EDF 6223 Final Exam With Complete Questions and
Answers
Reflexivity - ANSWER A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the learner, without
any prior training or reinforcement, selects a stimulus that is the same as the sample.
A=A, B=B, and C=C
Symmetry - ANSWER A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the learner, without
prior training or reinforcement, demonstrates the reversibility of the sample stimulus and the
comparison stimulus.
A=B, then B=A, or A=C, then C=A
Transitivity - ANSWER Describes the stimulus-stimulus relations that emerge as a
product of training two other stimulus-stimulus relations.
If A=B and A=C, then B=C
Stimulus equivalence - ANSWER Describes a behavior analytic approach to
understanding and establishing symbolic function.
Generativity - ANSWER The ability to create and understand an infinite number of
meaningful sentences and utterances.
Relational Frame Theory (RTF) - ANSWER A theory of derived stimulus relations
proposing that such relations are inherently verbal and that the accumulated experience with
relational exemplars creates generalized repertoires of relating.
derived stimulus relation - ANSWER The relation between two or more stimuli that is not
directly trained or taught and is not based solely on the physical properties of the stimuli.
Conditional Discrimination - ANSWER Performance in a match-to-sample procedure in
which discrimination between the comparison stimuli is conditional on, or depends on, the
sample stimulus present on each trial.
Conditional Discrimination 4-term contingency - ANSWER - sample stimulus (antecedent
stimulus)
- correct comparison (antecedent stimulus)
- selection response
,- reinforcer
equivalence test - ANSWER A probe for the emergence of untrained stimulus-stimulus
relations that evaluates both symmetry and transitivity simultaneously.
Mutual Entailment - ANSWER A relation in one direction between two stimuli (e.g., A to
B) entails a relation in the other direction (e.g., B to A)
(symmetry)
if you are told that A = B, you can derive that B = A. That is, the specified A = B relation
mutually entails the (symmetrical) B = A relation.
Combinatory Entailment - ANSWER A derived stimulus relation in which two or more
stimulus relations (trained or derived) mutually combine.
(transitivity)
if A is related to B and A is related to C, then B and C are mutually related in that context.
Class merger - ANSWER Independent equivalence classes are combined as the result of
teaching a new but interrelated conditional discrimination.
Class expansion - ANSWER A new member is added to a demonstrated stimulus
equivalence class as the result of teaching a new conditional discrimination.
Equivalence Class - ANSWER The collection of stimuli that evoke the same behavior.
Arbitrary stimulus class - ANSWER Stimuli that evoke the same response, but they do
NOT share a common stimulus feature. They do not physically look alike or share a relative
relationship.
LIMITED number of stimuli
Developed through stimulus equivalence.
Equivalence Relations - ANSWER Relations that are reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
Transformation of stimulus functions (Transformation of Function) - ANSWER Occur
when the functions of one stimulus alter or transform the functions of another stimulus in
accordance with the derived relation between the two, without additional training.
Generalized Operant - ANSWER An operant in which the form of the individual responses
in the class vary considerably
Contextual cues - ANSWER Establish what relations exists between stimuli
, Allow(s) you to make an arbitrary relational responses between stimuli.
Formal Simularity - ANSWER When the antecedent (what the model presents) and the
response (what the learner emits) share the same sense mode - both are visual such as
copying printed text, or both are tactile such as imitating sign language, etc.
Model - ANSWER An antecedent stimulus with topographical similarity to the behavior
that evokes imitative behavior.
Planned modeling - ANSWER Shows the learner what exactly to do.
Unplanned modeling - ANSWER All antecedent stimuli with the capacity to evoke
imitation.
Non-equivalence relations - ANSWER Those in which stimuli are related on some basis
other than "sameness".
Striefel's Components of Imitation Training - ANSWER a) assessing and teaching
necessary prerequisite skills for imitation training (staying seated, looking at the teacher,
keeping hands in lap, looking at objects
b) selecting models for imitation training (suggest start with 25 models)
c)Pretesting
d)sequencing the selected models
e)conducting imitation training
Imitation - ANSWER Is occasioned by another person's model of the behavior (or
symbolic presentation thereof); follows the modeled behavior closely in time; model must
serve as the controlling variable.
Assessing for imitation training - ANSWER Prerequisite skills needed: Attending
Identify problem behaviors that may interfere with training (may need to be decreased prior
to training)
Steps for Performing Imitative Training - ANSWER 1. Preassessment
2. Training
3. Post-assessment
4. Probes for imitative behavior
Answers
Reflexivity - ANSWER A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the learner, without
any prior training or reinforcement, selects a stimulus that is the same as the sample.
