EXERCISE 3.

1 (SPIEGLER, PAGE 32)

Distinguishing Between Overt and Covert Behaviors. for each listed behavior, write O for overt

behaviors and C for covert behaviors.

1. Singing 11. Listening

2. Thinking 12. Observing

3. Smiling 13. Speaking

4. Learning 14. Dreaming

5. Eating 15. Drinking

6. Remembering 16. Smoking

7. Liking 17. Hoping

8. Staring 18. Touching

9. Enjoying 19. Concentrating

10. Writing 20. Sighing

EXERCISE 3.2 (SPIEGLER PAGE 35)

Distinguishing Between Traits and Behaviors. Write the letter T for trait or B for behavior for

each of the numbered statements.

(1) Ramon is extremely perceptive.

(2) He notices even small changes in others’ emotions.

(3) He accurately tells them how they are feeling.

(4) He reads a great deal.

(6) He is very intelligent.

(7) He can recall facts he learned years ago.

(8) Ramon is a warm, sincere, good-natured person.

(9) He is a good friend.

(10) He goes out of his way to help other people.

(11) He is generous.

(12) He always dresses neatly.

(13) Ramon works hard.

(14) He is a dedicated worker.

(15) He is a good athlete.

(16) He swims during the summer and ice skates during the winter.

(17) He is an active Person.

(18) He is very energetic.

(19) Although he is gregarious.

(20) Ramon frequently spends time alone.

EXERCISE 3.3 (SPIEGLER, PAGE 36)

Translating trait descriptions into behavioral descriptions.

1. Sociable___________________________________________________________________
2. Hostile____________________________________________________________________

3. Helpful____________________________________________________________________

4. Thrifty____________________________________________________________________

5. Dependable________________________________________________________________

6. Smart ____________________________________________________________________

7. Patient ____________________________________________________________________

8. Healthy ___________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 3.4 (SPIEGLER, PAGE 40)

Identify the antecedents and consequences of each behavior.

Behavior 1: Calling the police.

One hot summer evening, Mrs. Kriegel was sitting in her second-floor apartment. As she looked

out the window, she saw two young men attack an elderly woman and then run off with the

woman’s purse. She immediately called the police. The police thanked her and then rushed to the

scene of the crime. Mrs. Kriegel realized she had done the right thing.

Antecedents Behavior Consequences

Quanisha read about a new play in town that had received especially good reviews. She knew

she could get a student pass to see it and that she could earn extra credit for her English class if

she saw the play. As it turned out, she was disappointed in the play and felt it was a waste of

time. The extra credit, however, did boost her grade.

Antecedents Behavior Consequences

Behavior 3: Getting up late.

Al did not go to bed until after 3 A.M., and he was so drunk he forgot to set his alarm clock. He

awoke 2 hours late the next morning and missed the last bus to the office. When he finally

arrived at his office, he discovered that he had missed two important appointments with clients.

Antecedents Behavior Consequences

Brendan’s parents were coming for a visit, and he wanted to make a good impression. It was the

perfect opportunity for him to try out a new recipe, and besides, he enjoyed preparing a fancy

meal. Although his efforts turned the kitchen into a complete disaster area, the meal itself was a

success and his parents enjoyed the dinner. Brendan also enjoyed the dinner and was satisfied

with the evening as a whole.

Antecedents Behavior Consequences

Behavior 5: Shopping for new clothes.

Jane needed new clothes, and she had saved enough money during the summer to go shopping.

She got directions to the new shopping mall and borrowed the family car. Jane came home with a

comfortable and stylish new wardrobe. She felt good about her new clothes, and her mother and

friends commented on how good she looked in them.

Antecedents Behavior Consequences

Manny spotted a fire alarm box at the corner. He wanted to impress his friends and thought of all

the excitement that would occur if he pulled the alarm. After reading the instructions on the fire

alarm and checking to see that no one was around, he pulled the alarm. Fire trucks raced to the

scene within minutes, and a crowd quickly gathered. The angry fire chief announced that it was a

false alarm. The fire marshal began an investigation, while the crowd slowly dispersed and the

fire trucks returned to the station.

Antecedents Behavior Consequences

EXERCISE 4.1 (SPIEGLER, PAGE 56)

Finding competing accelerating behaviors for decelerating target behaviors.

1. Eating junk food between meals

2. Cramming for exams

3. “Blowing” an entire paycheck

4. Using foul language

5. Leaving lights on that are not in use

7. Being late for classes

8. Procrastinating in paying bills

9. Littering

EXERCISE 4.2 (SPIEGLER, PAGE 58)

Resurrecting the Dead: Identifying and Correcting Dead Person Behaviors

Part I: Each instruction is a request to perform a dead person behavior. For each instruction,

write a live person behavior that is appropriate for the situation.

Dead Person Behavior Instructions Live person behavior

Parent to child “Don’t be impolite.”

Sign in the park “DO NOT LITTER”

Teacher to student “No running in the hallway.”

Sign on one of two side-by-side Doors “DO

NOT ENTER”

Parent to young boy having trouble tying his

shoe “Don’t cry; big boys don’t cry.”

Parent to child at dinner table “Don’t eat with

your fingers.”

Sign at the petting zoo “DO NOT FEED THE

ANIMALS”
 Parent to child being put to bed “I don’t want to

hear another word out of you.”

Traffic sign at fork in road “NO LEFT TURN”

Teacher to student “Don’t look at other students’

tests.”

Instructions on a written form “DO NOT

WRITE BELOW THE RED LINE”

Lifeguard to swimmer “No diving off the side.”

Parent to child “Don’t hit your sister when she

takes your toy.”

Part II: Identifying Common Dead Person Behaviors

Over the next few days, look for violations of the dead person rule you hear or see in verbal and

written instructions to others.

Identifying Your Own Potential Reinforcers

Part I: Direct Questioning

1. What things do you like to use? Buy? Consume (for example, what kind of food)?

2. What would you like as a gift?

3. What items do you see in stores, ads, or catalogues that draw your attention?

4. What activities do you enjoy?

5. What do you like to do in your spare time?

6. What do you like to do most in your work?

7. What do you consider a fun night out? Night at home? Weekend? Vacation?

8. What accomplishments give you satisfaction?

9. What are you doing when you feel happy? Alive? Useful? Important?

10. What types of social events do you like? What types do you go to?

11. What do you like other people to do for you? Say to you?

12. What do you like to happen when you finish doing something well?

Part II: Identifying Pleasant Activities

Table 6-1 contains 50 activities that are potential reinforcers. Rate each

item twice. First, answer the question, "How often have I engaged in the
activity during the past 30 days?" For each item, use the following scale.

1 ¼ Not at all in the past 30 days

2 ¼ A few times (1–6) in the past 30 days

3 ¼ Often (7 or more) in the past 30 days

Write the number in the Frequency column of Work Sheet 6-1.b

After rating the frequency of the 50 activities, read each item again and

using the following scale, answer the question, "How pleasant, enjoyable,

or rewarding was the activity during the past month?"

1 ¼ This activity was not pleasant. (It was either unpleasant or neutral.)

2 ¼ This activity was somewhat pleasant. (It was mildly or moderately pleasant.)

3 ¼ This activity was very pleasant. (It was strongly or extremely pleasant.)

MISSING

Exercise (Miltenberger 97-99)

Read all other examples for extinction (Bring Articles)

Do more examples OF EXTINCTION (research examples+every day examples in your note

book)

Exercise (Miltenberger Pg:115-117)