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Equivalence ClassesEquivalence Classes
Ps625 Concept FormationPs625 Concept Formation
Dr. Ken ReeveDr. Ken Reeve
Caldwell College Grad ABA Caldwell College Grad ABA ProgramsPrograms
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DefinitionDefinition a finite group of physically disparate stimuli (no a finite group of physically disparate stimuli (no
perceptual similarity)perceptual similarity) stimuli become related as a function of training stimuli become related as a function of training
(Fields, Adams, Buffington, Yang, & Verhave, 1996; (Fields, Adams, Buffington, Yang, & Verhave, 1996; Fields & Verhave, 1987; Sidman & Tailby, 1982; Fields & Verhave, 1987; Sidman & Tailby, 1982; Sidman, 1990)Sidman, 1990)
An equivalence class must contain at least three An equivalence class must contain at least three stimulistimuli
To establish a class of To establish a class of NN stimuli, stimuli, NN-1 stimulus--1 stimulus-stimulus relations are trained such that each stimulus relations are trained such that each stimulus in the potential class is used in at least stimulus in the potential class is used in at least one relationone relation
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ExampleExample
Written word DOGWritten word DOG The spoken word The spoken word
“DOG”“DOG” A picture of a dogA picture of a dog
DOG
DOG
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Another ExampleAnother Example
Written word CATWritten word CAT The spoken word The spoken word
“CAT”“CAT” A picture of a catA picture of a cat
CAT
CAT
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
Usually with conditional discrimination or Usually with conditional discrimination or match-to-sample (but other methods will match-to-sample (but other methods will also be discussed)also be discussed)
Symbolic notation is often used to outline Symbolic notation is often used to outline training/testing procedures:training/testing procedures: A, B, C, …N represent each of the disparate A, B, C, …N represent each of the disparate
stimuli that will make up the classstimuli that will make up the class 1, 2, 3, etc. notate the number of classes to be 1, 2, 3, etc. notate the number of classes to be
establishedestablished Thus, A1 = first stimulus in class 1; B3 = third Thus, A1 = first stimulus in class 1; B3 = third
stimulus in class 2; etc.stimulus in class 2; etc.
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
To establish equivalence classes, at To establish equivalence classes, at least two potential classes must be least two potential classes must be trained concurrentlytrained concurrently
training establishes both training establishes both substitutability of all stimuli within a substitutability of all stimuli within a particular equivalence class in particular equivalence class in addition to discrimination between addition to discrimination between classesclasses
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
To establish equivalence classes with three To establish equivalence classes with three members, at least two relations must be trained members, at least two relations must be trained for each potential class (remember the for each potential class (remember the NN-1 rule)-1 rule)
Let’s consider our DOG and CAT potential Let’s consider our DOG and CAT potential equivalence classesequivalence classes
First train the AB relation (given stimulus A select First train the AB relation (given stimulus A select stimulus B)stimulus B) the word DOG (A1) is presented as a samplethe word DOG (A1) is presented as a sample The positive comparison (Co+) would be the spoken The positive comparison (Co+) would be the spoken
word dog (B1) (Selection would result in positive word dog (B1) (Selection would result in positive feedback or reinforcement)feedback or reinforcement)
the negative comparison (Co-) would be the spoken the negative comparison (Co-) would be the spoken word cat (B2) (Selection would result in corrective word cat (B2) (Selection would result in corrective feedback or extinction) feedback or extinction)
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DOG
DOGCAT
Training AB relation
A1
B2 B1
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
In addition, to train the AB relationIn addition, to train the AB relation the word CAT (A2) is presented as a samplethe word CAT (A2) is presented as a sample The positive comparison (Co+) would be the spoken The positive comparison (Co+) would be the spoken
word cat (B2) (Selection would result in positive word cat (B2) (Selection would result in positive feedback or reinforcement)feedback or reinforcement)
the negative comparison (Co-) would be the spoken the negative comparison (Co-) would be the spoken word dog (B2) (Selection would result in corrective word dog (B2) (Selection would result in corrective feedback or extinction) feedback or extinction)
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Training AB relation
CAT
DOGCAT
A2
B2 B1
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
Once responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that Once responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that the learner has formed the AB conditional relationthe learner has formed the AB conditional relation
