Definitions
what is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis
what are the different PROMPTS
Modeling, Gestural, Verbal, Partial/Full Physical, Visual
function of behavior in which the individual wants to obtain a preferred item or activity
what is the difference between negative reinforcement and negative punishment?
negative reinforcement: removes NON-PREFERRED item/event
negative punishment: removes PREFERRED item/event
the SD signals the value of a reinforcer
FALSE:
SD signals reinforcement is AVAILABLE, not the value
the data you take on new behaviors right before, during, and right after the behavior
ABC Data
reinforcement of SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATIONS to the target behavior
shaping
function of behavior in which the individual is trying to get away or avoid tasks
escape/avoidance function
what is the difference between positive reinforcement and positive punishment?
positive reinforcement: addition of PREFERRED item/event
positive punishment: addition of NON-PREFERRED item/event
generalization occurs when the behavior can occur outside of the training area
TRUE
this INCREASES the likelihood of target behaviors occurring
Reinforcers
not having enough or any of something
deprivation
the purpose or meaning behind a certain behavior
what is the difference between a tact and a mand?
tact: identification of stimuli
mand: request for stimuli
RBTs do not have to report any signs of neglect or abuse in the home.
FALSE:
RBTs are MANDATED REPORTERS
removal of reinforcement from a PREVIOUSLY REINFORCED behavior
extinction
a cue that signals reinforcement is available if the individual makes a particular response
Discriminative Stimulus (SD)
the behavior itself is reinforcing and is not dependent on any social interactions or gaining tangible items
automatic reinforcement
what is the difference between DTT and NET.
DTT: more controlled repetition of goals, small steps, often at a table.
NET: flexible approach that teaches in natural environment
Prompts are most effective when they follow the target behavior
FALSE:
Prompts must immediately follow SD in order to complete the target behavior. a completed target behavior does not require prompting.
decreases the current effectiveness of some stimulus, object, or event as reinforcement
abolishing operation
increases the current effectiveness of some stimulus, object, or event as reinforcement
establishing operations
a student participated in behaviors in order to be punished, criticized, praised, etc. rather than being ignored
what is the difference between continuous reinforcement and intermittent reinforcement
continuous reinforcement: reinforcement of every occurrence of a behavior
intermittent reinforcement: reinforcing occasional occurrences of a behavior
principles of behavior describe how behavior works and that behavior change tactics are how the applied behavior analysts put the principles to work to help people learn and use socially significant behaviors.
true