What is a common issue that occurs when introducing reinforcement delays following the occurrence of a functional communicative response?

Why is a functional analysis conducted before teaching a person to use communicative response when attempting to reduce problem behavior with FCT?

Carr and Durand’s hypothesis in their 1985 study for reducing behavior problems was:

What was the difference between the relevant and irrelevant responses taught to participants in experiment 2 in the Carr and Durand (1985) study? 

If you email your professor on Saturday, when is the earliest you can expect to get a response? (Assuming you email the preferred email)

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¿Qué practican? Match each picture to the statement that is most logically associated with it.  **Please write only the letter in the blank.**     a- A Jorge y a Silvia les encanta jugar este deporte en la playa en el verano. b- Noelia le encanta pasar mucho tiempo en la piscina. c -Para practicar este deporte, Saúl y Mauricio tuvieron que comprar dos guantes de cuero. d -Albaluz pasa mucho tiempo en el gimnasio con su entrenador. e -A Eduardo no le gusta el calor. Prefiere practicar este deporte en el invierno cuando hace mucho frío y nieva todo el tiempo.

Graded by completion:  The Hear and Say Activities in each chapter are a new feature. Please help us to plan for future students by letting us know your thoughts: d) How likely do you think future students are to purchase the textbook with this feature if it would cost $10 more? (rate on a scale from 1- very unlikely to 100 – very likely)  

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Diagnostic Writing   Choose ONE (1) of the prompts below, and write a short essay (3-4 paragraphs) answering the question in bold.  Underline your thesis, and be sure you use your best writing skills. Your essay should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Include specific details to support your ideas. Put your name, Instructor Name, Course name/section, and date in the upper left corner (double spaced), include a centered title, and double space between paragraphs. Choose ONE of the following prompts to respond to:    1. The life style many people have these days is very stressful. Having too many responsibilities and not enough time to handle all those responsibilities creates a great strain on people’s lives. What are some ways people can deal with stress? 2.The weakening of the family structure has been blamed for many of society’s problems, ranging from high drop-out rates in school to increased crime rates. How can the American family be strengthened? 3. Some students claim that they attend college because parents and other relatives told them they should. Other students say that they attend college because they believe they will be able to get better jobs when they graduate. What are some reasons to attend college? 4. Many people believe that people should not get married until they are mature, have finished their education, and have established careers. Others say that if the people involved love each other, it shouldn’t matter how old they are when they decide to get married. When should people get married? 5. Over the years, talk shows have become very popular in America. In the past, they were usually seen in the mornings and early afternoons, but now it is not uncommon for talk shows to broadcast in the evenings and late nights. Why are talk shows so popular? 6. The media is often criticized for such things as having too much influence on people’s lives, for invading our privacy, and for being biased, yet the media still serves a number of important purposes. Why is the media an important part of our society? 7. Personal advertisements for dates, dating services, and internet chat lines are just a few examples that show how many people are lonely. Some people might meet someone through services such as these, while others may not. What can people who are lonely do to make their lives fulfilling?