Dimensions of ABA Flashcards
The intervention must be applied to socially significant behaviors requiring change
Applied
Must be observable and measurable
Behavioral
Demonstrating a functional relation between the intervention and the behavior; demonstration of control of the behavior by the intervention
Analytic
The intervention is described in clear and precise terms
Technical
The intervention is demonstrated through visual analysis of data to have produced positive results
Effective
The behavior continues after withdrawal of intervention and occurs in other settings/situations
Generativity
Intervention must be based on the principles of behavior, and to the extent available, empirical data (literature/research)
Conceptual
Derived from Operant Conditioning Theory, Learning occurs through experiences and the interaction with variable in the environment, learning occurs through Reinforcement;
Punishment
Principles of Behavior
True or False: A practitioner who does not take data on student performance can still be said to be using ABA
False
A practitioner MUST take data on student performance to be using ABA
True or False: A practitioner cannot be employing ABA if they are not using a specific strategy, Discrete Trial Training, with their learners.
False
While Discrete Trial training is specific to ABA. DTT is not required.
Punishment is anything that _____ behavior.
decreases
Reinforcement is anything that ______ behavior.
increases
The difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement is determined by:
Whether something is added or removed from the environment
This form of behaviorism holds that events which cannot be observed cannot be said to be a behavior
Methodological Behaviorism
This form of behaviorism holds that public and private events can be considered behaviors
Radical Behaviorism
