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Learn about the keys to successful behavioral contracts, including how to specify tasks, rewards, and record progress. Discover the effectiveness of token economies and group contingencies in shaping behavior positively.
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Special Applications Justin Daigle, MA, BCBA, LBA
Often called “Behavioral Contracts” Document that specifies the contingent relationship between a specific behavior and access to a specific reward {Contingency Contracting
Task (Who, What, When, How Well) Reward (Who, What, When, How Much) Task Record {Components of the Contract
The key is to find a comprise between both sides Be specific Collect data Changes can occur if both sides agree {Keys for Success
Build in several layers (including bonus rewards for a set of days) Build in a response cost Termination is always a option. {Some Options
All the details have been laid out. Clear contingences Organized, honest, and clear Access to reinforcers {Why Does It Work?
Specified list of target behaviors Tokens or points for target behaviors A menu of backup reinforcers {Token Economy
Arbitrary stimuli Becomes increasingly important “Drop Test” {The Token
Level System (Blastoff) Token Collection (Tiger Bucks) Token Board Response Cost {Types of Token Economies
Menu Store Free-Operant By Request {Back-up Reinforcers
Group settings are often much better for teaching skills Can you come up with several reasons why? {Group Contingencies
Criteria is set for the group Reinforcer is delivered individually {Independent Group
Criteria is set for the group Reinforcer is delivered to the group {Dependent Group
Called “Good Suffers with the Bad” Group criteria. Group Sr+ {Interdependent Group
Write 1-5 on blank sheet of paper. Get ready! {Pop Quiz