Course Code: REL-ABA-0-SRPBIA
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe applications of various differential reinforcement types to reduce problem behavior.
Describe the effective use of extinction to reduce problem behavior.
Describe the ethical use of punishment for behaviors that are resistant to other methods.
Outline:
Differential Reinforcement
A Rationale from Skinner
Differential Reinforcement in General
Quick Check
Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior
Quick Check
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior
Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates of Responding
Review
Key Takeaways
Extinction
Removing Reinforcement
Attention Extinction
Escape Extinction
Extinction and Automatic Reinforcement
Review
Key Takeaways
Punishment
Punishment: Colloquial or Technical Term
Assumptions on the Use of Punishment
Brief Review of Punishment
Using Punishment Ethically
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Reviewer: 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.
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Dannenberg, MS. BCBA
Lauren Dannenberg is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has worked in various roles throughout her career and as a clinician in school, home, clinic, and community settings providing behavior-analytic services. She has supervised and mentored trainees as well as several behavior analysts in the field across the above-mentioned settings. Lauren has interests in training and organizational behavior management.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.