21. PSYC 417 – Behavior Modification – Valentiner PSYC 417 – behavior modification. Assignment 7. 3. Name and describe three majorchaining methods. 4. How might the first method be used to teach bed making? http://www3.niu.edu/acad/psych/dpv/assignment7.htm

Assignment #7 1. Describe or define a stimulus-response chain, and give an example. 2. In a chain, a given stimulus is both an S D and a conditioned reinforcer. How can this be? Explain with an example. 3. Name and describe three major chaining methods. 4. How might the first method be used to teach bed making? 5. How might the second method be used to teach bed making? 6. How might the third method be used to teach bed making? 7. Distinguish among the types of terminal behavior typically established by shaping, fading, and chaining. 8. What is a task analysis? 9. Briefly describe three strategies to help individuals use prompts independently to guide the mastery of a chain of behaviors. 10. Give an example of a pitfall of chaining. Explain how this pitfall can be avoided. Return to David Valentiner's homepage Return to Department of Psychology homepage Return to NIU homepage last updated: January 5, 2003

22. PSYC 417 – Behavior Modification – Valentiner d. simple phobia. 36. An important component in programs to teach people tocope with stressful events is a. behavior therapy; behavior modification. http://www3.niu.edu/acad/psych/dpv/e3sample.htm

PSYC 417 – Behavior Modification – Valentiner – Spring 2003 Sample multiple choice and true/false questions for Exam #3 Which of the following procedures would you probably use if you wanted to decrease an excessive behavior? a. operant extinction b. shaping c. respondent extinction d. fading The presentation of modeling scenes through film, videotape, and other media is called: a. implosive therapy b. symbolic modeling c. participant modeling d. generalized imitation a. situational inducement b. rule-governed behavior c. participant modeling d. generalized imitation A close synonym for the term "situational inducement" is: a. establishing operation b. environmental prompting c. participant modeling d. physical prompting Which of the following is not a proposed category of situational inducement? a. relocating people b. moving the activity to a new location c. counterconditioning d. changing the time of the activity If after having been reinforced for imitating a number of behaviors, an individual imitates a completely new behavior the first time that behavior is modeled, we say that has occurred. a.

23. Douglas Island Veterinary Service - Training The goals of the program are to teach the dog to relax of behaviors that allow thedog to cooperate with future behavior modification (generally desensitization http://home.gci.net/~divs/behavior/bemod_relax.html

CONTENTS: ASSISTED LIVING DISEASE NUTRITION REPRODUCTION ... TRAINING DOGS: Bark Collars Coprophagia in the Canine Parmacologic Treatment of Separation Anxiety Behavior Modification: Departures ... Behavior Modificaition: Uncouple Departures and Departure Cues CATS: Kitten behavior and training Toilet Training your Cat Feline Agression GENERAL: Fears and Phobias Destructive Behavior Compulsive Behavior OUTSIDE LINKS www.greatpets.com www.gentleleader.com Pet Partners Program Canines Unlimited Capital Kennel Club KAREN OVERALL'S BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM Protocol for Relaxation About Food Treats This program uses food treats. Remember, the treats are used as a salary or reward, not as a bribe. If you bribe a problem dog, you are defeated before the start. It is often difficult to work with a problem dog that has learned to manipulate bribes, but there are creative ways - often using the use of head collars - to correct this situation. First, find a food that the dog likes and that it does not usually experience. Suggestions include boiled, slivered chicken or tiny pieces of cheese. Boiled, shredded chicken can be frozen in small portions and defrosted as needed. Individually wrapped slices of cheese can be divided into tiny pieces suitable for behavior modification while still wrapped in plastic, minimizing waste and mess. Consider the following guidelines in choosing a food reward:

24. Douglas Island Veterinary Service - Training OVERALL'S behavior modification PROGRAM Protocol for teaching your Dog to UncoupleDepartures and Departure Cues. There are two components to beginning to teach http://home.gci.net/~divs/behavior/bemod_uncoup.html