also demonstrates that learner can discriminate also demonstrates that learner can discriminate between the two different “A” stimuli, the two different between the two different “A” stimuli, the two different “B” stimuli, and the A stimuli from the B stimuli“B” stimuli, and the A stimuli from the B stimuli
At this point we can either continue training more At this point we can either continue training more conditional discriminations conditional discriminations oror we can do our first test we can do our first test for an EMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATION (a conditional for an EMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATION (a conditional discrimination that emerges with no direct training discrimination that emerges with no direct training history)history)
If the learner “knows” that A goes with B, can they If the learner “knows” that A goes with B, can they demonstrate the reverse? (B goes with A)demonstrate the reverse? (B goes with A)
This emergent relation shows SYMMETRY This emergent relation shows SYMMETRY
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TESTING BA symmetry relation
CAT
CAT B2
A2 A1
DOG
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TESTING BA symmetry relation
CAT
DOG B1
A2 A1
DOG
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
If BA TESTING is 100% correct, we can conclude If BA TESTING is 100% correct, we can conclude that the learner has formed the BA conditional that the learner has formed the BA conditional symmetry relation with no direct trainingsymmetry relation with no direct training
It is called “symmetry” because the relation is a It is called “symmetry” because the relation is a mirror image or reversal of the one directly mirror image or reversal of the one directly trainedtrained
At this point, we can continue training more At this point, we can continue training more conditional discriminationsconditional discriminations
Let’s train the BC conditional relationLet’s train the BC conditional relation
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Training BC relation
DOG B1
C2 C1
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Training BC relation
CAT B2
C2 C1
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
Once responding is 100% correct, we can Once responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that the learner has formed the conclude that the learner has formed the BCBC conditional relationconditional relation
Now we can either continue training more Now we can either continue training more conditional discriminations conditional discriminations oror we can do our 2 we can do our 2ndnd test for an EMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATIONtest for an EMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATION
If the learner “knows” that B goes with C, can If the learner “knows” that B goes with C, can they demonstrate the reverse? (C goes with B)they demonstrate the reverse? (C goes with B)
This emergent relation would show a SECOND This emergent relation would show a SECOND SYMMETRY relationSYMMETRY relation
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TESTING CB symmetry relation
DOG
C1
B1 B2
CAT
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TESTING CB symmetry relation
DOG
C2
B1 B2
CAT
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
If TEST responding is 100% correct, we can If TEST responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that the learner has formed the conclude that the learner has formed the CBCB symmetry conditional relationsymmetry conditional relation
At this point, we have trained our N-1 relations (3 At this point, we have trained our N-1 relations (3 members subtract 1 equals 2!)members subtract 1 equals 2!)
Now we can continue testing for another Now we can continue testing for another EMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATIONEMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATION
If the learner “knows” that A goes with B, and B If the learner “knows” that A goes with B, and B goes with C, can they demonstrate that A goes goes with C, can they demonstrate that A goes with C?with C?
This emergent relation would show a TRANSITIVE This emergent relation would show a TRANSITIVE relationrelation
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TESTING AC transitive relation
A1
C2 C1
DOG
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TESTING AC transitive relation
A2
C2 C1
CAT
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Training & Testing Training & Testing ProceduresProcedures
If TEST responding is 100% correct, we can If TEST responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that the learner has formed the conclude that the learner has formed the ACAC transitive conditional relationtransitive conditional relation
We have one last test for another EMERGENT We have one last test for another EMERGENT (DERIVED) RELATION(DERIVED) RELATION
If the learner “knows” that A goes with B, and B If the learner “knows” that A goes with B, and B goes with C, can they demonstrate that C goes goes with C, can they demonstrate that C goes with A?with A?
