Definitions and Concepts
ABA stands for
What is Applied Behavior Analysis
The function of behavior that gains access to preferred items or activities
What is tangible
Teaching one skill across different people, settings, and stimuli helps with this.
What is generalization?
This term describes an event that increases the likelihood a behavior will occur again
What is reinforcement
The function of behavior maintained by avoiding demands.
What is escape
Breaking down skills into smaller teachable steps.
What is task analysis?
A stimulus change that follows a behavior and decreases the future likelihood of that behavior
What is punishment
Teaching an alternative behavior that serves the same function.
What is differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA)?
A procedure where the therapist slowly removes prompts over time
Prompt fading
An observable and measurable action.
What is behavior
A plan written by the BCBA that outlines strategies to decrease problem behavior.
What is a Behavior Reduction Plan
Teaching a skill during naturally occurring routines or play is called this.
What is natural environment teaching (NET)
The "ABC" of behavior stands for this.
What is Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
When reinforcement is no longer provided for a previously reinforced behavior.
What is extinction?
A teaching procedure where the learner is prompted to complete the first step, and the RBT helps with the rest.
Forward Chaining