SPE 527 FIU Behavior Analytic Discussion

1) Discuss the following terms from Chapter 11 and come up with your own definitions and an example for each:

• 1. Three-term contingency
  2. Discriminative stimulus (SD)
  3. Establishing Operation
  4. Abolishing Operation
  5. Four-term contingency
  6. Automatic reinforcement
  7. Unconditioned reinforcement
  8. Conditioned reinforcement
  9. Premack Principle
  10. Noncontingent reinforcement
  11. DRO
  12. DRA

2) Reflect on the use of reinforcement in behavior analysis and the fact that some people refer to this as “bribery”. Discuss:

• • How a reinforcement contingency is not the same as “bribery”; and
  • Why use of reinforcement and reliance on the reinforcement contingency is such an important part of ABA practice?

1) Consider this Module’s focus on functional behavior assessment.

• • How do the activities used in an FBA Fuctional Behavior Assessment focus on reinforcement for the individual?
  • Describe the role of motivational operants in challenging behavior.