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Understanding Rule-Governed and Contingency-Shaped Behavior Aligned with BACB 5 th Edition Task List Item B-13 (BACB ® , 2017) Directions: For this skill area, you will want to train the supervisee on the concept of rule-governed versus contingency-shaped behavior (BACB ® , 2017). Use the model below to help frame your Behavioral Skills Training in this area with the supervisee. Row 2 provides you with prompts for each column. The subsequent rows should be used to document what was done at each step in the Behavioral Skills Training model to provide instruction to the supervisee along with a performance rating of the supervisee. You can use the additional rows or add additional rows as needed if you need to continue to provide training in this area to the supervisee until mastery is achieved. Date(s) Time(s) Instruction Modeling Rehearsal Feedback Performance Rating Indicate the date(s) that you worked on this skill with the supervisee. Indicate the time(s) that you worked on this skill with the supervisee. Please detail here how you will provide instruction to the supervisee on this concept and how the concept was explained to the supervisee. Please detail how you gave the supervisee the opportunity to observe the skill being demonstrated. Please detail how the supervisee practiced the skill that you trained them in. Please document your feedback to the supervisee and how you provided feedback. Please rate the supervisee’s level of performance here by writing the number in the box(es) below. __/__/__ ___:___am/pm to ___:___am/pm In Vivo Training Video Model Role Play Other (please specify): Verbally Written Narrative of Feedback: 5=Mastered 4=Highly Proficient 3=Proficient 2=Emerging Proficiency 1=Minimal Proficiency 0=No Knowledge __/__/__ ___:___am/pm to ___:___am/pm In Vivo Training Video Model Role Play Other (please specify): Verbally Written Narrative of Feedback: 5=Mastered 4=Highly Proficient 3=Proficient 2=Emerging Proficiency 1=Minimal Proficiency 0=No Knowledge __/__/__ ___:___am/pm to ___:___am/pm In Vivo Training Video Model Verbally Written Narrative of Feedback: 5=Mastered 4=Highly Proficient 3=Proficient © 2021 Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC. All rights reserved.

Role Play Other (please specify): 2=Emerging Proficiency 1=Minimal Proficiency 0=No Knowledge Additional Comments on Supervisee’s Performance: Possible Assignments for Supervisee with Corresponding Performance Ratings Below are some sample assignments/activities for your supervisee to complete related to the corresponding skill and you can check off the performance rating on the assignment. You can use the blank rows or add additional rows to put your own assignments that you give the supervisee. Assignment Ideas Performance Rating on Assignment (Check off the rating in the columns below) Additional Comments 0 = No Knowledge 1 = Minimal Proficiency 2 = Emerging Proficiency 3 = Proficient 4 = Highly Proficient 5 = Mastered Supervisee completes a worksheet defining rule-governed and contingency-shaped behaviors and provides examples in everyday life and clinical case examples from clients they are working with (see sample worksheet in this section). Supervisee writes treatment plans for clients that distinguishes rule- governed and contingency-shaped behaviors. Supervisee demonstrates ability to explain and train others on rule-governed and contingency-shaped behavior to an RBT. © 2021 Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC. All rights reserved.

Concept & Terminology Worksheet Directions : As a supervisee, it is important for you to develop an understanding of foundational knowledge of behavior analysis. This activity is designed for you to further develop your ability to define and provide examples of terminology and concepts in behavior analysis. Please complete the worksheet below related to the ABA concepts and how it can be seen in clients that you are working with. Terminology Technical Definition Simplified Definition (for parents or non-ABA persons) Everyday Life Example Examples Specific to Client Cases You Are Working On Rule-governed behavior Behavior under the control of as rules and instructions, rather than behavior shaped by reinforcing or aversive con- sequences. Because it covers a broader array of verbal stimuli, the term “rule- governed behavior” generally has been replaced by the term “verbally- controlled behavior.” Behavior is controlled by rules rather than reinforcement. Driving laws allow for reckless driving to be controlled to a safe level. People are rarely reinforced for good, safe driving. Token economy rules Contingency- shaped behavior Behavior learned by Behavior is shaped by Training a dog, if they do Contingency is that if my client © 2021 Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC. All rights reserved.

experiencing consequence s directly. Behavior shown to be more susceptible to generally prevailing contingencies than to verbal stimuli such as instructions or rules. providing reinforcement for good behavior, and no reinforcement for incorrect behavior. something good like follow a command, they are reinforced with treats or affection voids in the potty, they receive edible reinforcement and praise. If they do not, client is not reinforced. © 2021 Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC. All rights reserved.