CONTENTS: ASSISTED LIVING DISEASE NUTRITION REPRODUCTION ... TRAINING DOGS: Bark Collars Coprophagia in the Canine Parmacologic Treatment of Separation Anxiety Behavior Modification: Departures ... Behavior Modificaition: Uncouple Departures and Departure Cues CATS: Kitten behavior and training Toilet Training your Cat Feline Agression GENERAL: Fears and Phobias Destructive Behavior Compulsive Behavior OUTSIDE LINKS www.greatpets.com www.gentleleader.com Pet Partners Program Canines Unlimited Capital Kennel Club KAREN OVERALL'S BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM Protocol for Teaching your Dog to Uncouple Departures and Departure Cues There are two components to beginning to teach dogs not to react anxiously when you leave them. The first involves resisting the normal tendency to reassure an unhappy dog, and the second involves teaching the dog not to respond to cues that tell it you might leave. It is important to start to teach the dog that it can divorce the signals you give when you are about to leave from its anxiety at your departure. Remember, dogs read body language better than humans. The cues that you need to work on include all those that induce anxiety.

25. Animal Behavior Classes And Clinics - Northwest Connecticut There is no quick fix, behavior modification takes time and patience steps one hasto take to repair behavior problems, the and we will be glad to teach you how http://barmikekennel.com/behaviorclinic.htm

W elcome to Bar-Mike Kennel Boarding with love and car e! Home of... Mohawk Valley K-9 Obedience School Bar-Mike Canine Behavioral Clinic 25 Briscoe Road Lakeville, CT 06039 Tel 860 435-9103 HOME PHOTOS CONTACT US FIND US ... BEHAVIOR CLINIC BAR MIKE CANINE BEHAVIORAL CLINIC Bar-Mike Canine Behavioral Clinic S pecializing in: Aggression: Dominance Related Noise Stranger Directed Strangers Child Directed People Inter-Dog Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Fear Related Separation Anxiety Behavior problems such as those listed above can not be TRAINED out of the dog. Although most trainers will try to train behavior problems such as aggression and fears out of the dog all that they are doing is making matters worse and getting paid for doing nothing that benefits the dog or repairs the problem. When dealing with behavior problems, (not manors or lack of training) you need the help of a Canine Behaviorist, or a Veterinary Behaviorist, (a regular vet in most cases will be of no help) or a Canine Behavioral Expert. Repairing these problems is not a matter of teaching the dog to respond to a learned condition or a learned response, that is training. What needs to be done for these dogs is changing the thought process, this is done through Behavior Modification. There is no quick fix, Behavior Modification takes time and patience.

26. NEWDAYWEIGHTLOSS.COM - What Works & Why - Behavior Modification We will give you information, teach you proven techniques, and support you in a waythat will enable you behavior modification Components of New Day’s Program http://www.newdayweightloss.com/whatworks/behaviormodification.shtm

We will give you information, teach you proven techniques, and support you in a way that will enable you to change your emotional relationship with food. Once this process starts to take place, you will gradually feel empowered to reinvent yourself. Behavior Modification Components of New Day’s Program: The Inner Diet The foundation of New Day's behavior modification model is called "The Inner Diet." This unique and highly personalized program helps you: Identify emotional triggers to eating. Cope with those triggers. Take charge of inner adult/child conflicts. Replace old behavior with new behavior. Stress is a huge barrier to weight loss. We can help you understand how stress hormones like cortisol and adrenalin cause you to overeat when under stress. You will learn to use tools such as relaxation, positive self talk, affirmations and more to help reduce the negative impact of stress on your mind and body. Self-directed Change Education, practice and coaching help athletes master skills to champion the game. Weight management is really no different. We provide education and coaching to make lifestyle changes that will help you master the new skills you are learning, become self-directed and champion your own health. With these skills, you’ll be able to continue your success even after you’ve completed our program. Situational and Visual Cues Often, instead of hunger, situational cues—like stress, time of day, reading in bed, watching TV, going to the movies and more—prompt you to reach for food. Some people are more vulnerable to visual cues. In fact, just the sight of food causes many people to want to eat. It's one of the reasons food is packaged so attractively. We help you develop unique strategies so that you can avoid, or better manage, situational and visual cues to eating.

