TE 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Social Rejection, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum
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Applied behavior analysis applying the principles of operant conditioning to change human behavior. Basic steps: observe, choose the desired behavior (observable and measurable, set specific behavioral goals, select particular reinforcers or punishers. Individualized a: contingent, timely, carry out the program on schedule, evaluate (measure) Fixed ratio schedule reinforce after a set number of responses (ex: sticker for 10 correct problems) Variable ratio schedule reinforce after an average number of responses (ex: sticker for every 2nd response, then 4th correct response) Fixed interval schedule reinforce after a fixed amount of time (ex: praise every 2 minutes of sitting quietly) Variable interval schedule reinforce after an average amount of time (ex: praise every. 2 minutes of sitting quietly, then 4 minutes) Prompts added stimulus or cue that is given before a response that increases the chance the desired response will occur: aka a hint, line up quietly .
