Author Question: Mr. Price was using differential reinforcement of zero levels of behavior to reduce Sam's severely ... (Read 170 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Mr. Price was using differential reinforcement of zero levels of behavior to reduce Sam's severely disruptive behavior during math. On the first day that the intervention was in place, Sam exhibited no disruptive behavior, but he also did no work. What should Mr. Price do?

a. Withhold reinforcement because Sam did not do his work.
b. Deliver reinforcement as long as Sam exhibited no disruptive behavior.
c. Discuss with Sam about the importance of doing his work.
d. Send Sam to the office for not doing his work.

Question 2

If this problem (Sam not doing his work) continues, what should Mr. Price do?

a. Continue the DRO intervention as is.
b. Continue the DRO intervention, but add a time-out consequence for not doing his work.
c. Continue the DRO intervention, and use extinction for not doing his work.
d. Continue the DRO intervention, and add a DRI intervention for work completion.