SPE 526: Functions of Behavior Questions And
Answers With Complete Solutions
Form vs. Function - ANSWER Form does not indicate function- what the
behavior looks like ( topography) is not an indication of function of that behavior
The "function" of a behavior can be though of as why is that person behaving in
that way? or what is motivating them to do that behavior
Three term contingency - ANSWER Antecedent- behavior- consequence
SD (stimulus discrimination) - ANSWER Stimulus in presence of which
responses have been reinforced and in the absence of which they have not
- A signal of reinforcer availability
S-Delta - ANSWER Response is not reinforced
Reinforcement - ANSWER Adding something the organism finds enjoyable that
increases the future of behavior
Negative reinforcement - ANSWER Removing something the organism finds
aversive that increases the future rate of behavior
Positive Punishment - ANSWER adding something the organism finds aversive
that decreases the future rate of behavior
Answers With Complete Solutions
Form vs. Function - ANSWER Form does not indicate function- what the
behavior looks like ( topography) is not an indication of function of that behavior
The "function" of a behavior can be though of as why is that person behaving in
that way? or what is motivating them to do that behavior
Three term contingency - ANSWER Antecedent- behavior- consequence
SD (stimulus discrimination) - ANSWER Stimulus in presence of which
responses have been reinforced and in the absence of which they have not
- A signal of reinforcer availability
S-Delta - ANSWER Response is not reinforced
Reinforcement - ANSWER Adding something the organism finds enjoyable that
increases the future of behavior
Negative reinforcement - ANSWER Removing something the organism finds
aversive that increases the future rate of behavior
Positive Punishment - ANSWER adding something the organism finds aversive
that decreases the future rate of behavior
