Application Assignment

Pretend to be David Premack

Baseline Activities
Fifi
Dave
Draw Picture
50 min
Watch TV
60 min
Read Book
30 min
Draw Picture
15 min
Watch TV
15 min
Read Book
5 min
1. Diagram the contingency for Dave when the instrumental activity is watching TV and the contingent activity is drawing a picture.

2. What contingencies should produce a reinforcement effect on reading for Fifi and Dave?

3. Can reading be used as a reinforcer for Fifi and Dave?
4. Can watching TV be used as a punisher for Fifi and Dave?
5. Can watching TV be punished with Fifi and Dave?
6. Can reading a book be used both as a reinforcer and a punisher with Fifi? How?