Matthew frequently screams when he wants attention from his Mom.In order to decrease Matthew's screaming behavior,his Mom does not pay attention to him when he screams.When Matthew quietly asks for attention,his behavior is reinforced with attention from his Mom.Which differential reinforcement procedure is Matthew's Mom using?
A) DRL
B) DRO
C) DRH
D) DRA

Question

Matthew frequently screams when he wants attention from his Mom.In order to decrease Matthew's screaming behavior,his Mom does not pay attention to him when he screams.When Matthew quietly asks for attention,his behavior is reinforced with attention from his Mom.Which differential reinforcement procedure is Matthew's Mom using?​
A) ​DRL
B) ​DRO
C) ​DRH
D) ​DRA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior (DRA) involves reinforcing a behavior that serves as an alternative to the unwanted behavior, while not reinforcing the unwanted behavior. In this case, Matthew's mom is reinforcing quiet requests for attention (an alternative behavior) instead of screaming.

Matthew Frequently Screams When He Wants Attention from His Mom