27. DOGS! Course In this course, we teach basic principles of learning, training, and behavior modification,and the practical application as part of the treatment of behavior http://www.vet.purdue.edu/animalbehavior/pages/dogs/

DOGS! Course Tentative Schedule Course Examination Registration Information Participant Referral Database DOGS! Course Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification June 4-8, 2003 ** We are no longer accepting registration applications for 2003. Please visit the Registration Information page to add your name to the database to receive registration information in 2004** The DOGS! Course is primarily oriented to veterinary technicians and dog trainers, but veterinarians and anyone interested in dog behavior are welcome. The course format includes lectures and hands-on workshops. In this course, we teach basic principles of learning, training, and behavior modification, and the practical application as part of the treatment of behavior problems of dogs. We do not teach how to diagnose behavior problems, since diagnosis, and especially differential diagnosis, and the establishment of a treatment plan, are the role of the veterinarian. Course Content The following topics will be covered: Normal canine behavior Puppy development How to run a puppy class Prevention of behavior problems Principles of learning Humane and effective training techniques Behavior modification techniques: systematic desensitization, c

28. Phantom Of The Pits - Chapter 13 - Behavior Modification behavior modification for the elevator riders didn't occur to most ofthe people. It is the same with trading. Who would teach you this? http://www.webtrading.com/phantom/chapter13.htm

C O N T E N T S Preface Forward Phantom's Insights Your Book ... TOP OF PAGE Phantom of the Pits by Art Simpson Chapter 13 - Behavior Modification Go To Webtrading.com Home-Page Phantom indicated it was a combination of knowledge and behavior modification, which he learned over his trading career that, was the important elements in correct trading. We will go into some of the observed behavior modification insights Phantom has seen and used over the years. Phantom felt he liked the approach of a professional on behavior modification but that it was important to present the unique situations which trading presents to traders. Phantom is not a professional in behavior modification and wanted to make sure that was known before we began any conversation on the subject. ALS - Phantom, you and I know that we have some thin ice when we talk about behavior modification. You are only qualified to give examples of what you have seen and used over your career in and out of the Pits! Phantom of the Pits - Yes, thanks you for being alert on that point. Your point is important, as my methods are unscientific to say the least. ALS - Where do you start in order to change your behavior to proper behavior for successful trading?

29. Raising Children: Kids! How To Teach Mom To Yell At You modification rule number 1 and the general principle of behavior modification, behavioris maintained by Here's the way you teach your mom (or anyone else for http://www2.itexas.net/~BillPen/Child23.htm

Kids! How To Teach Mom To Yell At You From Raising Children This chapter is for kids, but you parents can read it also. I might warn you kids that if your parents read this and use the ideas presented here, you will probably have a very hard time teaching them to yell at you. So, if you want to work this in a really slick way, don't let your parents read this chapter. According to behavior modification rule number 1 and the general principle of behavior modification, behavior is maintained by its consequences and is learned by being rewarded. Many times have I observed kids teaching some adult to yell at them by withholding the reward of minding until the voice level has been raised to a certain decibel level. Here's the way you teach your mom (or anyone else for that matter) to yell at you: All you have to do is ignore all orders she gives you until she has repeated the orders over and over again and at an increasingly louder voice level. Finally, when she is yelling loud enough, you reward her by doing what she wants. She will probably make it sound like her orders are merely requests at first by ending her order with the question "okay?" to make is sound like she is enlisting your co-operation. She may even preface the order by the word "please" or "will you please" or some other weasel phrase which she thinks will prevent her from sounding too bossy. The problem is she really means for it to be an order but she is too chicken to make it sound like an order. You might go back and read the chapter on orders vs. requests to learn more about this.

30. Raising Children: Common Sense Behavior Modification to see if he could teach this girl to do more than she was presently doing. The psychologistobserved her for a while and decided behavior modification was the http://www2.itexas.net/~BillPen/Child04.htm

Common-Sense Behavior Modification From Raising Children There have been many volumes written about behavior modification. Let me add my views on the subject. I want to talk about behavior modification from a common-sense point of view without all the technical language and theories. I will give you the basic principle of behavior modification and ten rules in applying it. It is very helpful to have an understanding of the principles of behavior modification if you want to do a good job of guiding children. First, we need to cast away an idea many have worried about. There has been considerable controversy about behavior modifiers having the right to decide the lives of other people. Many feel only God has that right. Behavior modifiers are not gods even though they take on the responsibility of deciding how another person should be. Nevertheless, I believe you do have the right to decide some things for other peopleyou even have the responsibility in many cases. As a matter of fact, you can't help it. It is not possible to live in this world with other people without using behavior modification whether you like it or not. Any time you are interacting with another person you are using behavior modification. For example, if you are having a conversation with someone, the way you respond to what the other person is saying will influence how she says it and whether she will keep on with the conversation. If you look away, and pay attention to something other than the conversation, you will find the other person will soon stop talking to you. If she is a bore or something else that would make you want to end the conversation, you could speed it along that way. Of course, you will be rude to do such a thing, but you may decide it is worth it.

