ABAT Reinforcement Systems and Token Economies Flashcards
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Which schedule produces a post-reinforcement pause followed by a high rate of responding?
Answer: Fixed ratio
Fixed ratio schedules reliably produce a post-reinforcement pause followed by rapid responding as the ratio requirement approaches completion.
Preference assessments are conducted primarily to:
Answer: Identify potential reinforcers for an individual
Preference assessments identify stimuli that may function as reinforcers for a specific individual by observing their selection or engagement with various items.
What is the primary advantage of using a variable interval schedule?
Answer: It produces steady, moderate responding resistant to extinction
Variable interval schedules produce steady, moderate rates of responding that are highly resistant to extinction because the learner cannot predict when reinforcement will occur.
Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) reduces problem behavior primarily through:
Answer: Abolishing the motivating operation for the behavior
NCR delivers the maintaining reinforcer on a time-based schedule, which abolishes the motivating operation that drives the problem behavior.
When implementing a token economy, how should tokens initially be introduced?
Answer: Deliver tokens immediately paired with a known backup reinforcer
Tokens should be immediately and repeatedly paired with backup reinforcers so they acquire conditioned reinforcing value quickly.
Which type of reinforcement schedule is thinned to promote durable behavior maintenance?
Answer: Intermittent reinforcement
Thinning to intermittent reinforcement schedules makes behavior more resistant to extinction and promotes long-term maintenance.