RE: Discussion Question

RE: Discussion Question

Question A:  Discussion Starter – ABA Evolution (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

While behavior analysis did not evolve from research with humans, it is now often associated to treatment for individuals with Autism. How did the experimental start of ABA lead us to applications with humans in all varieties (not just autism)? 

Question B: Discussion Starter – Reward vs. Bribery (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

The use of rewards is paramount in behavioral therapy and it comes up frequently in the field of learning.  Some people see the use of rewards as bribery.

To all, is giving children money for good grades, or taking out the garbage or providing bonuses to employees etc, bribery or reward?

Question C:  Discussion Starter – Aversive Stimuli (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

Define aversive stimuli.  Why do you think the use of aversive stimuli in behavior therapy is controversial?

Question D:  ERR: Operant Conditioning  – Negative Reinforcement (Video)  (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

http://digital.films.com/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=35671&loid=75977

Question E: ERR: Operant Conditioning – Positive Reinforcement (Video) (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

http://digital.films.com/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=35671&loid=75978

Question F:  ERR: BF Skinner: A Fresh Appraisal (Positive and Negative Reinforcement (Video) (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

http://digital.films.com/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=44905&loid=115497

Question: G – ERR: A Comparison of Noncontingent Plus Contingent Reinforcement to Contingent Reinforcement Alone on Students’ Academic Performance   (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=85975086&site=ehost-live

Question H: ERR: Effects of Alternative Reponses on behavior exposed to non contingent reinforcement  (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

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Question I: ERR: Video – Perspectives on Psychology – Psychology – Behaviorist Perspective (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference)

http://digital.films.com/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=40121&loid=65080

Question J: Answer the following  statements: (200 word minimum and 1 peer reviewed reference for each statement)

A. Determine if a stimuli is functioning as a reinforcer.

B. Explain the function of a reinforcing contingency

C: Explain the relationship between aversive stimuli and negative reinforcement.

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