Create a hypothetical contingency contract (see Schunk, p 113) utilizing behaviorist principles. You can draw from the experiences of a current or former student in your classroom or create a fictitious student profile if you are not currently teaching. Begin the contract by explaining the concerns you have been experiencing with the student. Include as many concerns as necessary to fulfill the post. As you construct the specifics of your contract, be sure to include (in any order) the following components:

1.  One example of operant conditioning (Schunk, pp 90-95). Your one example may demonstrate operant conditioning used as reinforcement or punishment (positive or negative).

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2.  One example of a scheduled reinforcer (Schunk, pp. 95-96). What consequence will be applied at what frequency or time or behavior (fixed/variable/ratio/interval)?

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  Understanding of the
topic under discussion –   

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significant ideas related to
topic(s) under discussion
– reflection on readings
and efforts to consider
applications, distinctions,
comparisons,
counterexamples, etc.
– use of correct
examples/quotes to make
points & to elaborate on
themes, issues,
distinctions, etc

  Contributions to
extending the
knowledge of the group –   

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research/readings beyond
the base text(s)
– student’s original
thoughts on the topic
– connections were made
based on multiple sources