Ch 16 - Antecedent Control Procedures

Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of antecedent control procedures?

Answer 1

They involve altering the environment in advance of the target behavior.

Question 2

What is the goal of antecedent control procedures?

Answer 2

Increase the probability of the desirable target behavior

Question 3

How does antecedent control differ from reinforcement?

Answer 3

Antecedent control addresses antecedents rather than consequences

Question 4

What are three antecedent control procedures for increasing the probability of desired behaviors?

Answer 4

1. Present SD or cues for desirable behavior
2. Present EO for desirable behavior
3. Decrease response effort for desirable behavior

Question 5

What are three antecedent control procedures for increasing the probability of undesired (competing) behaviors?

Answer 5

1. Remove SDs or cues for competing behaviors
2. Eliminate EOs (present AO) for competing behaviors
3. Increase response effort for competing behavior