ABA Chapter Chat: Cooper Ch. 11 Podcast | The Power of Positive Reinforcement

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Welcome back to ABA Chapter Chat!

After listening, try a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide below, and don’t forget to comment your answers!

In this episode of ABA Chapter Chat we take a deep dive into Chapter 11 of Applied Behavior Analysis by Cooper et. al. 3rd edition.

The chapter focuses on the principle of positive reinforcement and how it can be used to increase the frequency of desired behaviors.

It explores the definition, characteristics, and control procedures of positive reinforcement, including concepts like unconditioned and conditioned reinforcers, the role of motivating operations, and the importance of immediacy.

The chapter also examines various methods for identifying potential reinforcers through preference assessments and reinforcer assessments.

Finally, it provides practical guidelines for implementing positive reinforcement effectively, emphasizing the need for careful criterion setting, high-quality reinforcers, and a gradual shift towards naturally occurring reinforcers.

Take a deep dive into this chapter and test your knowledge with a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide. Be sure to comment your answers below! Happy listening!

1. What is positive reinforcement?

2. What are some examples of positive reinforcement?

3. What is the difference between a reinforcer and reinforcement?


[00:00] Introduction to Positive Reinforcement: Beyond the Basics
[01:00] Debunking Myths: It’s More Than Immediate Rewards
[02:00] The Importance of Immediacy and Personal Motivation
[03:00] Four-Term Contingency Breakdown: The Recipe for Reinforcement
[04:00] Motivating Operations: Setting the Stage
[05:00] Cues as Signals: Discriminative Stimulus Explained
[06:00] Response and Reinforcer: Completing the Feedback Loop
[08:00] Automatic Reinforcement: Why Habits Stick Even When Harmful
[09:00] Positive Reinforcement in Development: Shaping Human Growth
[10:00] Reinforcers Beyond Tangible Rewards: Activity and Social Reinforcers
[11:00] Stimulus Preference Assessments: How to Identify Effective Reinforcers
[12:00] Reinforcer Assessments: Testing What Actually Motivates Behavior
[13:00] Concurrent Schedules of Reinforcement: Choice in Motivation
[14:00] Guidelines for Effective Positive Reinforcement: Setting Achievable Goals
[15:00] Avoiding Satiation by Varying Reinforcers
[17:00] Direct Reinforcement Contingencies: Timing for Effective Reinforcement
[18:00] Reinforcing Small Steps Toward Goals: Building a Behavior Staircase
[19:00] Naturally Occurring Reinforcers: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation
[21:00] Creating Environments for Intrinsic Motivation: Beyond External Rewards
[22:00] Final Thoughts: Structuring Environments to Foster Success