EAB 3703 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: Weight Loss, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Systematic Desensitization
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Behavioral contract written agreement identifying level and consequences of a target behavior. Creates systematic application of reinforcement / punishment. Components: identify the target behavior and criterion level, state how the behavior will be measured, state when the behavior must occur, identify consequences, identify who will implement the contingency, signatures. One party contract (one person desires behavior change) Two party contract (change behavior of two people) Parallel contract two independent contracts, one for each party. Quid pro quo contract the behavior change of one party serves as the reinforcer for the behavior change of the other (and vice- versa) Applications for behavior contracts weight loss, studying, couples therapy. Target behavior: going to the gym 5 days/week. How will behavior be measured: if went to the gym for at least one hour that day, it will be marked on a calendar. Consequences: if completed the week successfully, can have margaritas on the weekend; if week not completed, cannot have margaritas.
