ABA influencers
This person developed the theory of respondent conditioning.
Ivan Pavlov
What does NCR stand for?
Noncontingent Reinforcement
Is it ethical to implement a plan without parental consent?
Parent consent is required unless the client is their own guardian, in which case the client's consent is required.
This is the process of adding a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.
Positive Reinforcement
Expanded behavior analysis to verbal behavior.
B.F. Skinner
What does DRO stand for?
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior
What should a BCBA do when working outside their scope?
Seek supervision or training
This approach uses natural environments instead of contrived settings.
NET – Natural Environment Teaching
Developed the "Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis" (IISCA).
Gregory Hanley
What does EXT stand for?
Extinction
A BCBA's best friend’s son is diagnosed with ASD and the best friend requests the BCBA to provide services for their child. Why is this not appropriate?
A BCBA should not provide services to a best friend’s child because it creates a multiple relationship, which can lead to conflicts of interest and ethical concerns.
This strategy involves adding a preferred activity after a less preferred task.
Premack Principle (First-Then)
Known for his TED Talk, 'No Such Thing as a Bad Boy' (Baby in the Back Seat)
What does FR/VR stand for?
Fixed Ratio/ Variable Ratio
What should a BCBA do if a parent requests a non-evidence-based intervention?
If a parent requests a non-evidence-based intervention, a BCBA should educate the parent on the importance of evidence-based practices. If another provider is implementing the plan, the BCBA can collaborate by collecting data and ensuring the approach is effective
This technique involves reinforcing small approximations toward the final behavior.
Shaping
Early behaviorist known for the "Little Albert" experiment.
John B. Watson
What does MTS stand for? (data collection)
Momentary Time Sampling
Is it ethical to accept a small gift from a client?
According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) guidelines, gifts should not exceed $10 in value, and they should be infrequent.
This involves breaking down skills into small, manageable steps and teaching them in a controlled environment.
Discrete Trial Training