Decreasing Behavior
Certificates
Behavioral Intervention Certification Council
Relias Learning, LLC is a BICC Approved CE Provider.
This course aligns with B-1;B-2;B-3;B-4;D-14;D-15;D-16;D-16;D-17; on the BCAT Task List.
Course Details
Use strategies to alter antecedent conditions to decrease behavior.
Use differential reinforcement procedures to decrease behavior.
Use extinction procedures to decrease behavior.
Use punishment in an ethical manner to decrease behavior.
Outline:
Decreasing Behavior
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Identifying the Need to Decrease Behavior
Problem Behavior
The Problem with Problem Behavior
Why Do Problem Behaviors Occur?
Is the Environment the Problem?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Differential Reinforcement and Reducing Behavior
Reinforcement to Reduce Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates of Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of High Rates of Behavior
Review
Summary
Section 4: Using Extinction to Decrease Behavior
What is Extinction?
Extinction of Behavior Maintained by Positive Reinforcement
Extinction of Behavior Maintained by Negative Reinforcement
Extinction of Behavior Maintained by Automatic Reinforcement
Using Extinction Wisely
Review
Summary
Section 5: Using Punishment to Decrease Behavior
Review of Punishment
Type 1 Punishment
Type 2 Punishment
Ethical Use of Punishment
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
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