31. Working With Habits Tutorial. Behavior Modification Techniques. we will probably have what is called a Replacement garlic instead of chocolate,same structure of behavior. NLP can teach you how to solve this nasty puzzle. http://nlp.snowseed.com/intro_habits.htm

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32. Fila Brasileiros - Terrier Brasileiros - Patterdale Terriers - Castle Kennels An We teach basic and advanced obedience, confidence training, beginning tracking forservice dogs and their partners, and specialize in behavior modification. http://www.pet-net.net/castlefilas/training.htm

Training Services Offered A Word About Training The Royal Plan RECOMMENDED BY LOCAL VETS Donna Lindsey and Mikell Monahan Most dogs that are abandoned every year are results of behavior problems. We believe that the more owners can learn about their dogs and how to relate to them the less people will consider just dumping their dog. We find once owners understand that their dogs are not people in little fur suits and they don’t rationalize the way we do that most owners find training and living with their canine partner much easier. Our Training Philosophy is simple. We believe that you must “teach” the commands. This means that you show the dog as many times as he/she needs to understand the exercise. You can not correct a dog for not doing a command if the dog doesn’t understand what you are asking. We also teach the owner the commands and how they should work with their dog. In all private lessons we teach the owner as much as we teach the dog in every session. We want the owner to have as much hands on work with their dog as possible. Basic and Advanced Obedience: We offer these services in the forms of private lessons in your home or at our kennels or board training.

33. Behavior Modification Home, behavior modification. Dog Training, behavior Problems and Obedience. Stoppingor Controlling Chewing behavior. COME How do I teach this important command? http://www.master-trainer.com/behavior_modification.htm

Behavior Modification Dog Training, Behavior Problems and Obedience Barking: A Common Dog Behavior Problem Puppies Biting: How can we nip it in the bud? Burying Bones Stopping or Controlling Chewing Behavior ... Wagging Tails - What Do They Mean?

34. TEENS WITH PROBLEMS: Behavior Modification Programs For Teens WWASP facility uses a 6level behavior modification Program to Poor behavior bringsimmediate consequences of these seminars for parents is to teach them better http://www.teenswithproblems.com/treatment.html

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35. Behavior Modification Alone Does Not Work For Children With Aspergers Syndrome Giving ultimatums also does not work. Whenever possible, teach the rationalebehind why he/she is expected to behave a certain way. Assume nothing. http://www.aspergers.org/question 9.htm

Punitive measures do not work for children with Aspergers Syndrome. They usually serve to frustrate the child and contribute to eroding his/her self-esteem. Giving "ultimatums" also does not work. Whenever possible, teach the rationale behind why he/she is expected to behave a certain way. Assume nothing. Children with Aspergers often lack the intuitive understanding as to what is "expected" of them. Likewise, they often lack the repertoire of socially appropriate things to say and do in a variety of social contexts. Situations that would dictate a "time-out" for a typical child are usually opportunities to teach social skills to the Asperger child.

36. A To Z Kids Stuff Article-Behavior Modification: Does It Work? the suggestion part, let's look at the places in which I have seen behavior modificationwork may be one of the more important things that you can teach a child http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/article38.html

Printer friendly version Behavior Modification: Does It Work? Courtesy of the Family-Content Syndicate You hear often that there is a time and place for everything. I see it at my local warehouse-type grocery store all the time. Some child behaving badly and a parent promising to buy the little darling a treat if they "can just keep it together until we get to the car." Many parents even have the system worked out ahead of time with poker chips, check marks, or even money as the prize for good behavior. Of course, bad behavior means the loss of the same dear item and the bountiful harvest. Some parents are on to the faulty logic, realizing that some of the techniques they use to manage their children's lives no longer work after some unseen milestone or over time. Yet, can behavior modification work at all when trying to instill good habits or attempting to break bad ones? In my humble estimation, No! I have certainly used behavior modification with my own children and even in some schools that I have worked at. I have seen great gains made with behavior modification in small children when the desired outcome is to get them to read, practice piano, or take out the garbage. However, behavior modification fails as a standalone training method because of what it suggests.

