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direct behaviors

how well people in the community follow sustinable protocols or engage in sustainable practices

indirect behaviors

decision makers behaviors that effect the community engaging in sustainable behavior

why is it important to make observations of sustainable behavior

So we can know if the program is effective and to provide feedback

What are four reasons people engage in unsustainable behavior?

1) faster 2) less effortful 3) less expensive in short term 3) more comfortable

when are prompts most effective?

1) they occur before you want behavior to happen 2) they are placed where you will see them or are silent 3) describes consequence 4) prompted behavior is reinforced

positive reinforcer

Something that increases the frequency of a behavior that produces it

negative reinforcer

Something that increases the frequency of something that removes it

what’s an MO?

environmental variables that alter effectiveness of something and alter current frequency of all behavior reinforced by that thing

positive punisher

decreases the frequency of a behavior that produces it

negative punisher

decreases the frequency of a behavior that removes it

extinction

discontinuing reinforcement of a behavior

What are four factors related to what non-scientists call habits?

1) development of good stimulus control 2) positive models for behavior 3) prompts from others 4) proficiency of behavior

ABC analysis

antecedent, behavior, consequence

What is Stimulus Control?

occurs when a behavior is reinforced by the presence of a stimulus and extinguished in its absence

What are the three dichotomies in the PIC NIC analysis?

1) type of consequence p positive n negative 2) timing i immediate f future 3) probability of consequence happening c certain u uncertain

What is the relationship between immediate reinforcement and learning?

immediate consequences work best when teaching new behaviors. Large negative consequences are effective as next day or same day if consistent

What is the relationship between certain and uncertain behaviors?

events are rarely certain engaging in unsustainable behavior have certain positive consequences and negative consequences are highly uncertain

Describe the relationship between PIC NIC and behavior?

consequences that are positive immediate and certain and negative immediate and certain are most effective

What is the most important variable for punishment?

whether it’s certain

How can you minimize side effects of punishment?

1) get everyone to agree with a goal 2) give as a point of concern not punishment 3) best as warning without discipline especially if MO is in place

What are four types of feedback

1) graphic 2) feedback charts 3) written 4) verbal