ABA Vocab

Question 1

Pairing

Answer 1

When we establish trust and reinforcement within our relationships with the kiddos before ever going into any instruction or demands

Question 2

Assent

Answer 2

occurs when the learner verbally or non-verbally agrees to continue doing whatever activity (treatment) you are doing or starting; their willingness to participate

“Consent”

Question 3

Assent Withdrawal

Answer 3

When a learner verbally or non-verbally demonstrates unwillingness to participate in activity any longer

always honor their withdrawal and end said activity

Question 4

Instructional Control

Answer 4

a built history of reinforcement compliance with a learner; when an RBT can place demands and the learner responds accordingly

Question 5

Behavior

Answer 5

The activity of a living organism; is observable and measurable

putting on sunglasses, not wearing sunglasses

Question 6

Dead Man’s Test

Answer 6

If a dead man can do it, it is NOT a behavior

Question 7

Topography

Answer 7

What behavior looks like in each learner

Question 9

Mastered Skill

Answer 9

A skill a learner can do independently