Group Contingencies

Group Contingencies

1. Interdependent

   • R+ for each member of the group is contingent upon the behavior of the group as a whole

2. Dependent

   • Helpful when one member of the groups seeks the approval of other members more than the teacher
   • All members of the group receive R+ contingent upon one or a few members of the group reaching the established criterion.

3. Those who excel at meeting the criteria can increase their chances of receiving reinforcement by.

   • Showing the underperforming members of the group what to do.
   • Good Behavior Game
     • 2 team, least pbx earns R+
       • sometimes Both teams can both earn reinforcement
   • bullying an coercing the underperformers

4. When the BX of a majority of the group members needs to be changed us...

5. Independent