FRHD 3150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Positive Behavior Support, Placemat, Intellectual Disability

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3150
• Professor: Michelle Preyde

Document Summary

Once an event has been determines to function as a punisher. That event can be used to decrease other operant behaviors in other situations. This is the principle of punishment similar situation. Person is less likely to do the same thing [that was followed by a punisher] in a. Punishment in context for b. m: occurs immediately after problem behavior, it is not a form of moral sanction, vengeance, or retribution, not used to deter others from engaging in the target behavior. Punishment in context everyday culture: sending a person to prison. Many people believe it is a form of retribution/they deserve it. It is used a deterrent to other people. Like positive reinforcement, punishment affects our learning throughout life. Touching a hot stove immediate consequence. Types of punishers (a) pain-inducing punisher, (b) reprimand, (c) timeout, and (d) response cost. Spanking, extreme cold/heat, very loud sounds, electric shocks.