Behavior analysis

Behavior analysis

Behavior analysis is an approach to psychology that concerns itself primarily with observing, analysing and attempting to understand and predict the way humans behave and interact.

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chain schedule of reinforcement

Psychology; Behavior analysis

A chain schedule of reinforcement involves two or more simple schedules (CRF, Fl, VI, FR, or VR), each of which is presented sequentially and signaled by an SD. Only the final or terminal link of the ...

chained

Psychology; Behavior analysis

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chain

Psychology; Behavior analysis

1) A complex behavior consisting of two or more response segments that occur in a definite order. A chain can be homogeneous or heterogeneous. Homogeneous chains consist of responses that are similar ...

case study

Psychology; Behavior analysis

The evaluation of the effects of a practical intervention in such a way that it is not possible to discover the cause of the effects.

contingent exercise

Psychology; Behavior analysis

A contingent exertion procedure

contingent delay

Psychology; Behavior analysis

A technique involving extending the timeout interval by a couple of minutes contingent on inappropriate behavior that occurs during timeout. See also Timeout (rO).

contingency-shaped behavior

Psychology; Behavior analysis

1) Behavior that has been learned by experiencing the consequences directly. 2) Behavior which has been learned by directly experiencing success or failure. Contingency-shaped behavior is contrasted ...