School Psychologist Praxis 2 - Behavioral Consultation Model

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Behavioral Consultation Model (overview)

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-Problem-solving service involving a collegial relationship between the consultant and consultee in which the consultant acquires and communicates psychological data that will enable the consultee to utilize the data.

-Relies upon a complex communications model to elicit the information needed and includes a series of specific recommendations regarding problem identification and resolution.

-Bergan and Kratochwill view the consultant as an AUTHORITY FIGURE WHO ASSUMES PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSULTING RELATIONSHIP.

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Behavioral Consultation Model (process)

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1) Problem Identification
2) Problem Analysis
3) Plan implementation
4) Problem Evaluation

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Behavioral Intervention Strategies

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(16 in total)

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Positive Reinforcement

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Providing rewards for desired behavior.

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Social Reinforcers

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Smiles, nods, facial expressions

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Negative Reinforcement

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Removing aversive stimuli to increase desired behavior.

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Extinction

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Removal of a positive reinforcer to reduce or eliminate the incidence of undesirable behavior.

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Punishment

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Either the removal of a positive reinforcer or the presentation of aversive stimuli.

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Cues

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Environmental stimuli that prompt behavior.

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Schedules of Reinforcement

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a. Fixed Interval (Reinforcers delivered at specified times)

b. Variable Interval (Reinforcers delivered at varying time intervals)

c. Fixed Ratio (Reinforcement tied to performance and is delivered at predetermined ratios (1:4)

d. Variable ratio (Reinforcement provided at varying behavioral performances (1:2, 1:10, 1:5)

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Shaping

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The development of a behavior by reinforcing successive approximation of the behavior.

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Chaining

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-The development of complex behaviors or behavioral repertoires by linking several less complex behaviors.

-Teaching addition, subtraction, and multiplication as the basis for learning division.

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Generalization of Behavior

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Assisting client to transfer knowledge gained in one setting to another.

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Reinforcing Incompatible Behavior

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Reducing the incidence of undesirable behavior by reinforcing desirable behavior in the same situation.

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Premack Principle

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Using high probability behavior (e.g. Listening to music) as reinforcer for low probability behavior (e.g., doing homework)

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Fading

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The removal of artificial cues or reinforcers that prompt or reward behavior so that the natural environment will provide basis for desired behavior.

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Contingency Contracts

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Systematic contracts managed by client, consultee, or others that specify behaviors to be performed and outcomes if behaviors are performed.

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Behavioral Rehearsal

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A process that begins with modeling appropriate behavior followed by practice with feedback.

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Discrimination Training

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Helping client to link environmental cues with appropriate behavior