Stimulis Equivalence & Behavioral Contrast Effects

Question 0

Symmetry

Answer 0

Learner is taught to select B given A but can also select A given B

Question 1

Reflexivity

Answer 1

Learner selects an identical stimulus

Question 2

Transitivity

Answer 2

Learner is taught to select B given A and to select C given A but could also select B given C

Question 3

Stimulus equivalence is demonstrated when

Answer 3

Reflexivity, symmetry and transivity are all demonstrated

Question 4

Stimulus equivalence implies

Answer 4

That two antecedent stimuli occasion the same response. Therefore on stimulus could be substituted for another stimulus

Question 5

Behavioral contrast

Answer 5

Occurs when a change in the rate of a behavior occurs in one condition as the result of a change in another condition. Effects may be short or long term