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Behavioral momentum theory: equations and applications.

John A Nevin¹, Timothy A Shahan

¹University of New Hampshire, USA. jnevin@cisunix.unh.edu

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

|January 6, 2012

Summary

Behavioral momentum theory explains how reinforcers in a context influence behavior persistence. This framework aids in understanding and guiding interventions like extinction and reinforcement schedules.

Keywords:

alternative reinforcement behavioral momentum theory extinction relapse resistance to change

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Psychology
Behavior Analysis

Background:

Behavioral momentum theory quantifies how reinforcers within a discriminative stimulus context affect behavior persistence.
The theory posits that all reinforcers encountered in a stimulus context enhance resistance to change, irrespective of their contingency.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the mathematical equations of behavioral momentum theory.
To address the theory's application in applied behavior analysis settings.
To provide a framework for understanding interventions and their effects.

Main Methods:

The paper outlines the core equations of behavioral momentum theory.
It discusses the application of these equations to practical intervention scenarios.
The theory is presented as a quantitative model for behavior persistence.

Main Results:

Behavioral momentum theory offers a quantitative account of behavior persistence.
It integrates various reinforcement schedules and their impact on behavior change.
The theory predicts effects of interventions such as extinction and differential reinforcement.

Conclusions:

Behavioral momentum theory provides a unifying framework for understanding behavior persistence.
It can guide the application of interventions in applied settings.
The theory highlights potential counterintuitive effects of reinforcement strategies.