Chapter 5 ABA Terms Flashcards
Assumption of generality
The effects of contingencies of reinforcement extend over species, reinforcement, and behavior.
Breakpoint
The highest ratio value completed on a progressive ratio (PR) schedule of reinforcement.
Continuous reinforcement (CRF).
When each response produces reinforcement
Fixed interval.
A schedule of reinforcement in which an operant is reinforced after a fixed amount of time has passed.
Fixed ratio.
A response-based schedule of reinforcement that delivers reinforcement after a fixed number of responses have been made.
Interreinforcement interval (IRI).
The time between any two reinforcers.
Interresponse time (IRT).
The time between any two responses.
Interval schedule.
Schedules of reinforcement based on the passage of time and one response after that time has elapsed.
Limited hold.
A contingency where the reinforcer is available for a set time after an interval schedule has timed out.
Post reinforcement pause (PRP).
The pause in responding that occurs after reinforcement on some intermittent schedules
Ratio schedule.
A response-based schedule of reinforcement that is set to deliver reinforcement following a prescribed number of responses.
Ratio strain.
A disruption of responding that occurs when a ratio schedule is increased rapidly.
Resurgence.
After a period of reinforcement, the increase in behavioral variability or topography during extinction.
Steady-state performance.
Schedule-controlled behavior that is stable and does not change over time.
Variable interval (VI).
A schedule of reinforcement in which one response is reinforced after a variable amount of time has passed.
