Item B-12 Flashcards
Motivating Operations
MOs alter the value of things for a particular person in a particular context and time.
Establishing Operations (EO)
A type of motivating operation that makes a stimulus more desirable (more effective as a reinforcer).
Provide two examples of “Establishing Operations (EO)”
Water when thirsty
Wine when stressed
Abolishing Operations (AO)
A type of motivating operation that makes the stimulus less desirable (less effective as a reinforcer).
Provide two examples of “Abolishing Operations (AO)”
Dessert after a large appetizer and entree
Noticing a “red flag” while on a first date
Unconditioned Motivating Operations (UMOs)
Does not require any learning to have a value altering effect
Conditioned Motivating Operants
are learned, and depend on the person and their context
Conditioned Motivating Operation Reflexive (CMO-R)
A condition or object that signals a worsening or improving of conditions.
Provide two examples of “Conditioned Motivating Operation Reflexive (CMO-R)”
Feeling a cramp in your stomach increases the value of ibuprofen
Grabbing your umbrella when you see rain clouds
Conditioned Motivating Operation Transitive (CMO-T)
An environmental variable that establishes/abolishes the effectiveness of another stimulus as a reinforcer.
Provide two examples of “Conditioned Motivating Operation Transitive (CMO-T)”
Needing your key to unlock your door
Need your car key to start your car
Conditioned Motivating Operation Surrogate (CMO-S)
A stimulus that acquired its effectiveness as an MO by being paired with another, previously established, MO.
Provide two examples of “Conditioned Motivating Operation Surrogate (CMO-S)”
You’re not tired, but the sight of a Starbucks sign made you want coffee.
You wore a tank top because it was sunny outside, only to find out it was windy and chilly.
