Once you have decided to use a group contingency, how would you determine which type to use ...

Answer to #1

The determination of which type of group contingency to use should be based on the programmatic goals of the practitioner. If one wants to change the behavior of one person or a small group of individuals, then a dependent group contingency is the best choice. If one wants to differentially reinforce individuals for appropriate behavior, then an independent group contingency may be the best choice. If the practitioner wants to change everyone's performance, than an interdependent group contingency may be best.

Answer to #2

Interdependent group contingencies can be implemented in the following ways:
a . When the group as a whole meets the criterion
b. Based on the mean score of a group meeting criterion
c. Based on the results of the Good Behavior/Good Student game.

Answer to #3

When a student doesn't earn tokens and becomes upset, it is important for the behavior analyst to remain calm and neutral. Avoid getting into confrontations, power struggles, and arguments over tokens. Similarly, when an individual tests the system, the behavior analyst should remain calm and neutral, responding with comments like, That's your choice, rather than getting into a verbal exchange/debate over the matter.

Answer to #4

In a level system, students must acquire and achieve increasingly more refined behavior repertoires while the frequency of token reinforcement, social praise, or other desirable reinforcers are simultaneously decreased. As students advance through the levels, they earn more privileges, but their behavioral expectations also increase.

Answer to #5

Answers should include a description of the task (1) who will perform the task, 2) what the task is, 3) when the task must be completed, and 4) how well the task must be completed), a description of the reward

Answer to #6

False . For maximum effectiveness, tokens should be delivered immediately following the target behavior.

Answer to #7

False . It is common to combine token systems with other systems. In fact, the research literature shows this can be a very effective procedure.

Answer to #8

TRUE

Answer to #9

TRUE