Functions
Principles
PRT Basics
Case Studies
Data Collection
100
The Function Seeks Social Contact or Interaction
What is Attention
100
The Principle that refers to the presentation of a stimulus (event) which increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future.
What is Positive Reinforcement?
100
This is the Most widelyutilized Pivotal Area in PRT
What is Motivation
100
This principle occurs when Amy takes a bath but she does not like to have her hair washed. When it's time to wash her hair, Amy will scratch her mother, scream and cry. Her mother does not like it when Amy gets upset so she does not wash her hair and lets Amy play with her bath toys until it is time to get out of the bath tub. Amy will probably have another tantrum when it is time to wash her hair tomorrow.
What is Negative Reinforcement
100
this term is the Physical description of behavior
What is Topography
200
The Function that seeks to obtain desired items or activities
What is Access to Tangibles
200
The Principle that refers to the removal of an unpleasant event following a behavior. Consequently, the behavior is more likely to occur in the future
What is Negative Reinforcement
200
This Component of PRT utilizes strategies like: Cover the toy the Client is focused on, call the Client ’s name, move closer to Client , level with Client , bring item up to therapist’s eyes so Client looks up, etc. before prompting
What is Client Attending
200
This Principle occurs: Joe teases his twin brother Aiden on a daily basis Aiden used to get very angry and would cry when Joe teased him. Aiden's mother told him to ignore Joe and walk away. Now Aiden walks away when Joe teases him. Joe is less likely to tease Aiden because he is not getting a reaction anymore
What is Extinction
200
This term allows therapists to Specify when the behavior begins and when it stops
What is Movement Cycle
300
The Function which brings about avoidance or termination of unpleasant activity; task interaction; event
What is Escape
300
The Principle that refers to withholding a reinforcer that previously maintained a behavior with the result that the behavior is less likely to occur in the future.
What is Extinction
300
We create an opportunity where the Client is aware of what response is expected
What is Clear Opportunity
300
The function is determined when Matthew hides under his bed when the doorbell rings after school. His behavior therapist arrives in the early afternoon.
What is escape
300
This Description is of what behavior looks like from start to finish
What is Course
400
The Function That brings about some pleasurable sensation?
What is Sensory Feedback
400
This Principle refers to the delivery of a aversive event following the occurrence of a behavior. the result is that the behavior is less likely to occur in the future.
What is Positive Punishment
400
Follow the Client ’s lead by engaging in preferred task and correctly identify how to gain access to the reinforcing item/ activity
What is Shared Control
400
the function occurs when Amanda says "mommy" repeatedly when her mother is talking to her parent consultant.
What is Attention
400
this method os used by Counting and recording a specified behavior each time it occurs during a specified time interval
What is Frequency
500
The Function that enables child/parent to reduce stress; release pent up frustration or anger; relieve anxiety.
What is Tension Reduction / Sensory Behaviors
500
This Principle refers to the removal of a pleasurable activity (or tangible) following the occurrence of a behavior. the result is that the behavior is less likely to occur in the future
What is Negative Punishment
500
Provide the Client with an appropriate reinforcer that is directly and functionally related to the task
What is Natural Reinforcement
500
The Function occurs as Johnny cries and pulls his Dad’s hair when his video tape ends. Dad typically rewinds the video for Johnny.
What is Access to Tangibles
500
this analysis Helps determine the function of the behavior
What is A- B - C Analysis
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