Stimulus Control Transfer procedures

Question 1

Define Stimulus Control

Answer 1

When a particular response occurs more frequently in the presence of one Stimulus (or Stimulus set) than in the presence of other Stimulus (or stimuli set)

Question 2

Define Transfer of Control

Answer 2

Performance established at one time in one place now occurs in a different time and place

Question 3

Stimulus Control Transfer Procedure

Define Generalization

Answer 3

Performance of a skill trained in one context and in additional contexts that share similar stimuli, setting the occasion for skill performance.

i. e.
- After teaching a client to label in therapy sessions, continuing to label in natural context in response to naturally-occurring contingencies. ( Labeling something I see gets Mom’s attention and starts a conversation.)

• Tolerating electric clippers for getting a haircut is trained in sessions and performance of such tolerance occurs at the salon while actually getting a haircut.

Question 4

Stimulus Control Transfer Procedures

Define Maintenance

Answer 4

The continued performance of a previously trained skill in the absence of programmed contingencies.

i.e.
After teaching a client to label items in a therapy room, performance continues without programmed reinforcers when opportunities are presented at a future time