Question

Describe the difference between a behavior chain and chaining as a procedure.

Answer 1

Each step serves as a cue for the next step; a chain is really a series of signals and behaviors. Behavior chains are very important to all of us; as is the procedure for building chains, which is called chaining. Chaining is the reinforcement of successive elements of a behavior chain.

Practically any complex behavior we do in the way of operant behavior is part of a chain or a multitude of chains: eating, getting dressed, using the computer, counting, brushing your teeth, riding a bike, walking to school and so on. Behavior chains are very important to all of us; as is the procedure for building chains, which is called chaining.