Assignment Task:
Cooper, J.O., Heron, T.E., and Heward, W.L. (2019). Applied Behavior Analysis - 3rd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Q1. When can we say that generalized behavior change has taken place? Provide a clinical example.
Q2. What is response maintenance? How does it differ from response generalization?
Q3. How do we plan from the outset of instruction for generalized behavior change?
Q4. What is a naturally existing contingency? Explain how natural contingencies can be used to promote generalization with an original example.
Q5. List and provide examples of at least five strategies to promote generalization listed in the text.
Q6. What do we do when we have implemented a successful intervention? Do we continue to implement the intervention indefinitely?
Q7. Are there instances in which it may not be possible to withdraw a successful intervention? If so, provide your own original example.
Q8. What are the five guiding principles to promote effective generalization?