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This document introduces the basic concepts and terminology of behavior modification, including how behavior can be broken down into elements and the specific meanings used in behavior analysis. It discusses the ABC model of antecedents, behavior, and consequences and how consequences influence future behavior. Self-reinforcement is also introduced as the self-delivery of consequences contingent on one's own behavior.

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The ABC’s of Behavior ModificationSection 1.1 & 1.2Dr. Otto H. MacLinAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Psychology
Behavior Broken DownCan complex behavior be broken down into elements?Is manipulating behavior bad?
Language of BehaviorSounds like English but specific meaningsAntecedent, Behavior, ConsequenceEmit v ElicitSetting the occasion – Sets the occasion – In the context of…Positive v NegativeAversive v PleasurableSalientFunction v Topography
Language of BehaviorReinforcement v PunishmentProceduresReinforce v PunishVerbsReinforcer v PunishersNounsReinforcing v PunishingAdjectives
Language of BehaviorValencePleasurable <------------> AversiveCan be used asReinforcer <------------> PunisherDoes the consequence add something or remove something?Positive <------------> Negative
Self-ReinforcementSelf-reinforcement in operant situations generally refers to those arrangements in which the subject delivers to himself a consequence, contingent on his behavior (Goldiamond, 1976).It is the self-delivery of a consequence following a particular behavior. A good expression is “give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.”
Relationship of ABC’sDepending on (C) (B) will either increase or decrease in the future(A) will become more salient – easier to discriminateIf (C) is a punisher, then it should be delivered less and less, if a reinforcer, delivery increased.

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The abc’s 1.1 & 1.2

  • 1. The ABC’s of Behavior ModificationSection 1.1 & 1.2Dr. Otto H. MacLinAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Psychology
  • 2. Behavior Broken DownCan complex behavior be broken down into elements?Is manipulating behavior bad?
  • 3. Language of BehaviorSounds like English but specific meaningsAntecedent, Behavior, ConsequenceEmit v ElicitSetting the occasion – Sets the occasion – In the context of…Positive v NegativeAversive v PleasurableSalientFunction v Topography
  • 4. Language of BehaviorReinforcement v PunishmentProceduresReinforce v PunishVerbsReinforcer v PunishersNounsReinforcing v PunishingAdjectives
  • 5. Language of BehaviorValencePleasurable <------------> AversiveCan be used asReinforcer <------------> PunisherDoes the consequence add something or remove something?Positive <------------> Negative
  • 6. Self-ReinforcementSelf-reinforcement in operant situations generally refers to those arrangements in which the subject delivers to himself a consequence, contingent on his behavior (Goldiamond, 1976).It is the self-delivery of a consequence following a particular behavior. A good expression is “give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.”
  • 7. Relationship of ABC’sDepending on (C) (B) will either increase or decrease in the future(A) will become more salient – easier to discriminateIf (C) is a punisher, then it should be delivered less and less, if a reinforcer, delivery increased.