Unit 2 Flashcards
Main goal of ABA practice
To help individuals achieve meaningful outcomes by using methods and procedures that are validated by ABA researchers
Tasks performed by ABA practitioners
Direct observation, measurement, graphing/charting and manipulation of antecedents and consequences
ABA Practice
The application of the principles of operant and respondent learning derived from the experimental analysis of behavior and the application of methods and procedures validated by ABA researchers to assess and improve socially important human behaviors
Outcomes
Life changes that represent a person’s aspirations, dreams, and broad preference
Outcome statements
Statements that clearly define broad goals relating to areas such as choice, access to reinforcers,avoidance of aversive stimuli, health and safety, and interpersonal relationships
Leads to outcomes
Behavior and behavior change
Adaptive behaviors
Skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet standards of personal independence and responsibility that would be expected of his or her age and social group
Target behavior
Any defined, observable, and measurable behavior that is the focus of assessment, analysis, and intervention
Types of problems with behavior
Skill deficits, problemswith strength of behavior, problems with performance, problems with stimulus control, problems with generality, behavior excesses
Can’t Do at all; or does, but not independently
Skill deficit
Does, but not well enough(lacks mastery), does well enough but lacks fluency, does well enough but not frequently enough
Problems with strength of behavior
Won’t do
performance problem
Does the behavior at the wrong time or in the wrong place
Problems with stimulus control
Does thebehavior, but only under limited circumstances
Problem with generality
Does the behavior too much
Behavior excess
Reasons for selecting target behavior
Helps individual achieve outcomes, behavior deficit makes the person too dependent on others, behavior is harmful, dangerous or illegal, behavior is controlled by meds or restraints, behavior excludes individual from social situations, behavior interferes with independent functioning
General guidelines for selecting target behavior
Pass the Dead Person’s test: a behavior NOT a label; countable; more specific is usually better; choose one that will have the greatest impact; if targeting a behavior to decelerate you must choose at least one replacement behavior for increase
Social validity
The treatment goals and the achieved outcomes are acceptable, socially relevant, and useful to the individual receiving services and to those who care about the individual
Preliminary assessment
The practitioner gathers basic information about the case, determines if behavioral services are appropriate, and if he/she is the appropriate provider of those services
Steps of preliminary assessment
Determine who has the authority to give consent for services; Determine whether or not you have the permission, skills, time, and resources to begin assessment; Complete intake paperwork or the equivalent (may be done by cleric); Review records and available data; Meet client and begin observations; Document
