Chapter 7: Punishment

Question 1

Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)

Answer 1

A form of differential reinforcement in which a behavior that is incompatible with an unwanted behavior is systematically reinforced.

Question 2

Differential reinforcement of zero responding (DR0)

Answer 2

A form of differential reinforcement in which reinforcement is contingent on the complete absence of a behavior for a period of time. Also called differential reinforcement of other behavior because some other behavior is necessarily reinforced.

Question 3

Negative punishment

Answer 3

Penalty training. A punishment procedure in which a behavior is followed by the removal of, or a decrease in the intensity of, a stimulus. Also called type 2 punishment or penalty training. Type 2 punishment

Question 4

Positive punishment

Answer 4

A punishment procedure in which a behavior is followed by the presentation of, or an increase in the intensity of, a stimulus. Also called type 1 punishment. Type 1 punishment

Question 5

Punisher

Answer 5

Any consequence of a behavior that decreases the strength of that behavior. (C’. reinforcer.)

Question 6

Punishment

Answer 6

The procedure of providing consequences for a behavior that reduce the strength of that behavior. (See positive punishment and negative punishment; C’. reinforcement.)

Question 7

Response prevention

Answer 7

The procedure of altering the environment to prevent unwanted behavior from occurring.