Question

Use a pair of similar examples to compare and contrast DRA and DRI.

Answer 1

Answer.

Behavior change utilizing standards of applied behavior analysis should be possible with nonpunishment methods utilizing differential reinforcement. Differential reinforcement is characterized as reinforcing a particular class of behavior while withholding reinforcement for other classes of behavior. For instance, if the objective behavior is for the student to point to the shading blue when educated to, "Point to blue," he is just reinforced when indicating the shading blue. For some other reaction, the understudy does not get reinforcement.

There are four types of differential reinforcement:

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior (DRI)

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior (DRA)

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior (DRO)

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL)

DRI - this techniques involves just reinforcing behaviors that are incompatible with the problem behavior while withholding reinforcement for the problem behavior. In other words, just behaviors that can't happen all the while with the problem behavior are reinforced.

Example:Kevin takes part in out of seat behavior so his instructor chooses to execute a DRI technique. She chooses to strengthen a behavior that is incompatible without of seat behavior. Sitting in his seat is picked as the incompatible behavior since it can't happen in the meantime as out of seat behavior. Kevin just gets reinforcement (ex. token) for sitting in his seat while reinforcement is withheld when Kevin is out of his seat.

DRA - this system involves reinforcing a behavior that fills in as a reasonable alternative for the problem behavior, yet isn't really incompatible with the problem behavior.

Example:Sarah participates in yelling out behavior after her educator offers a conversation starter to the class. Her instructor chooses to utilize a DRA technique in which Sarah is just reinforced (ex. approached) for raising her hand to answer an inquiry. This behavior is an alternative to yelling out, yet isn't incompatible as both the problem behavior and the alternative can happen in the meantime. Be that as it may, raising her hand is an all the more socially acceptable alternative.