Verbal Behavior
A method developed by B.F. Skinner to define language by it's form and function; focuses on speaker's and listener's behaviors
What is Verbal Behavior?
A device that aids with verbal/vocal communication
What is AAC?
Decreases motivation
What is satiation?
A high motivator as a primary reinforcer (food)
Tangible exchange-immediate access to high preferred reinforcement/gratification
Can aid in implementing differential reinforcement
What is the effectiveness of edible reinforcers?
Creating learning opportunities
What is contriving?
A request (verbal or vocal)
What is a mand?
The use of PECS to teach functional communication
What is Iconic Communication?
Increases motivation
What is deprivation?
Provides specific choices in an array, allowing the client to choose.
What is a Preference Assessment?
Presenting SDs during learning opportunities
What is capturing?
Repeating/Imitation (vocal!)
What is an echoic?
Engaging in communication using words (voice).
What is vocal language?
Ensures access to selected reinforcers is only available by engaging in mand behavior
What is Controlling Access?
Presenting a possible reinforcer one at a time, record or observing for approach
What is Single Stimulus PA?
Modifying prompting levels based on amount of correct vs. incorrect responses.
Ex. implementing a less intrusive prompt after 3 correct responses with a more intrusive prompt.
What is prompt fading?
Behavior (verbal or vocal) contributes to conversation.
What is an intraverbal?
Behaviors that may signal refusal, denial, or communicates assent/dissent
What is Cessation?
Evokes someone to engage in a behavior (target or challenging).
What is an MO?
Presenting 2 possible reinforcers together, measuring/observing approach and engagement.
What is Paired Choice PA?
Providing differentiated levels of reinforcement based on the level of independence of a response/behavior
What is Differential Reinforcement?
Labeling an item/action/object/activity
What is a tact?
Teaches the patient to assert themselves
Patient may learn a skill/demand faster
Decreases Non-Compliant behavior
What is the importance of teaching Cessation?
Direct and Indirect Assessments.
What are methods to assess MOs and reinforcers?
Allow free access to a multitude of possible reinforcers at one time, measuring approach, engagement, and duration of engagement.
What is Free Operant PA?
Includes high numbers of trials and learning opportunities, involves implementing repetition, behavior momentum, and prompt fading
What is Treatment Intensity?