Definitions
ABA
Grab Bag
Reinforcement
Reductive
100
The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context
What is Psychology
100
The process of systematically applying interventions that are based on the principles of learning theory is known as _______ _______ _______ (ABA)
What is Applied Behavioral Analysis
100
The Six Words to pay close attention to
What is Addition, Removal, Pleasant, Unpleasant, Increase, Decrease
100
"Reinforcer" or "Reinforcement" = _______
What is Increase
100
Anything likely to decrease a behavior is a _______ _______
What is Reductive Technique
200
A branch of psychology that focuses on the study and alteration of people's behaviors, including their actions, emotions, and thoughts
What is Behavioral Psychology
200
The two main theories used in Applied Behavioral Analysis
What is Social Learning Theory and Operant Conditioning
200
If the consequences of a behavior are PLEASANT then the behavior will likely _______
What is Increase
200
Things that are in themselves rewarding such as food, water, rest, and sexual gratification
What is Primary Reinforcement
200
The addition of something unpleasant to decrease a behavior is _______ _______ Technique
What is Positive Reductive
300
A _______ is specific, observable, measurable, and agreed upon
What is Behavior
300
The theory that says that learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context
What is Social Learning Theory
300
If the consequences of a behavior are UNPLEASANT then the behavior will likely _______
What is Decrease
300
Things we have learned to value such as praise, attention, and money are _______ _______
What is Secondary Reinforcers
300
The removal of something pleasant to decrease a behavior is _______ _______ Technique
What is Negative Reductive (or Omission Training)
400
Any event that happens right before a behavior that triggers or "sets off" the behavior
What is Antecedent (or Trigger)
400
The concept that you can change someone's behavior by allowing them to experience pleasant and unpleasant consequences
What is Operant Conditioning
400
"Positive" = _______
What is Addition
400
The addition of something pleasant to increase a behavior is _______ _______
What is Positive Reinforcement
400
"Reinforcement Techniques" _______ behavior "Reductive Techniques" _______ behavior
What is Increase; Decrease
500
A _______ is what happens after the behavior that either increases or decreases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future
What is Consequences
500
Operant Conditioning is based on the idea that people make a conscious connection between our _______ and _______
What is Behaviors and Consequences
500
"Negative" = _______
What is Removal
500
The removal of something unpleasant to increase a behavior is _______ _______
What is Negative Reinforcement
500
When you are selecting a reinforcer, you must take into consideration the person who is receiving the reinforcer; a reinforcer is defined by its effectiveness, not by the intent. These statements are known as the _______ _______
What is Premack Principle