similar to but different from training stimuli
Stimulus generalization occurs when a learned behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli that are similar to but not identical to the original training stimulus.
Which of the following best describes response generalization?
Answer: Different responses that produce the same functional outcome
Response generalization occurs when an individual performs different but functionally equivalent responses that were not specifically trained.
What is maintenance in applied behavior analysis?
Answer: The continuation of a behavior after intervention has been reduced or removed
Maintenance refers to the persistence of learned behavior over time even after systematic intervention has been faded or discontinued.
Multiple exemplar training is used primarily to:
Answer: Promote generalization by teaching across various examples of a stimulus or response class
Multiple exemplar training involves teaching a behavior across many different examples or variations to promote generalization to untrained stimuli and responses.
Programming common stimuli is a generalization strategy that involves:
Answer: Incorporating into training the stimuli that are likely to be present in the natural environment
Programming common stimuli involves including in training the same stimuli that exist in the natural environment to facilitate transfer of skills.
An RBT notices that a child uses a skill correctly during therapy but not at home or school. This indicates a problem with:
Answer: Generalization
When a skill is learned in one setting but fails to transfer to other settings or conditions, this represents a failure of generalization.
Which of the following is an example of 'teaching loosely'?
Answer: Varying non-essential aspects of training such as materials, location, and trainer
Teaching loosely involves intentionally varying non-essential aspects of the training environment to help the learner generalize to novel situations.