When using a behavioral chain,a(an)____________ makes the outcome of the chain more reinforcing.
A) prompt
B) establishing operation
C) larger number of component behaviors
D) discriminative stimulus

Question

When using a behavioral chain,a(an)____________ makes the outcome of the chain more reinforcing.​
A) ​prompt
B) ​establishing operation
C) larger number of component behaviors​
D) ​discriminative stimulus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An establishing operation (EO) makes the outcome of the chain more reinforcing. EO refers to anything that changes the value of a stimulus as a consequence of a person’s momentary condition (e.g., deprivation or satiation). For example, if a person is deprived of food, the reinforcement value of food will increase, making it more likely that the person will engage in a behavior to obtain food. In the context of a behavioral chain, an EO can increase the reinforcing value of the final behavior in the chain, making it more likely that the chain will be completed.

When Using a Behavioral Chain,a(an)____________ Makes the Outcome of the Chain