Behavior
Response
Behavior vs Response Example
Behavior: Clapping
Response: A single clap
Response Class
Operant
Operant Class is another term for…
Is it a behavior? (5Qs)
Happy, Sad, Interested —> Not a behavior
Behavior vs Not Behavior
Mentalistic terminology such as:
- Experiencing anxiety
- Confusion
- Depression
- Mindfulness
If you can’t operationally define it, it’s not a behavior.
Operational vs No Operational
- Reporting negative feelings vs Experiencing negative feelings
Repertoire
All the behaviors that you can do and a collection of skills you have learned that are related to a specific task or a specific setting
Environment
Stimulus
Body Systems Impacted by Stimuli
When do stimuli occur?
Stimulus Class
3 Types of Stimulus Classes
Formal Stimulus Class
Temporal Stimulus Class
Temporal: Antecedent
Exist or occur before a behavior of interest… Important for learning and motivation
Temporal: Consequences
Stimulus changes that occur after a behavior of interest… Important for future behavior
Functional Stimulus Class