PSYB45H3 Chapter 15: Chapter 15 txtbook notes
19 Apr 2011
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Involves applying reinforcement & extinction to increase the desirable target behaviour or decrease undesirable behaviour. 3 types: differential reinforcement of alternative behaviour , differential reinforcement of other behaviour & differential reinforcement of low rates of responding. used to increase the frequency of desirable behaviour & to decrease the frequency of undesirable behaviours involves the combining 2 principles: reinforcement for a desirable behaviour & extinction of undesirable behaviour at the same time. mrs. williams in nursing home always complaining to nurse & it gotten worsen over time initially she was nice, & polite. dra by decreasing the interfering behaviour through extinction , it creates opportunity for the desirable behaviour to occur & be reinforced. Must be able to identify a reinforcer that you can use each time. cannot identify a reinforcer or have no control over a reinforcer cannot use.
