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Behaviorism

Behaviorism. Reinforcers. Unique to each student Primary, secondary, positive, negative All encourage behavior. Self-reinforcement Praise Attention Privileges Activity Reinforcement (Premack Principle). Grades and recognition Home-based reinforcement Tangible reinforcers Food.

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Behaviorism

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  1. Behaviorism

  2. Reinforcers • Unique to each student • Primary, secondary, positive, negative • All encourage behavior

  3. Self-reinforcement Praise Attention Privileges Activity Reinforcement (Premack Principle) Grades and recognition Home-based reinforcement Tangible reinforcers Food Practical Reinforcers

  4. Other methods • Report cards • Academic • Behavioral

  5. Punishers • Also unique to each student • Use only when reinforcement has failed • Mildest form, part of plan, consistent

  6. Positive & Negative

  7. Shaping • Break tasks down into smaller sections • Attainable criterion • Successive approximations

  8. Shaping “Students should be reinforced for behaviors that are within their current capabilities but that also stretch them toward new skills.” – sound familiar?

  9. Extinction • Beware of the “Extinction Burst!” • Don’t be afraid to tell students what you’re trying to do

  10. Schedules • Fixed (and continuous) v. Variable (or intermittent) • When to use each? • Set high standards

  11. In the Classroom… • Teach a new skill • Begin with continuous reinforcement • Make behaviors explicit at the beginning

  12. In the Classroom… • Reminders that certain behaviors are expected (not always verbal) • Give feedback about specific behaviors • Make reinforcement intermittent as they learn more

  13. Applied Behavior Analysis • Identify target behavior(s) and reinforcer(s). • Establish a baseline for the target behavior. • Choose a reinforcer and criteria for reinforcement. • If necessary, choose a punisher and criteria for punishment.

  14. Applied Behavior Analysis • Observe behavior during program implementation, and compare it to baseline. • When the behavior management program is working, reduce the frequency of reinforcement

  15. Main Points • Consequences of current behavior determine future behavior • Try the least elaborate or tangible reinforcers first!!!

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