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Cooper Chapter 18
Imitation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Imitation | 1. Any physical movement can function as a MODEL = antecedent stimulus for imitation; 2. imitative behaviour MUST immediately follow presentation of model; 3. model + behaviour must have formal similarity; 4. model must be controlling variable for imit |
| Planned Models | Prearranged antecedent stimuli that help learners acquire new skills or refine topography of certain elements of existing skills |
| Formal Similarity | Occurs when the model + behaviour physically resemble each other and are in the same sense mode (look alike/ sound alike) |
| Immediacy | Temporal relation between model + imitative behaviour; important feature of imitation |
| Imitation Training; Guidelines (5) | 1. Keep training sessions active + brief; 2. Reinforce prompted + imitative responses; 3. Pair verbal praise + attention with tangible reinforcers; 4. If progress breaks down, back up and move ahead slowly; 5. Keep a record |
| Unplanned Models | All antecedent stimuli with the capacity to evoke imitation are potentially unplanned models; behaviour of others frequently produce new and helpful adaptive behaviours |
| Prerequisite Skills for Imitation Training (4) | 1. Staying seated; 2. Looking at instructor; 3. Keeping hands in lap; 4. Looking at objects |