Techniques for Generalization and Maintenance
As a professional, it is important for you to understand how behaviors are maintained and adapted to changing environments. When working with a client, you will provide strategies and methods to help them maintain their successes and adapt their behaviors to fit new and challenging situations.
For this Discussion, you will explain the strategies and techniques for promoting generalization and maintenance of behavior change, and you will provide a specific example of a technique to use with clients.
To Prepare
- Review the Learning Resources for this week, including the required weekly media programs, to gain an understanding of techniques for generalization and maintenance. Note: It is important for you to review all media for this week prior to completing this Discussion.
- Post an explanation of strategies and techniques you might use when promoting generalization and maintenance of behavior change. Provide an example of a generalization and maintenance technique you might use with a future client.
Resources
- Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
- Chapter 30, “Generalization and Maintenance of Behavior Change” (pp. 714–756)
- Little, S. G., & Akin-Little, A. (Eds). (2019). Behavioral interventions in schools: Evidence-based positive strategies (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association.
- Chapter 5, “Generalization and Maintenance” (pp. 97–112)