Functions of Behavior
A client is playing with cars on the floor and suddenly becomes agitated. Instead of sitting with his cars, he begins to yell and jump up and down on his knees, pounding his knees onto the cement floor.
What is SENSORY?
A visual and tangible system, which involves giving the child a “token” when they display positive behavior. These tokens are accumulated on a board and can be exchanged for a stronger reinforcer, making it a perfect example of a secondary reinforcer.
What is a Token Board?
During circle time, your learner is constantly touching the peer next to them. You hand them two rhythm sticks and model how to rub and bang them together and reinforce as your learner copies your movements with the sticks.
What is DRI?
The process of increasing or strengthening a behavior by adding a reinforcing stimulus.
What is POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT?
Your client often has a tantrum when he sits down for snack because he wants to watch a video. As soon as you walk into the kitchen you tell the client "first sit down, then video."
What is PREMACK'S PRINCIPLE?
While running a sorting colors program the client throws all of the cards on the floor and hides under the table.
What is ESCAPE?
A child learning to wash their hands independently may start with learning to turn on the faucet. Once this initial skill is learned, the next step may be getting their hands wet, etc.
What is Chaining?
A child who repeatedly leaves his seat during dinnertime. The parent would set a timer for ten minutes. If the child does not leave his seat during this time, he is rewarded with television time following dinner.
What is DRO?
A procedure that occurs when a previously reinforced response is no longer met with reinforcement.
What is EXTINCTION?
A client has had problem behaviors while running their counting program for your last 2 sessions with them. Instead of starting with the Sd "Count to 10" the RBT first says, "give me a high 5", "Do a silly dance!", and "Sit in your chair". You deliver positive praise after each action and then deliver the original Sd.
What is BEHAVIOR MOMENTUM?
Joey is building a lego tower when his Mom comes in and tells him it is time to get ready for bed. Joey's mom starts to grab the toys and he falls to the floor screaming "No, no, no" She rubbed his back told him it would be okay and then let him keep playing with the Legos.
What is ACCESS?
Making adjustments to the learning environment prior to the occurrence of problem behavior and clearly defining appropriate/expected behaviors.
What is Antecedent Manipulation?
A child constantly demands food from his parents. Each time the child makes a demand, his parents would ignore him. Only when the child asks politely do the parents turn, acknowledge him, and satisfy his request.
What is DRA?
A positive statement towards the student that acknowledges a desired behavior in specific, observable terms.
What is BEHAVIOR SPECIFIC PRAISE?
Before the client leaves their favorite toy to go to the bathroom the RBT gives them a verbal reminder that they will be cleaning up in 3 minutes, 1 minute, and 10 seconds.
What is PRIMING?
What is ESCAPE?
The process of measuring and monitoring one's own behavior.
What is Self-Monitoring?
Your patient pulls on your shirt and whines when they want attention. The BCBA has written a plan to teach the patient to tap your arm to gain attention appropriately.
What is DRA?
The process of increasing or strengthening a behavior by removing an undesired or aversive stimulus.
What is NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT?
A client has a difficult time transitioning from one activity to another. The RBT carries a visual schedule board with them throughout the session so the client can see what activity they are going to next.
What is VISUAL SUPPORTS?
Combines the principles of ABA with a play-based approach to build skills in pivotal areas of development.
What is NET (Natural Environment Teaching)?
A student hits teachers frequently. His teacher sets up a 5 minute interval during which if the student doesn't hit anyone, he earns 3 minutes to play a video game. if hitting occurs, the timer is reset.
What is DRO?
The process of selectively reinforcing desired behaviors while withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors.
What is DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT?
What is PAIRING?