Generalization Strategies

Generalization Strategies

1. Use indiscriminal contingencies

   • a progessively unpredictable reinforcement schedule

2. Train and Hope

   • the most prevalent approach
   • generalization is not specifically trained

3. Sequential Modification

   • the active focus on generalization through systematic modification of target behavior

4. Mediate generalization

   • learned strategy shares common features with the generalization

5. Train sufficient exemplars

   • the number of practice items needed
   • their diversity to establish a behavior and trigger generalization

6. Train to generalize

   • separate reinforcement of successful instances of behavior generalization

7. Program Common Stimuli

   • the tx stimuli are similar to those settings where generalization is expected

8. Introduce to natural maintaining contingencies

   • the transfer of a learned behavior to more naturally occuring enviroment

9. Train loosely

   • the introduction of variations of stimuli and the responses in preparation for the natural enviroment
   • exerting as little control over stimuli as possible

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