Reinforcement Techniques

Question 1

Primary Reinforcement

Answer 1

• food
• water
• meeting a biological need
• good for younger kids or kids with low cognition
• generalization is limited
• good starting point (move away from asap)

Question 2

Secondary Reinforcement

Answer 2

• Use this the most!
• events/actions that increase the likelihood of reoccurance of behavior
• cultural/social benefits
• dependent on past learning
• may not initially be effective with clients on the spectrum

Question 3

Schedules of Reinforcement

Answer 3

Continuous

Intermittent

Question 4

Continuous Reinforcement

Answer 4

• reinforce at every correct response
• initial stage of therapy
• shift away from it over time

Question 5

Intermittent Reinforcement

Answer 5

Fixed ratio: every time/every other

Variable: random reinforcement

• easier to generalize
• powerful
• faster

Question 6

Stimulus Withdrawal

Answer 6

• Direct punishment technique where a specific stimulus is withdrawn every time an unacceptable or incorrect response is made
• Time out (ignoring)
• Response Cost: can take away earned reinforcer when incorrect/inappropriate response or behavior occurs
• highly effective
• kinda mean