This emergent relation would shows a This emergent relation would shows a combination of symmetry and transitivity; it is combination of symmetry and transitivity; it is called an EQUIVALENCE relationcalled an EQUIVALENCE relation
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TESTING CA equivalence relation
A1A2
C1
CAT DOG
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TESTING CA equivalence relation
A1A2
C2
CAT DOG
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Training & Testing SummaryTraining & Testing Summary If TEST responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that the If TEST responding is 100% correct, we can conclude that the
learner has formed two equivalence classes (one for dogs and learner has formed two equivalence classes (one for dogs and one for cats)one for cats)
We TRAINED 2 relations:We TRAINED 2 relations: A A B B B B C C
We TESTED 4 EMERGENT (DERIVED) relations:We TESTED 4 EMERGENT (DERIVED) relations: B B A symmetry A symmetry C C B symmetry B symmetry A A C transitivity C transitivity C C A equivalence A equivalence
Another set of tests for REFLEXIVITY (IDENTITY) is usually Another set of tests for REFLEXIVITY (IDENTITY) is usually omitted unless the learner is less skilled:omitted unless the learner is less skilled: A A A A B B B B C C C C
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Training & Testing SummaryTraining & Testing Summary Now each member of each class occasions the Now each member of each class occasions the
selection of all the other members of the classselection of all the other members of the class This occurs for all combinations even though we This occurs for all combinations even though we
only directly trained a subset of all possible only directly trained a subset of all possible relationsrelations
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Equivalence Class Equivalence Class ExpansionsExpansions
Once we have 3-member equivalence Once we have 3-member equivalence classes, we can continue to expand them classes, we can continue to expand them in a number of waysin a number of ways
One way is by training additional One way is by training additional conditional relations and testing for conditional relations and testing for additional emergent conditional relationsadditional emergent conditional relations
For example, train the relation CD in which For example, train the relation CD in which stimulus D is the Spanish word PERRO for stimulus D is the Spanish word PERRO for the dog class and GATO for the cat classthe dog class and GATO for the cat class
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Training CD relation
D1D2
C2
GATO PERRO
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Training CD relation
D1D2
C1
GATO PERRO
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Training & Testing SummaryTraining & Testing Summary Then we would test for all possible new emergent Then we would test for all possible new emergent
relationsrelations D D C symmetry C symmetry A A D transitivity D transitivity B B D transitivity D transitivity D D A equivalence A equivalence D D B equivalence B equivalence
If test results are 100%, then we can now If test results are 100%, then we can now conclude that we have two 4-member conclude that we have two 4-member equivalence classesequivalence classes
And so on…And so on…
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More Equivalence Class More Equivalence Class ExpansionsExpansions
Once we have equivalence classes, we can Once we have equivalence classes, we can also expand them by using them as “transfer also expand them by using them as “transfer networks”networks”
This means that we train an operant response This means that we train an operant response (different from the previous selection (different from the previous selection response) in the presence of only 1 member response) in the presence of only 1 member of each equivalence classof each equivalence class
For example, train a child to say WOOF in the For example, train a child to say WOOF in the presence of A1 and MEOW in the presence of presence of A1 and MEOW in the presence of A2A2
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DOG
WOOF!
Training response transfer
A1
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MEOW!
Training response transfer
A2CAT
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More Equivalence Class More Equivalence Class ExpansionsExpansions
If we now present stimuli B, C, or D, If we now present stimuli B, C, or D, the child should also say WOOF (in the child should also say WOOF (in the presence of the dog class the presence of the dog class members) and MEOW (in the members) and MEOW (in the presence of the cat class members)presence of the cat class members)
This should occur without direct This should occur without direct trainingtraining
As such, it demonstrates another As such, it demonstrates another type of emergent behaviortype of emergent behavior
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MEOW!
TESTING response transfer
GATO CAT
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WOOF!
TESTING response transfer
PERRO DOG
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And…um, victory is mine!
