Behavior-Change Procedures
Occurs when a response is followed immediately by the presentation of a stimulus change that increases the future occurrence of similar responses
positive reinforcement
The behavior occurs in other settings, with other subjects, other behaviors and with other stimuli
generalization
how many times the behavior occurs within a certain timeframe
rate
What does PBSP stand for
positive behavior support plan
anything a living organism does
behavior
A teaching technique that aims to prevent incorrect responses from happening by providing clear prompts proactively to guide the learner to the correct response
errorless teaching
a stimulus is removed which increases the future frequency of a behavior
negative reinforcement
data points are connected by a line to demonstrate changes over time of one continuous variable
line graph
the behaviors on the pbsp
target behaviors
anywhere that behavior happens
environment
If you engage in a low-probability behavior, then you are rewarded with the high-probability behavior
premack principle
anything in our environment that we contact through our five senses
stimulus
the observer is present and taking data, in real time, when the behavior is occurring
direct measurement
proactive intervention put in place before target behavior occurs
antecedent intervention
just one occurrence of a behavior
response
Reinforcement is delivered based on time, not any specific behaviors occurring
non-contingent reinforcement
an environmental variable that increases or decreases the value of reinforcement
motivating operation
when the data is assumed to have a certain outcome, so the observer tries to make sure their data reflects the predetermined outcome or goal
measurement bias
strategies implemented after a behavior occurs to address it safely and appropriately
responsive procedures
a variety of responses that all result in the same outcome/have same function/impact on the environment
response class
a teaching approach where the learner is asked to complete the entire task from start to finish, with support provided as needed throughout the process
total-task chaining
fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement
defining an objective and observable behavior in its entirety by being as detailed as possible and including examples and non-examples, onset, offset, and which measurement will be used for data collection
operational definition
an appropriate behavior that is taught to serve the same function as an interfering behavior
replacement behavior
behavior that occurs due to one's prior learning history with punishment and reinforcement
operant behavior