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[Umbran]

.I'm pretty sure you and I use "positive" and "negative" in regards to behavior change differently. But just to be sure, what do you mean by positive and negative?

I am using it in the *colloquial* version of operant conditioning, rather than the technical one, because most of the audience does not know the technical terms, and the technical terms run outright contrary to colloquial language. Most folks will get confused by "positive punishment".

We refer to that as multiple schedules.

I don't know who "we" are. Do you wish to make an appeal to authority at this time?

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

I am using it in the *colloquial* version of operant conditioning, rather than the technical one, because most of the audience does not know the technical terms, and the technical terms run outright contrary to colloquial language. Most folks will get confused by "positive punishment".

The colloquial version of operant conditioning? You're going to have to explain that a bit more.

I don't know who "we" are. Do you wish to make an appeal to authority at this time?

"We" as in behavior analyst, such as myself. I don't need to appeal to authority. I am the authority.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Sure, dude. Which behavior was increased, and which behavior was decreased?

1) Vaccination numbers have declined over the past decade or so. The law- if it survives its challenges- may help.

2) Anti-vaxxing, is, AFAIK, a fluctuating number. But the converts away from the movement routinely cite non-confrontational methods as being key to their enlightenment.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

1) Vaccination numbers have declined over the past decade or so. The law- if it survives its challenges- may help.

2) Anti-vaxxing, is, AFAIK, a fluctuating number. But the converts away from the movement routinely cite non-confrontational methods as being key to their enlightenment.

Let me rephrase. Which behavior would you like to increase, and which behavior would you like to decrease?

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

We're going in circles, HS. You already know what behaviors. It has been stated above.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

We're going in circles, HS. You already know what behaviors. It has been stated above.

Yes, I know, which is why I'm trying to guide you in the right direction. I'm trying to get you out of the NASCAR circle. Make a right turn, you know? So, could you answer the question, counselor?

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

As they say in my field, asked and answered- move on.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

As they say in my field, asked and answered- move on.

No, I rephrased the question. You answered a different question. I'll take the blame for that as I was clear, but this is a different question. So, answer the question, counselor.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Still asked and answered, further upthread.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

Still asked and answered, further upthread.

Doesn't matter. Just answer, so we can get moving a long a new direction. You do want to stop going in circles, right?