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More Equivalence Class More Equivalence Class ExpansionsExpansions
Once we have equivalence classes, we can Once we have equivalence classes, we can also expand them by testing to see whether also expand them by testing to see whether physical variations (“variants”) of each physical variations (“variants”) of each equivalence class member will still occasion equivalence class member will still occasion selection of all other membersselection of all other members
For example, what if we present emergent For example, what if we present emergent relations in which the dog or cat picture relations in which the dog or cat picture used in training (stimulus C1 and C2) is used in training (stimulus C1 and C2) is substituted with DIFFERENT pictures? substituted with DIFFERENT pictures? (notated as C’1 or C’2)(notated as C’1 or C’2)
Will these “variants” still occasion class-Will these “variants” still occasion class-consistent responding?consistent responding?
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TESTING C’A “generalized” equivalence relation
A1A2
C’2
CAT DOG
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A1A2
C’2
CAT DOG
TESTING C’A “generalized” equivalence relation
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A1A2
C’2
CAT DOG
TESTING C’A “generalized” equivalence relation
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A1A2
C’2
CAT DOG
TESTING C’A “generalized” equivalence relation
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Generalized Equivalence Generalized Equivalence ClassClass
Note that many cat pictures occasion selection Note that many cat pictures occasion selection of the other members of the equivalence classof the other members of the equivalence class
Thus, the class-consistent selections made by Thus, the class-consistent selections made by the learner have generalized to variants of one the learner have generalized to variants of one member of the equivalence classmember of the equivalence class
So we call this a “generalized equivalence So we call this a “generalized equivalence class”class”
It is actually a merger of an equivalence class It is actually a merger of an equivalence class with a perceptual class…with a perceptual class…
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CAT
One equivalence class + one linked perceptual class =
CAT
GATO
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CAT
Generalized equivalence class
CAT
GATO
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Generalized Equivalence Generalized Equivalence ClassClass
We can also present variants of EACH We can also present variants of EACH equivalence class member to see if they equivalence class member to see if they occasion selection of the other members occasion selection of the other members of the equivalence classof the equivalence class
This would produce an even larger This would produce an even larger generalized equivalence classgeneralized equivalence class
It would be a merger of an equivalence It would be a merger of an equivalence class with perceptual classes linked to class with perceptual classes linked to each equivalence class member…each equivalence class member…
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CAT
Generalized equivalence class (expanded further)
CAT GATO
GATO
GATO
CATCAT
CAT
CAT
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Training Structures for Training Structures for Equivalence ClassEquivalence Class
Refers to how the training relations and Refers to how the training relations and derived relations are “situated” relative to derived relations are “situated” relative to one anotherone another
Can affect likelihood of class formationCan affect likelihood of class formation See nextSee next
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Linear Training StructureLinear Training Structure
A A B B
B B C C
C C D D
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One-to-Many Training One-to-Many Training StructureStructure
A A B B
CC
DD
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Many-to-One Training Many-to-One Training StructureStructure
B B A A
C C
DD
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Training/Testing VariationsTraining/Testing Variations
This refers to when you train and test for This refers to when you train and test for various conditional relationsvarious conditional relations
See next…See next…
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Simultaneous ProcedureSimultaneous Procedure
First, train ALL training relations in one First, train ALL training relations in one trial block until you reach criteriontrial block until you reach criterion
Then, test ALL derived (emergent) Then, test ALL derived (emergent) relations in another trial blockrelations in another trial block
This procedure tends to produce poor This procedure tends to produce poor performanceperformance
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Simple-to-Complex Simple-to-Complex ProcedureProcedure
First, train only 1 relation to criterion in a trial First, train only 1 relation to criterion in a trial block (e.g., Ablock (e.g., AB)B)
Then, test the “simplest” derived (emergent) Then, test the “simplest” derived (emergent) relation in another trial block (e.g., Brelation in another trial block (e.g., BA)A)
Then, train the next 1 relation to criterion in a trial Then, train the next 1 relation to criterion in a trial block (e.g., Bblock (e.g., BC)C)
Then, test the next “simplest” derived (emergent) Then, test the next “simplest” derived (emergent) relation in another trial block (e.g., Crelation in another trial block (e.g., CB)B)
Followed by AFollowed by AC testingC testing Followed by CFollowed by CA testingA testing