FRHD 3150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: Reinforcement, Stimulus Control
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Deciding whether to design a program following a referral. The fact that a problem has been referred is not always a sufficient reason for proceeding with program design and implementation. If the problem was referred by others, determining whether the accomplishment of the goal will be for the benefit of the client is key. If accomplishment is for benefit of others, it should be at least neutral for the client. Consider how your training setting can be faded into the natural environment. Consider whether the natural environment has contingencies that will maintain the improved behavior. Consider weather you can influence people in the natural environment to help maintain the improved behavior. Makes little sense to design a program if people are going to reinforce undesirable behavior that you are trying to extinguish. If you have decided to treat a problem that has been referred to you, follow the steps of implementing a preprogram assessment procedure: