Which of the following is TRUE about alternating treatment ...

[RYAN BANYAN]

Which of the following is TRUE about alternating treatment designs?
 
  A. It is necessary to collect baseline data
   B. It does not require rapid alternation of two or more distinct treatments
   C. It does not require the collection of baseline data
   D. None of these statements are true

Question 2

Distinguish between DRO, DRI/DRA, and DRL.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[johnpizzaz]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

DRO is used to reinforce for the absence of the target behavior for a period of time (e.g., 5 minutes); in fact you reinforce all other behaviors except the target behavior
DRI/DRA is used to reinforce a specific appropriate replacement behavior for an inappropriate target behavior; the researcher ensures the individual receives reinforcement for the appropriate response and is redirected or otherwise intervened with when the inappropriate response occurs
DRL is typically used to reinforce an appropriate target behavior that occurs too frequently (e.g., getting a drink of water); it may also be used to gradually reduce an inappropriate behavior to either acceptable levels or to a zero rate (e.g., disrupting a group therapy session)