Standard 5
Worksheet for in class examples
Differential Reinforcement Strategies/Schedules
Example1: Lacee
1. Identify the CURRENT behavior sequence from the example given
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence
2. Given the current behavioral sequence what is the reinforcer maintaining the
behavior?______________________________________________________________________
3. Now diagram how you would increase a new/replacement/other behavior and decrease the
problem behavior using a differential reinforcement procedure.
B1:
R+:
B2:
Ext:
A:
Example2: Kalee
1. Identify the CURRENT behavior sequence from the example given
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence
2. Given the current behavioral sequence what is the reinforcer maintaining the target
behavior?______________________________________________________________________
3. Now diagram how you would increase a new/replacement/other behavior and decrease the
problem behavior using a differential reinforcement procedure.
B1:
R+:
B2:
Ext:
A:
4. Calculate the IRT for this example_________________________________________________
5. Given the IRT, what would be the DRO
interval________________________________________________________________________
6. Outline your DRO Reset procedure for this example: (delivery of reinforcer, timer/interval, what
is plan if target behavior occurs)
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Example3: Amy
1. Identify the CURRENT behavior sequence from the example given
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence
2. Given the current behavioral sequence what is the reinforcer maintaining the target behavior?
sesnory reinforcer________________________________________________________
3. Now diagram how you would increase a new/replacement/other behavior and decrease the
problem behavior using a differential reinforcement procedure.
B1:
R+:
A:
B2:
Ext:
4. Calculate the IRT for this example__180/3= 60
min___________________________________________
5. Given the IRT, what would be the DRO interval_________60/2= 30 min
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6. Outline your Fixed Interval DRO procedure for this example: (delivery of reinforcer,
timer/interval, what is plan if target behavior occurs)
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Example4: Jack
1. How would you increase the interval size and start fading the reinforcer?
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Example5: Mike
1. Outline a DROP schedule for this example. How would you reinforce Mike for refraining from
target behavior for longer periods of time?
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Example6: Charlie
1. Identify the ORIGINAL behavior sequence from the example given
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence
2. Given the ORIGINAL behavioral sequence what was the reinforcer maintaining the target
behavior?____________________________________________________________
3. Now diagram the CURRENT differential reinforcement procedure put in place by his IBI
therapist.
B1:
R+:
B2:
Ext:
A:
4. Calculate the IRT for this example___________________________________________
5. Outline your DRL-IRT procedure for this example: (delivery of reinforcer: criteria to access and
what is extinction procedure: include what happens to the interval/timer and what response
you give to Charlie)
B1:
R+:
B2:
Ext:
A:
Example7: Ava
1. Diagram the DR procedure for a DRL-Below Criterion
B1:
R+:
A:
B2:
Ext:
2. How could you ensure reinforcement occurs more frequently for Ava if 30 minutes is too long
for her to wait for
access?________________________________________________________________________
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Example 8: Joe
1. Identify the CURRENT behavior sequence from the example given
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence
2. Given the current behavioral sequence what is the reinforcer maintaining the target
behavior?______________________________________________________________________
3. Diagram your DR procedure to increase a desired behavior and decrease the problem behavior.
Is this an alternate or incompatible behavior?
B1:
R+:
A:
B2:
Ext: