Quiz 2 Flashcards
What is the law of effect?
Behavior is a function of its consequences
What is reinforcement?
The procedure of providing consequences for a behavior that increase or maintain the frequency of that behavior
What is a reinforcer?
An event that, when made contingent on a behavior, increases or maintains the frequency of that behavior
What is a positive reinforcer?
A reinforcing event in which something is added following a behavior to increase that behavior
What is a negative reinforcer?
A reinforcing event in which something is removed following a behavior to increase that behavior
What are primary reinforcers?
Reinforcers that are not dependent on their association with other reinforcers
What are examples of primary reinforcers?
Food, water, oxygen
What are secondary reinforcers?
Reinforcers that are dependent on their association with other reinforcers
What are examples of secondary reinforcers?
Praise, positive feedback, money
What are contrived reinforcers?
Reinforcers that have been arranged by someone for the purpose of modifying behavior
What are natural reinforcers?
Reinforcers that have not been arranged by someone for the purpose of modifying behavior; spontaneous or unplanned reinforcers
What is bootleg reinforcement?
Reinforcement that is not part of, and tends to undermine, an intervention
What is behavioral contrast?
The tendency for a reinforced behavior to occur less often in situations in which it has not been reinforced
