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BDS Modules. B.5-B.11To make the application of punishment procedures more effective, a behavior analyst
should - answer all of the above
conduct a functional behavioral assessment to identify the reinforcers maintaining the
behavior to be reduced
select functionally-effective aversive consequences
consistently reinforce acceptable alternatives to the behaviors to which punishment
contingencies are applied
Punishment procedures may be clinically indicated when - answer all of the above
treating severe or life-threatening behavior
non-aversive intervention is failing to maintain safety
reinforcers maintain problem behavior cannot be controlled
Negative punishment involves - answerthe contingent removal of reinforcing stimuli
to make the application of punishment procedures more effective, a behavior analyst
should - answerselect functionally-effective aversive consequences
punishment has been shown to be more effective at reducing problem behavior when
reinforcement is - answerprovided for functional alternatives in problem behavior
Punishment has been shown to be more effective at reducing problem behavior when
reinforcement is - answerall of the above
provided for functional alternatives to problem behavior
similar to that which maintains the problem behavior
withheld for the response targeted for punishment
Punishment should be administered - answerimmediately and consistently
punishment procedures may be clinically indicated when - answertreating severe or life-
threatening problem behavior
, Positive punishment should be administered - answerat the highest intensity planned to
be used from the beginning.
positive punishment involves - answerthe contingent presentation of aversive stimuli
reprimands should only be used if - answerthe child normally receives adequate
attention for other behavior
Just as reinforcers can lose their effect through satiation, punishers can lose their effect
as the individual habituates to (i.e., grow tolerant of) the aversive stimulation produced
by the punisher. This effect can be overcome by - answervarying the aversive stimuli
used as punishers
Especially at first, punishment should be administered on a/an - answerFR1
Ethical considerations and procedural safeguards for using timeout include - answerall
of the above
the necessity of protecting the individual and others from harm
an individual's right to be free from unnecessary and restrictive isolation
the requirement to obtain informed consent from the client or guardian
Guidelines for the effective implementation of timeout include - answeravoidance of
explanations when giving a timeout
Timeout is probably not appropriate if - answerimplementing
before using timeout, - answerall of the above
ensure that the natural environment is reinforcing
clearly define the problem behaviors
minimize reinforcement for problem behavior
To improve the effectiveness of a timeout procedures, you can - answerall of the above
review the rules of conduct regularly
role-play the contingency
clearly communicate the behaviors that earn timeout
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