FUNCTIONS
What are the Functions of Behavior?
S-Sensory
E-Escape
A-Attention
T-Tangible
What is Reinforcement?
A consequence that increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur again.
Any consequence that decreases the likelihood a behavior will happen again.
How should you respond to inappropriate or unwanted Attention Seeking Behavior?
Ignore until behavior stops or appropriate attention seeking occurs.
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Adding something to
In ABA, What does Negative mean?
Removing Something
Bonus:
What are appropriate Attention Seeking Behaviors
FCT, etc.
Reinforcement or Punishment?
Positive or Negative?
Positive Reinforcement
I was speeding down the road and I was pulled over and received a traffic ticket for speeding.
Reinforcement or Punishment?
Positive or Negative?
Positive Punishment
Billy is playing with a kickball. A peer takes it away and runs. Billy drops to the ground/floor, screaming and crying. A teacher brings the ball back to Billy. He stops screaming and crying.
What are the ABC's?
What is the possible function?
A-Peer takes the ball.
B-Cry and Scream
C-Teacher returns ball
TANGIBLE
I received an A on my Math Test, my mom removed 3 chores from my list.
Reinforcement or Punishment?
Positive or Negative?
Negative Reinforcement
I paid a $500 dollar fine for my speeding ticket.
Reinforcement or Punishment?
Positive or Negative?
Negative Punishment
I click my tongue with and without attention, with and without toys, and when I am by myself.
What is the possible function of my behavior?
Sensory/Automatic
I do not like a fan blowing in my face, I turn the fan off.
Positive or Negative?
Reinforcement or Punishment?
Negative Reinforcement
I want to stop cursing; I wear a rubber band on my wrist and snap it every time I say a curse word.
Reinforcement or Punishment?
Positive or Negative?
Positive Punishment