Noncontingent consequence

A consequence occurring after the response, but not because the response caused it to occur.

A generic class of responses influenced by antecedents, with each response in the class producing the same consequence.

The process or procedure by which a reinforcer increases operant behavior above its baseline level.

A consequence that increases operant behavior above its baseline level.

Response–consequence contingency

Describes the causal (IF → THEN) relation between an operant behavior and its consequence.

Beneficial consequences that we think will function as reinforcers, but we don’t know yet if they will.

Superstitious behavior

Occurs when the individual behaves as though a response–consequence contingency exists when, in fact, the relation between response and consequence is noncontingent.

an observable stimulus that is present before the behavior occurs.

Natural differences, fluctuations, or lack of uniformity in the form, topographies, or dimensions of a behavior each time it performed.

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week 6 study terms

week 6 terms

Term	Definition
Noncontingent consequence	A consequence occurring after the response, but not because the response caused it to occur.
Operant behavior	A generic class of responses influenced by antecedents, with each response in the class producing the same consequence.
Reinforcement	The process or procedure by which a reinforcer increases operant behavior above its baseline level.
Reinforcer	A consequence that increases operant behavior above its baseline level.
Response–consequence contingency	Describes the causal (IF → THEN) relation between an operant behavior and its consequence.
Rewards	Beneficial consequences that we think will function as reinforcers, but we don’t know yet if they will.
Superstitious behavior	Occurs when the individual behaves as though a response–consequence contingency exists when, in fact, the relation between response and consequence is noncontingent.
Antecedent	an observable stimulus that is present before the behavior occurs.
Response variability	Natural differences, fluctuations, or lack of uniformity in the form, topographies, or dimensions of a behavior each time it performed.

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