LibGuides: PSY-6924 v1: Week 6 Resources

Week 6 Resources

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.

Read Chapter 13

Chapter 13 introduces schedules of reinforcement and how they are used as consequence interventions for behavior change. Applied Behavior Analysis (Cooper et al., 2020) is considered the “golden standard” for textbooks used in BCBA Programs. It is already aligned to the BACB’s 5th task list; therefore, making it an appropriate textbook for comprehension and application of behavior analytic concepts and exam preparation for the Board-Certified Behavior Analysis exam.

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Arranging Reinforcement Contingencies in Applied Settings: Fundamentals and Implications of Recent Basic and Applied Research
DeLeon, I.G., Bullock, C.E. & Catania, A.C.(2013). Arranging reinforcement contingencies in applied settings: fundamentals and implications of recent basic and applied research. APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis: Vol.2 Translating Principles into Practice. American Psychological Association.
This chapter focuses on how basic and translational research can inform the arrangement of reinforcement contingencies in applied settings. The emphasis is on best practices for applying reinforcement contingencies, given what is known from basic research.
Reducing Behaviors Using Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates of Behavior
Iris Center. (n.d.). Reducing behaviors using differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior.
This website provides practical examples and the steps for using differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior. It also includes the most appropriate situations for use.
Differential Reinforcement of High Rates of Behavior to Increase Work Productivity in Adults with Intellectual Disability
McDuff, E., Lanovaz, M.G., Morin, D., Vona, M. Kheoufi, Y., & Giannakakos, A.R. (2019). Differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior to increase work productivity in adults with intellectual disability. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities,32(5), 1288-1293.
This study used DRH to increase productivity in adults with intellectual disability. While productivity did increase, the participants did not achieve the same productivity as workers without disability, which may not be possible.
Decreasing Behavior Through Differential Reinforcement Procedures
Relias. (n.d.). Decreasing behavior through differential reinforcement procedures [Video file].
This video provides a short example of decreasing behavior through differential reinforcement procedures, while also implementing an extinction procedure for problem behaviors.