A procedure has been put in place for Albert. If he swears…

  A procedure has been put in place for Albert. If he swears in class his teacher says, “Swearing is not allowed in this classroom,” and escorts Albert to a time-out room. He stays there for  five minutes. His teacher has used the procedure for three weeks and his swearing has not decreased at all, but she continues to call it punishment despite the data. What is the problem in this example?  

  In graph A responding is maintained on a VR 25, and the sa…

  In graph A responding is maintained on a VR 25, and the same schedule is offered in graph B but a red light with a circle and diagonal line is presented which has been paired with an aversive event. Although the VR 25 is still available there is a reduction in responding. This is an example of what principle where a respondent pairing interferes with ongoing operant behavior? 

You are trying to reduce the disruptive behavior of a presch…

You are trying to reduce the disruptive behavior of a preschool student with autism during group activities. Your plan involves dividing each group activity period into five minute intervals. If at the end of a five minute period he is not being disruptive at that moment, he earns a point. Points are exchangeable at the end of the period for time with a desirable activity. What type of intervention is this?