ABA Chapter Chat: Cooper Ch. 19 Podcast | Exploring Equivalence-Based Instruction

Support & Connect with Us ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abachapt... 💼 LinkedIn:   / abachapterchat   👥 Reddit:   / abachapterchat   Welcome back to ABA Chapter Chat! After listening, try a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide below, and don’t forget to comment your answers! In this episode of ABA Chapter Chat we take a deep dive into Chapter 19 of Applied Behavior Analysis by Cooper et. al. 3rd edition. The chapter focuses on stimulus equivalence and the applications of equivalence-based instruction (EBI) in applied behavior analysis. The text explains the concept of stimulus equivalence, which refers to the ability of individuals to establish relationships between stimuli that share no physical similarities. This occurs when a person learns to treat different stimuli as interchangeable through a process of pairing and testing. The chapter then explores various methodologies for teaching and testing for stimulus equivalence, including the matching-to-sample procedure, and examines different types of probe trials used to assess equivalence-class formation. Furthermore, chapter 19 discusses various procedural variations that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of EBI, such as using stimulus compounds, class-specific reinforcement, and simple discrimination training. Lastly, this chapter examines alternative theoretical approaches to relational responding, such as naming theory and relational frame theory (RFT), and explores their implications for understanding and teaching symbolic function. Take a deep dive into this chapter and test your knowledge with a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide. Be sure to comment your answers below! Happy listening! 1. What is stimulus equivalence? 2. What are the defining properties of stimulus equivalence? 3. What is equivalence-based instruction (EBI)? [00:00] Introduction: Connecting Symbols to Actions and Ideas [00:30] What is Stimulus Equivalence? Why It Matters [01:00] Sidman’s Groundbreaking Research on Equivalence [01:30] Uncovering Connections Without Direct Teaching [02:30] Transfer of Function: Learning Across Connections [03:30] Class Expansion and Merger: Building Complex Networks [04:00] Sidman’s Experiments: Understanding Beyond Memorization [05:00] Practical Teaching Tools: Compound Stimuli and Class-Specific Reinforcement [06:00] Real-Life Applications: Teaching Functional Math and Life Skills [07:00] Relearning After Injury: Using Equivalence in Therapy [08:00] Other Theories: Naming Theory and Relational Frame Theory Explained [09:30] How Naming Theory and RFT Improve Language and Learning [10:30] Applications for Children with Autism and Beyond [11:00] Using Equivalence to Teach College Students Complex Subjects [12:00] Potential in Adult Learning and Behavioral Change [13:00] Animal Studies: Sea Lions and Symbolic Learning