Define "stimulus control" and discuss the role of antecedent stimuli in operant conditioning

What will be an ideal response?


Stimulus control refers to the differential rates of operant responding observed in the presence or absence of antecedent stimuli. In operant conditioning, the antecedent stimuli acquire the ability to control operant behavior by having been paired with certain consequences in the past. For example, seeing a red stop light may occasion stepping on the brake because in the past stepping on the brakes in the presence of a red stop light has either (a) avoided accidents and/or

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The term "emotional or behavioral disorder":

a. is outdated, and now children are considered at-risk only b. means a disability characterized by behavioral or emotional responses in school so different from appropriateage, cultural, and ethnic norms that it adversely affects educational performance c. is exclusionary to preschool children d. means that a child may be adversely affected by chemical substances to affect normalized functioning in agiven setting

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________ ________ are structures for devising lesson and unit plans with different purposes

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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We can expect that sometime between 18 and 24 months, Davie will be able to call to mind a favorite toy whether it is visible to him or not. What is this accomplishment of the sensorimotor stage?

a. accommodation b. assimilation c. representational thought d. object permanence

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Miss Lacey knows that Edwin’s father is known as a strict disciplinarian. One day, she sees that Edwin has what look like burn marks on his arms. When she asks about them, he says, “Err…uh…it’s just…a rash.” Miss Lacey should report her suspicion that Edwin may be the victim of abuse. 2. Mr. Jolley’s students are very well-behaved and rarely disrupt class or fail to meet his expectations. Because they’re so trustworthy, Mr. Jolley feels comfortable leaving them working independently in the classroom while he goes to the library to pick up a book that is being held for him. This is an effective decision. 3. Teachers must think continuously about how, when, and where they interact with their students. 4. Being able to see multiple perspectives is a helpful skill in classroom management. 5. Ms. Hayes receives a card at the end of the year from Lexie’s parents, offering her the use of their beach house for a week as a thank-you for her work with their daughter. Ms. Hayes gratefully accepts. Her decision is in line with the stipulations of the NEA Code of Ethics.

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