Brt Exam Flashcards
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
of understanding and improving behavior by focusing on observable and measurable actions.
Define “Behavior.”
Any observable and measurable action of a person.
What is an “Antecedent”?
A stimulus or event that occurs before a behavior.
What is a “Consequence”?
A stimulus or event that occurs immediately after a behavior, affecting its future occurrence.
What is “Reinforcement”?
A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
Define “Punishment.”
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
What is “Frequency” in data collection?
The number of times a behavior occurs.
Define “Duration.”
The amount of time a behavior lasts.
What is “Latency”?
The time between an antecedent and the start of a behavior.
Explain “Partial Interval Recording”
Recording whether a behavior occurred at any time during a set interval.
What is “Whole Interval Recording”?
Recording whether a behavior occurred throughout the entire interval.
Define “Momentary Time Sampling.”
Recording whether a behavior is occurring at the exact moment the interval ends.
What is a “Preference Assessment”?
A process to identify items or activities that a person finds reinforcing.
Define “Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).”
A process for identifying the purpose a behavior serves for a person.
What is “Probing”?
Testing a skill or behavior without providing teaching or prompting.
What is “Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)”?
A structured teaching method with a clear beginning and end (e.g., instruction → response → feedback).
Define “Naturalistic Teaching.”
Teaching skills in a natural environment during naturally occurring activities.
What are “Reinforcement Schedules”?
Rules determining when and how reinforcement is delivered (e.g., fixed ratio, variable interval).
Explain “Task Analysis.”
Breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps.
What is “Forward Chaining”?
Teaching the first step of a task first, then gradually adding the next steps.
What is “Backward Chaining”?
Teaching the last step of a task first and working backward.
What is a “Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)”?
A plan to reduce problem behaviors by addressing antecedents, behaviors, and consequences.
Define “Extinction.”
The process of reducing a behavior by no longer providing reinforcement.
What is “Differential Reinforcement”?
Reinforcing a specific behavior while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.
