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Desired Alternatives

Differential Reinforcement

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Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior:

Incompatible-Example: a caregiver prompts the person to put his hands down and he do so.  Therefore he is incapable of hitting himself since his hands are down at that time.  Thus, we reinforce him for putting his hands down.

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Differential Reinforcement of Alternative

 Behavior:

Alternative-

Example:  Karen screams and is ignored by the teacher. The teacher offers her a coloring book and Karen begins to draw.  The teacher now praises her for drawing.

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Differential Reinforcement of Other

 Behavior:

Other-

Example: Calvin goes one hour with out assaulting others,  and the caregiver gives him a token.  DRO can be use in congruently with DRA and DRI.  

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