A=A, B=B, and C=C
Symmetry - ANSWER A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the learner, without
prior training or reinforcement, demonstrates the reversibility of the sample stimulus and the
comparison stimulus.
A=B, then B=A, or A=C, then C=A
Transitivity - ANSWER Describes the stimulus-stimulus relations that emerge as a
product of training two other stimulus-stimulus relations.
If A=B and A=C, then B=C
Stimulus equivalence - ANSWER Describes a behavior analytic approach to
understanding and establishing symbolic function.
Generativity - ANSWER The ability to create and understand an infinite number of
meaningful sentences and utterances.
Relational Frame Theory (RTF) - ANSWER A theory of derived stimulus relations
proposing that such relations are inherently verbal and that the accumulated experience with
relational exemplars creates generalized repertoires of relating.
derived stimulus relation - ANSWER The relation between two or more stimuli that is not
directly trained or taught and is not based solely on the physical properties of the stimuli.
Conditional Discrimination - ANSWER Performance in a match-to-sample procedure in
which discrimination between the comparison stimuli is conditional on, or depends on, the
sample stimulus present on each trial.
Conditional Discrimination 4-term contingency - ANSWER - sample stimulus (antecedent
stimulus)
- correct comparison (antecedent stimulus)
- selection response
,- reinforcer
equivalence test - ANSWER A probe for the emergence of untrained stimulus-stimulus
relations that evaluates both symmetry and transitivity simultaneously.
Mutual Entailment - ANSWER A relation in one direction between two stimuli (e.g., A to
B) entails a relation in the other direction (e.g., B to A)
(symmetry)
if you are told that A = B, you can derive that B = A. That is, the specified A = B relation
mutually entails the (symmetrical) B = A relation.
Combinatory Entailment - ANSWER A derived stimulus relation in which two or more
stimulus relations (trained or derived) mutually combine.
(transitivity)
if A is related to B and A is related to C, then B and C are mutually related in that context.
Class merger - ANSWER Independent equivalence classes are combined as the result of
teaching a new but interrelated conditional discrimination.
Class expansion - ANSWER A new member is added to a demonstrated stimulus
equivalence class as the result of teaching a new conditional discrimination.
Equivalence Class - ANSWER The collection of stimuli that evoke the same behavior.
Arbitrary stimulus class - ANSWER Stimuli that evoke the same response, but they do
NOT share a common stimulus feature. They do not physically look alike or share a relative
relationship.
LIMITED number of stimuli
Developed through stimulus equivalence.
Equivalence Relations - ANSWER Relations that are reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
Transformation of stimulus functions (Transformation of Function) - ANSWER Occur
when the functions of one stimulus alter or transform the functions of another stimulus in
accordance with the derived relation between the two, without additional training.
Generalized Operant - ANSWER An operant in which the form of the individual responses
in the class vary considerably
Contextual cues - ANSWER Establish what relations exists between stimuli
, Allow(s) you to make an arbitrary relational responses between stimuli.
Formal Simularity - ANSWER When the antecedent (what the model presents) and the
response (what the learner emits) share the same sense mode - both are visual such as
copying printed text, or both are tactile such as imitating sign language, etc.
Model - ANSWER An antecedent stimulus with topographical similarity to the behavior
that evokes imitative behavior.
Planned modeling - ANSWER Shows the learner what exactly to do.
Unplanned modeling - ANSWER All antecedent stimuli with the capacity to evoke
imitation.
Non-equivalence relations - ANSWER Those in which stimuli are related on some basis
other than "sameness".
Striefel's Components of Imitation Training - ANSWER a) assessing and teaching
necessary prerequisite skills for imitation training (staying seated, looking at the teacher,
keeping hands in lap, looking at objects
b) selecting models for imitation training (suggest start with 25 models)
c)Pretesting
d)sequencing the selected models
e)conducting imitation training
Imitation - ANSWER Is occasioned by another person's model of the behavior (or
symbolic presentation thereof); follows the modeled behavior closely in time; model must
serve as the controlling variable.
Assessing for imitation training - ANSWER Prerequisite skills needed: Attending
Identify problem behaviors that may interfere with training (may need to be decreased prior
to training)
Steps for Performing Imitative Training - ANSWER 1. Preassessment
2. Training
3. Post-assessment
4. Probes for imitative behavior
