Behaviors
"A client cries every time work is presented, and the work is removed. What might be maintaining the behavior?"
Escape
What does ABA stand for?
Applied Behavior Analysis
An RBT wants to teach a client to say the full word “ball.” The client first says “ba,” and the RBT reinforces the response. Over time, the RBT only reinforces responses that sound closer and closer to “ball.”
Shaping
A client hits another person. What is the function?
You cannot determine the function based only on the behavior.
What does DTT stand for?
Discrete Trial Training
A client learns to identify a spoon during DTT with one RBT. Later, the client correctly identifies different types of spoons with a different RBT in the kitchen.
Generalization
What are the four common functions of behavior?
Escape, attention, access to tangibles, and automatic reinforcement
What does NET stand for?
Natural Environmental Training
The RBT demonstrates how to clap, and the client copies the action.
Model Prompt
A client cries when they cannot have an iPad, and eventually receives the iPad. What is the likely function?
Access
What are the three parts of the ABC model?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
The RBT points toward the correct picture without saying anything.
Gestural Prompt
The RBT is talking to another staff member. The client begins yelling. The staff immediately turn toward the client and begin talking to them.
Attention
What is FCT?
Functional Communication Training
The RBT physically guides the client through the entire movement needed to complete the response.
Full Physical Prompt