ABA Terminology 1
What the abbreviation ABC stands for
Antecedent, behavior, consequence
Teaching a learner to request a break instead of engaging in challenging behavior is an example of this.
Functional Communication Training
How often should we be using MASCOT strategies?
All of the time during our sessions!
A child cleans their room and receives a treat, making them more likely to clean in the future.
positive reinforcement
These strategies are used to limit challenging behaviors before they occur
antecedent/proactive strategies
access to tangibles, attention, escape, and automatic/sensory are all examples of this
the 4 functions of behavior
Gradually reducing assistance so a learner responds independently is called this.
prompt fading
The two types of MASCOT strategies are
proactive and reactive
A loud noise stops when a student puts on headphones, increasing the likelihood that they will put on headphones in similar situations.
negative reinforcement
This is where you can find your BT Roadmap
Google Drive
Measuring the time between an instruction and the start of a response.
latency
A learner independently uses a communication skill at home, at school, and in the clinic. What is this called?
Generalization
this strategy effects the learners immediate environment including seating, tables, auditory and visual stimuli
structure
This occurs when a consequence decreases the future frequency of a behavior.
punishment
This schedule provides reinforcement for the first response after varying amounts of time.
Variable Interval schedule
shaping
A stimulus that signals reinforcement is available for a particular response.
Using first-then language, token boards, and other visual stimuli prior to placing a demand are examples of
antecedent contingency strategies
A teacher stops giving attention following previously reinforced and attention-maintained calling out, and the behavior eventually decreases. This is an example of what procedure?
this MASCOT strategy takes into account outside setting events that may be contributing to undesirable behavior
Other
Teaching a complex skill by breaking it into smaller, teachable steps is called this
task analysis
Recording whether a behavior occurs throughout the entire interval.
whole-interval
what does EACH letter in MASCOT stand for
Motivation, Activity, Structure, Contingency, Other, Teaching
A behavior temporarily increases in frequency, intensity, or duration when reinforcement is first discontinued.
extinction burst
what does SR+ stand for?
positive reinforcement