ABA basics Flashcards
1
Q
What does ABA stand for?
A
Applied behavioral analysis
2
Q
What is the definition of ABA?
A
A science based on the principles of behaviors
3
Q
What is reinforcement?
A
A consequence that increases a behavior
4
Q
What is punishment?
A
A consequence that decreases a behavior
5
Q
What is ABC data?
A
ABC data collects data for challenging behaviors.
6
Q
Antecedent
A
What is happening before the behavior?
7
Q
Behavior
A
What is the behavior?
8
Q
Consequence
A
What happened after the behavior?
9
Q
What are the four functions of a behavior?
A
Escape/avoid, attention, tangible, and sensory
10
Q
What is differential reinforcement?
A
Reinforcing the wanted behavior while ignoring unwanted behaviors
11
Q
Why is differential reinforcement important?
A
It teaches independence of skills.
