Behavior-Change Procedures
Modeling, instructions, and rules
Use models, instructions, and rules as behavior-change procedures while checking whether performance contacts relevant contingencies.
How this shows up in scenario questions
- 1Select modeling for observational learning needs.
- 2Use instructions or rules efficiently without overreliance.
- 3Identify when rules are not producing performance change.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming instructions alone teach fluent performance.
- Using modeling without rehearsal or feedback when needed.
- Ignoring contingency contact after rules.
Distractor patterns
- Repeat instructions indefinitely.
- Use model only when learner cannot observe it.
- Skip data because the rule is clear.
Related terms
modelinginstructionsrulesrule-governed behavior