Codes & PAC
Reinforcement
ABCs
Compassionate Care
Behavior PD Topics
100

This color code is often called before the most dangerous color code.

What is code yellow?

100

Something added after a behavior that increases the probability of that behavior re-occurring in the future

What is positive reinforcement?

100

This type of data collection uses the acronym ABC

What is antecedent, behavior, consequence 

100

This type of ABA is often referred to as "my way" and uses the acronym SBT.

What is Skill Based Treatment?

100

Another name for this term is relationship building.

What is pairing?

200

When a student elopes, staff radio this code to prevent too much reinforcing attention.

What is code quiet?

200

Something removed following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior re-occurring in the future

What is negative reinforcement?

200

This occurs prior to a target behavior

What is an antecedent?

200

This set of procedures include things such as showing continuous positive regard and empathy, following the student's lead, and limiting non-essential demands.

What are Universal Protocols?

200

The ability to apply a learned skill/behavior to new situations, settings, or people without direct instruction in those specific contexts

What is generalization?

300

This code level for room 123 means that 2-3 preferred staff enter the room but do not engage with the student.

What is level 2?

300

This schedule of reinforcement reinforces every correct response and is often used when teaching something new.

What is a continuous/ FR1 schedule of reinforcement?

300

Anything a person does

What is behavior? 

300

This doctorate level BCBA created PFA and SBT.

Who is Greg Hanley?

300

These are things added to a cue that increase the probability of resulting in a correct response.

What are prompts?

400

When this non-restraint PAC intervention is used, parents must be notified.

What is seclusion?

400

This procedure is used when a previously reinforced behavior no longer gets reinforced.

What is extinction?

400

This happens immediately after a behavior and may increase or decrease the chances of the behavior re-occurring in the future.

What is a consequence? 

400

When setting a hard boundary, the acronym STEAM may help you remember what steps to take to decrease escalation. Name what any letter in the acronym stands for.

What is

SET the boundary clearly, kindly, and confidently 

TACT/ label what is happening

EMPATHIZE and validate their feelings

ALLOW non-judgmental time 

MOVE on when they are ready

400

This intervention gives students sufficient time to process and respond; when done correctly, it supports independence and reduces prompt dependency.

What is wait time?

500

This part of the R&S form requires classroom staff to write about the student's re-entry into the classroom from a TO.

What is a post response?

500

This type of reinforcement schedule will maintain a behavior over time; it is the most resistant to change and is used in slot machines. 

What is an intermittent schedule of reinforcement?

500

This function of behavior may include antecedents such as asking the student what they want to work for or prompting them to start their work.

What is escape? 

500

Using ready/not ready visuals prior to transitioning are one way of gaining this from a student, which is similar to consent. 

What is assent? 

500

In this reinforcement schedule, a reinforcer is given after a predetermined average number of correct responses.

What is a Variable Ratio Schedule? 

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