Assume a Researcher Uses Positive Reinforcement Via Praise in an Initial

question 5

Essay

Assume a researcher uses positive reinforcement via praise in an initial intervention phase, followed by positive reinforcement via tokens and praise, and response cost for inappropriate behaviors. The target behavior increases slightly during the praise only reinforcement phase but then improves much more so during the praise, tokens, and response cost phase. Explain whether this circumstance best represents a threat to reliability or validity.

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily imply causation.

Toe Length

Refers to the measure of individual toes on the foot, which some believe can indicate personality traits or ancestral origins, although such beliefs are not supported by scientific evidence.

Standard Deviation

Standard Deviation is a statistic that measures the dispersion or variability of a set of data points relative to its mean.

Scores Ranged

Refers to the distribution or span of scores achieved in a test, from the lowest to the highest mark.