Group Contingency Quizzle

Independent group contingency

Provides rewards to the members of the group who meet a specific criterion

Independent group contingency example

Each student who makes 90% or above (same criteria, same target behavior) receives an A (same reinforcer)

dependent group contingency

offers a reward to an entire group based upon the behavior or performance of one or more of its members

dependent group contingency example

If John accomplishes his goal of staying in his seat, the entire class would earn a field trip

Interdependent Group Contingencies

Reward systems in which all children earn token reinforcers for engaging in target behaviors and work together toward a group goal

Interdependent group contingency example

A father of three wants to encourage his children to complete household chores