Vocabulary
Frequency
The number of times, or count a behavior or response happens
prompt fading
gradually removing prompt levels needed of fading out the intrusiveness?
DRO (differential reinforcement of other behaviors)
reinforce any other behavior other than undesirable behavior
functions of behavior
use when determining why an individual engaged in a certain behavior
automatic/sensory
escape
attention
access
extinction
the withholding of reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, resulting in a reduction of that behavior
Forward Chaining
Teaching skill steps one at a time from the first step to the last and prompting all steps after the step being taught. Reinforcement after teaching step and at the end of the task
errorless teaching
prompt the correct response as soon as you the SD. Essentially you are not giving the client a chance to make an error.
Discrete trial teaching
teacher based learning
ethics
must follow bacb code of ethics failure to do so can lead to loss of employment and certification
Differential reinforcement
a procedure in which one behavrior is reinforced while other behaviors are extinguished
Expressive language
The ability to communicate is the ability to express ones thoughts wants and needs. identifying and labeling the objects in the environment, putting words together to form sentences, describing events and actions, answering questions and making requests are all examples of expressive language
Error Correction (ECTER)
when a client makes a mistake on a target that has been previously mastered, do not acknowledge the mistake. represent the trial and be ready to prompt to get a correct response
discrimination training
how to respond in different environments
prompt hierarchy
levles of prompts used from greatest to least of least to greatest
expressive language hierarchy: full verbal, partial verbal, independent
receptive language: full physical partial physical model gestural independent
deprivation
not having something often enough and in return increases its effectiveness when used as a reinforcer
Prefrence assessment
assessment to determine what a child is motivated by primary reinforcer items or activities that are naturally reinforcing
mand
asking for something a request that has motivation
listener responding
following a direction given receptive language goal
punishment
anything that is added/removed after a behavior that decreases it, makes it less likely to happen again
continuous reinforcement
the target behavior occurs and is reinforced after every occurrence
Prompt
Duration
the amount of time that someone engages in the behavior
maintence
the ability of a child to demonstrate previously acquired skills over time and durations when reinforcement has been faded
extinction burst
the increase and or intensity of behavior in the early steps of extinction
continuous measurement
records every single occurrence of a behavior