Reinforcement

Knowledge Check

How is collecting implementation data on the same data sheets as baseline data helpful?

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Collecting implementation data on the same data sheets as baseline data is helpful in order to clearly observe progress or lack of progress.

If the toddler is not progressing in their use of the target skill, what questions might the team ask about their use of negative reinforcement.

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Is the skill or behavior well defined? Is it measurable and observable?
Is the negative reinforcer actually aversive to the toddler?
Is the toddler able to access the removal of the negative reinforcer without using the target skill or behavior?
Is everyone using the negative reinforcers consistently?
Is the negative reinforcer being removed immediately as soon as the toddler uses the target skill or behavior?