Automaticity of reinforcement and punishment The phenomenon that behavior is modified by consequences, even if a person is unaware of the contingency. 5th Edition Task ListB-4 Define and provide examples of positive and negative reinforcement contingencies. B-6 Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies. 6th Edition TCOB.6 Identify and distinguish between automatic and socially mediated contingencies. Related Content Socially mediated contingency When an individual’s access to reinforcement is mediated or controlled by other people.Automatic reinforcement Reinforcement that occurs without the social mediation of others and is mediated by the self or environmental (internal or external) variables.Automatic punishment Punishment that occurs without the social mediation of others and is mediated by the self or environmental (internal or external) variables.Dana Do's: Confused About Automatic and Socially Mediated Reinforcement? It’s not wrong to associate sterotypic behaviors with automatic reinforcement— but there are other factors to consider. PTB co-founder Dana Meller offers a quick explainer to clear up the confusion. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section B-7: Define and provide examples of automatic and socially mediated contingencies.Reinforcement A stimulus change following a behavior leading to said behavior occurring more often or strengthening the duration, latency, magnitude, or topography of said behavior in the future.Positive reinforcement A process that occurs when a behavior is followed immediately by the presentation of a stimulus that increases the future frequency of that and similar behaviors under similar conditions.Negative reinforcement A process that occurs when a behavior is followed immediately by the reduction or removal of a stimulus that increases the future frequency of that and similar behaviors under similar…Free-operant avoidance When the contingency for behavior is that it prevents and/or delays the onset of an aversive stimulus. The avoidant response occurs without the presence of a signal/SD and can occur…Escape contingency When a behavior results in the termination of an ongoing aversive stimulus.Discriminated avoidance A signaled (SD) contingency for behavior that indicates that engaging in the behavior will prevent and/or delay the onset of an aversive stimulus. Hint: In Los Angeles, when the weather…Consequence A stimulus change that comes after a behavior.Dana Do's: Let's Clear Up the Confusion Between Punishment and Reinforcement The concepts of punishment and reinforcement can sometimes confuse exam candidates. PTB co-founder Dana Meller clears things up, explaining nuances between the two and sharing her tips for making better discriminations on exam day.Don't Get Caught in the Rain...Without Your Negative Reinforcement Umbrella PTB co-founder Dana Meller discusses two concepts that fall under negative reinforcement, breaks down their differences, and explains how they operate in various situations. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-4: Define and provide examples of positive and negative reinforcement contingencies; and G-1: Use positive and negative reinforcement procedures to strengthen behavior.Let's Break Down a BCBA® Mock Exam Question: Hypothesize the Function of Disruptive Behavior in Circle Time PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question, exploring various possibilities, automatic, unconditioned, negative, and positive reinforcement, to better understand the reasons behind the behavior in this scenario. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-4: Define and provide examples of positive and negative reinforcement contingencies.; and G-1: Use positive and negative reinforcement procedures to strengthen behavior. Breaking Down a Mock BCBA® Exam Question: Negative Reinforcement Contingencies Test your Concepts and Principles skills with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she reviews a BCBA® mock exam question about negative reinforcement. Included is a description of CMOS, free operant avoidance, and discriminated avoidance, as well as corresponding detailed examples. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section B-4: Define and provide examples of positive and negative reinforcement contingencies.Test your ABA Terminology ➠ Explore the 2 Types of Negative Reinforcement Test your understanding of negative reinforcement with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she discusses the two specific types and details and nuances using relatable examples that significantly impact our everyday lives. BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-4: Define and provide examples of positive and negative reinforcement contingencies and G-1: Use positive and negative reinforcement procedures to strengthen behavior.Punishment A stimulus change following a behavior that results in that behavior occurring less often or not at all in the future.Positive punishment A process that occurs when the addition of a stimulus immediately following a behavior results in a decrease in the future frequency of that behavior.Negative punishment A process that occurs when a response is followed immediately by the removal of a stimulus (or a decrease in the intensity of a stimulus) that results in a decrease…Discriminative effects of punishment When a behavior occurs less often (or not at all) in the presence of certain conditions (SDp).Dana Do's: How to Discriminate Between Response Blocking and Extinction What are the key differences between these these two procedures? PTB co-founder Dana Meller distills the concepts with common and relatable examples we can identify with. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-9: Define and provide examples of operant extinction; and B-6: Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies.ABA Terminology Challenge ➠ Negative Punishment vs. Extinction PTB co-founder Dana Meller provides insight to better understand why these concepts can be confusing, despite both leading to a decrease in behavior. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-6: Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies; and B-9: Define and provide examples of operant extinction.Breaking Down a Mock BCBA® Exam Question: Identifying Punishers & Understanding their Impact on Behavior Test your knowledge of behavior principles with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question about the concept of punishers, clarifying their true definition based on their effect on behavior. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-6: Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies; and G-16: Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).
