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What is developing stimulus control?
Developing stimulus control is a process in behavior analysis where a behavior becomes more likely to occur in the presence of a specific stimulus or set of stimuli, and less likely to occur in their absence. In other words, the behavior is controlled by certain cues or signals from the environment, which can influence when and where the behavior happens.
Key Components:
- Discriminative Stimulus (SD): A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement for a specific behavior. When the SD is present, the behavior is more likely to be reinforced.
- S-delta (SΔ): A stimulus that signals the absence of reinforcement. When the SΔ is present, the behavior is less likely to occur because it won’t be reinforced.
- Reinforcement: Stimulus control develops through reinforcement. When a behavior consistently results in reinforcement in the presence of the SD but not in its absence, the SD gains control over the behavior.
- Discrimination Learning: The process by which an individual learns to differentiate between stimuli (SD and SΔ) and responds accordingly.
Example:
Consider a child learning to raise their hand in class. The teacher (SD) asks a question, and when the child raises their hand and answers correctly, they receive praise (reinforcement). Over time, the child learns to…
Developing stimulus control is a process in behavior analysis where a behavior becomes more likely to occur in the presence of a specific stimulus or set of stimuli, and less likely to occur in their absence. In other words, the behavior is controlled by certain cues or signals from the environment, which can influence when and where the behavior happens.
Key Components:
- Discriminative Stimulus (SD): A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement for a specific behavior. When the SD is present, the behavior is more likely to be reinforced.
- S-delta (SΔ): A stimulus that signals the absence of reinforcement. When the SΔ is present, the behavior is less likely to occur because it won’t be reinforced.
- Reinforcement: Stimulus control develops through reinforcement. When a behavior consistently results in reinforcement in the presence of the SD but not in its absence, the SD gains control over the behavior.
- Discrimination Learning: The process by which an individual learns to differentiate between stimuli (SD and SΔ) and responds accordingly.
Example:
Consider a child learning to raise their hand in class. The teacher (SD) asks a question, and when the child raises their hand and answers correctly, they receive praise (reinforcement). Over time, the child learns to…