This episode focuses on how behavior analysts test whether a stimulus will actually function as a reinforcer rather than simply being liked. The discussion examines concurrent schedules, single-operant arrangements, and progressive ratio schedules as methods for testing relative value, absolute value, and reinforcer strength. It emphasizes that understanding what a person will work for is essential for building effective interventions.

This podcast was generated by NotebookLM based on the contents of the textbook Applied Behavior Analysis, Third Edition, 2020, by Cooper, Heron, & Heward. The views expressed in the podcast are not meant to represent those of the authors or the instructor for this class. The podcast is also not meant as a replacement for reading and reviewing the course material.