Define and describe noncontingent reinforcement. Be sure to discuss how it operates, what its purpose or function is, and considerations for effective implementation of the technique
What will be an ideal response?
Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) is an antecedent intervention in which stimuli with known reinforcing properties are delivered on a fixed-time (FT) or variable-time (VT) schedule independent of the learner's behavior. NCR may effectively decrease problem behavior because reinforcers that maintain the problem behavior are available freely and frequently. NCR functions as an abolishing operation
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Conditional knowledge refers to
a. actively generating meaning during encoding b. knowledge about specific events c. knowledge that does not transfer across domains or tasks d. knowledge about when and where to use declarative and procedural knowledge
Children learn about health needs and practices through regular school routines involving hygiene and self-care and through special curriculum topics
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is the criterion that the APA states should distinguish the order that authors are listed on a published work?
A. Authors should be listed in the order in which they “provided the most financial support for conducting the research.” B. Authors should be listed in order of “how much time they spend conducting the research.” C. Authors should be listed in order of their “relative scientific or professional contributions.” D. Authors should be listed in order of “who has made the most significant contribution in the writing of the manuscript for the work.”
Why is multi-sensory learning important?
What will be an ideal response?