IVc712 Behavior Change Applications

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/6.3. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Chrapková (lecturer)
Mgr. Zuzana Maštenová (lecturer)
Mgr. Ivana Trellová (lecturer)
Bc. Matúš Mader (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Learning outcomes of the course unit The course introduces the rules and rules for the application of procedures aimed at changing the individual's behavior. The study will explain the principles and procedures of functional behavior assessment using both direct and indirect behavioral diagnostic methods and techniques. In particular, the course will focus on functional behavior analysis, including variations (e.g., shortened behavioral behavior analysis, latency behavior analysis, or behavioral precursors). Furthermore, the rules affecting individual behavior and the interactions between antecedents, behavior, and behavioral consequences (e.g., positive and negative reinforcement, extinction, new empowerment, etc.) will be discussed in detail. Last but not least, the course will focus on procedures for modifying behavior and learning new skills in specific situations.
Learning outcomes
The graduate will understand the concepts and advanced procedures of applying behavioral change methods, such as positive and negative reinforcement, extinction, creation of new reinforcement, etc. Practically, he/she applies the behavioral change methods, in particular, employs reinforcement, use of prompts, and their gradual elimination. He/she will master intensive practical learning techniques, including flawless learning and error correction methods. He/she will be familiar with and know how to use techniques of development of verbal behavior with a focus on functional social communication of client/patient.
Syllabus
  • Functional assessment and functional behavior analysis
  • Strengthening, strengthening schedules including practical training
  • Prompts, removal of prompts, including practical training
  • Discrete trial training, including practical training
  • Flawless learning, including practical training
  • Methods of development of verbal behavior including practical training
  • Use of reinforcement, punishment, and extinction, including practical training
  • Learning discriminatory (including discriminatory) skills, including practical training
  • Premack's principle
  • Practical procedures for matching stimuli
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 75 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
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