Description
We all encounter behavioral contingencies on a daily basis in both our personal and professional lives. For example, receiving a paycheck is contingent on being present at a job. Using the Motivating Operation and Discriminative Stimulus Worksheet [DOCX] Download Motivating Operation and Discriminative Stimulus Worksheet [DOCX], identify the antecedents, target behavior, and consequences in four real-life scenarios. Two scenarios are provided for you and you will provide the final two scenarios from your own experiences.
For the first two scenarios, identify which type of stimulus is being exhibited (motivating operation or discriminative stimulus).
For the last two scenarios, provide your own example of a motivating operation and a discriminative stimulus.
After completion of the worksheet, save the document and submit it as your assignment for a grade.
Assignment Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply the basic principles and concepts of behavioral change.
Describe target behaviors to be analyzed.
Determine the consequences for each of the target behaviors.
Competency 3: Apply advanced principles and concepts of behavioral change.
Accurately determine discriminitive stimuli when distinguishing between motivating operations and discriminitive stimuli.
Accurately determine motivating operations when distinguishing between motivating operations and discriminitive stimuli.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Write coherently to support a central idea, with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
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Motivating Operation and Discriminative Stimulus Worksheet
In the worksheet, identify missing stimuli and add your examples.
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________________
Stimulus
Before
Behavior
After
Going for a run on a hot day (thirsty).
Purchase water.
Get water!
See a water in a vending machine.
Purchase water.
Get water!
Motivating
Operation
Discriminative
Stimulus
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