37. Gordon Training International Family Parent Program conflict resolution. behavior modification programs do not teach listening,IMessages or conflict resolution. Their approach follows http://www.thomasgordon.com/familycomp.asp

38. Better Than Behavior Modification! - Family Counseling Ministries Better Than behavior modification! We read in 1 Timothy 316, 17 that God uses Scriptureto teach us, reprove us, correct us and train us in righteousness. http://christianity.com/CC/article/0,,PTID2628|CHID101141|CIID174313,00.html

Build A Site Search for on This Web site The Network Counselor Information Telephone Counseling What We Believe Counseling Principles ... The Forgiveness Seminar Schedule your church or organization now for the 'Forgiveness Seminar'. Call 850.562-2782 Home Better Than Behavior Modification! By Dr. Don and Debbi Dunlap Pastoral Counselor Family Counseling Ministries - We read in 1 Timothy 3:16, 17 that God uses Scripture to teach us, reprove us, correct us and train us in righteousness. These four purposes for the inspired Word of God have direct application to the parenting process. We reviewed purposes #1 and #2 in the previous article. In this article we continue to examine the final two purposes listed in 1 Timothy 3:16, 17. Correction Training in Righteousness When we train our children in righteousness, we teach them to develop biblical disciplines so that they will grow consistently in the Christian life. We teach them the elements of scriptural prayer and we pray with them and for them daily. We ask them to pray aloud as soon as they are old enough to talk. We teach them the principles of obedience, and we help them memorize scriptures that remind them that above all, they are to obey God, their Creator and Father. As they grow, we assist them in developing ministries of service to other people. We go with them and help them carry out these ministries.

39. Excerpts If I had to define dog training or behavior modification to a single sentence I would Itis a lot more difficult to teach him he cannot be successful after he http://www.cyberdog.com/sample.htm

SAMPLE CHAPTERS From Andrew D. Luper's Training Manual Never...Never Hit Your Dog Overview of Behavior Modification 16 Training Tips Golden Rules OVERVIEW OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Puppies, like children, are extremely cute and cuddly. Unfortunately, as with children, they are not born housebroken or toilet trained. To successfully accomplish housebreaking a puppy, you must first have an understanding of what their natural instincts are as well as knowing how to communicate with the dog on its own level, along with developing an attitude and desire to try to see things from the dogs point of view. Many thousands of years ago dogs descended from wolf like creatures. Man realized the role that dogs could play as companions as well as assistant hunters and work mates. It was also discovered through selective breeding that the vast array of the different breeds, sizes and types of dogs that we see today could be bred to serve even more specific functions. Inherently, dogs are pack animals and every pack has a leader (what is called the ALPHA dog). When a puppy is separated from his litter (ideally at 6 - 8 weeks of age) and brought into its new home it should perceive you as its new pack leader and your home as its new den. Prior to coming to your home the dogs learning experience in the litter was with its mother and is based upon a variety of different tonalities from its mother (the bitch). This is what we refer to as "para-language". Para-language is how the dog hears the words you say. The tone is much more important than the words you are saying. Essentially, there are three tones of voice to be used. Not only for housebreaking but also for behavioral problems and teaching the dog to obey basic commands.

40. Migraine Prevention And Behavior Modification Migraine Prevention and behavior modification Changes in lifestyle and behaviorpatterns can Biofeedback can teach individuals how to ease tense muscles http://www.about-migraine-treatments.com/html/therapy.php3

Migraine Prevention and Behavior Modification Changes in lifestyle and behavior patterns can significantly lower the frequency and severity of migraines in some people. Stress management, relaxation techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy don't work for all people for migraine prevention, but they are options that can be pursued without fear of unwanted side effects. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Migraine Triggers Cognitive behavioral therapy requires you to keep a headache diary. Headache diaries help identify triggers. While some triggers, such as weather, are out of the individual's control, diet, stress and sensory triggers can be avoided or minimized. In the diary you note when and where you experience migraines, your daily activities, the foods that make up your normal diet, the weather conditions, possible migraine triggers and any other information that might relate to your headaches. Then you and your therapist devise lifestyle changes that will reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches. Stress Management Stress is one of the most common migraine triggers. Stress management techniques are readily available online, through self-help books or educational seminars. By reducing stress levels, many individuals also reduce muscle tension in the neck and shoulder area, which can both aggravate and cause headaches.

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