Stimulus Control

Course Code: REL-ATS-0-BM3-V2

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Use strategies to reduce variables that distract from intended stimuli
Use techniques to gain stimulus control for intervention purposes
Use strategies to transfer stimulus control to naturally occurring stimuli

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Importance of Stimulus Control

What is Stimulus Control

How is Stimulus Control Used?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Antecedents and Stimulus Control

The 3-Term Contingency and Stimulus Control

Discriminative Stimuli: Immediate Antecedents

Motivating Operations as Distant Antecedents

Review

Summary

Section 4: Development of Stimulus Control

Stimulus Discrimination Training

Concept Formation

Stimulus Equivalence

Relevant Factors Affecting the Development of Stimulus Control

Review

Summary

Section 5: Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Prompts to Develop Stimulus Control

Stimulus Control Transfer

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.