PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Emd Sd7, Reinforcement, Forward Chaining
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Chapter 11: getting a new sequence of behavior to occur with behavior chaining. Behavior chaining: behavior chain/stimulus-response chain: a consistent sequence of stimuli and responses that occur closely to watch other in time and in which the last response is typically followed by a reinforcer. New behavior along some physical dimension like topography, amount, or intensity. Often involves an unstructured environment where the learner has the opportunity to emit a variety of behaviors. Typically involves a structured environment b/c the stimuli must be controlled precisely. Involves successive application of reinforcement; if extinction has to be used, fading has not proceeded optimally. Typically involves a structured environment b/c the stimuli and responses must be sequenced precisely. Frequently involves verbal and physical prompts and/or physical guidance combined with fading and/or shaping at some of the steps. If you can read, a written task analysis might perfectly prompt you to appropriately complete behavior chains.
