HOT - Discussion Questions - Theory of Behavior

Discussion 1 – Avoidance Training -  Discuss this in 150+ words, please list and cite sources.   Determine when avoidance training would be beneficial.

Discussion 2 – DRO Contingencies  -  Discuss this in 150+ words, please list and cite sources. Apply the basic DRO contingencies on behavior.

Discussion 3 – Ratio Schedules -  Discuss this in 150+ words, please list and cite sources. Apply ratio schedules to specific scenarios.

Discussion 4 – Interval Schedules -  Discuss this in 150+ words, please list and cite sources. Apply interval schedules to specific scenarios.

Discussion 5 – Avoidance -  Discuss this in 150+ words, please list and cite sources.  There are multiple forms of avoidance.  Explain the two you feel are the most effective at changing behaviors and give an example of how you could apply the techniques.   How does avoidance differ from the escape behavior that we discussed in Chapter Three?

Discussion 6 – DRO -  Discuss this in 150+ words, please list and cite sources.  This chapter covers differential reinforcement of other behaviors which sounds very similar to a topic we have covered earlier in the text (differential reinforcement of alternative behavior).  Explain the similarities between the two but also provide an example of their application to make the differences between them clear.