31 Aug Differential Reinforcement of Lower Rates of Responding
This discussion is focused on differential reinforcement of lower rates of responding (DRL). This is used when we want to decrease a behavior but not completely stop the behavior from occurring. Eating is a good example of this. A client may be overeating, but he cannot quit eating altogether. In this situation, it is more appropriate to work with the client so that he eats less frequently, or eats less food, since you do not want your client to starve.
For this discussion, complete the following:
- Describe a situation where you would like to decrease a behavior but not stop it from occurring. This can be a behavior of yours you would like to decrease, or a family member’s, friend’s, or client’s behavior.
- Explain why working to decrease the behavior you identified is a better choice than stopping the behavior altogether or reinforcing an alternate behavior.
Reference:
- Fritz, J. N., Jackson, L. M., Stiefler, N. A., Wimberly, B. S., & Richardson, A. R. (2017). . Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50(3), 590–599.
- Fuchs, L. S., Fuchs, D., & Applequist, K. F. (2013). Goals, use of. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: A reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
- Wack, S. R., Crosland, K. A., & Miltenberger, R. G. (2014). Using goal setting and feedback to increase weekly running distance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47(1), 181–185. doi:10.1002/jaba.108
