Overview of Behavior Reduction Strategies

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-OBRS

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain why some behaviors may need to be reduced.
Describe how to use differential reinforcement procedures to decrease behavior.
Describe how to use extinction procedures to decrease behavior.
Describe how to use punishment in an ethical manner to decrease behavior.

Outline:
Lesson 1: The Need to Decrease Behavior

Introduction

Problem Behavior

Why Do Problem Behaviors Occur?

Review

Key Takeaways

Lesson 2: Differential Reinforcement

Introduction

What is Differential Reinforcement?

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

Differential Reinforcement in Practice

Review

Key Takeaways

Lesson 3: Extinction

Introduction

How Extinction Works

Extinction of Behavior Maintained by Positive Reinforcement

Extinction of Behavior Maintained by Negative Reinforcement

Extinction of Behavior Maintained by Automatic Reinforcement

Quick Check

Side Effects of Extinction

Complementing Extinction with Reinforcement

Quick Check

When Not to Use Extinction

Review

Key Takeaways

Lesson 4: Ethical Use of Punishment

Introduction

What Is Punishment?

Type 1 Punishment

Type 2 Punishment

Ethical Use of Punishment

Review

Key Takeaways

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

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.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.