Vocabulary ABA Flashcards
A stimulus change (+ or -), contingent on behavior, that decreases the future probability of that behavior occurring under similar circumstances
PUNISHMENT
A stimulus is presented, contingent
on behavior, that increases the
future probability of that behavior
occurring under similar conditions
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
A stimulus is presented, contingent
on behavior, that decreases the
future probability of that behavior
occurring under similar conditions
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
A stimulus is removed, contingent
on behavior, that increases the
future probability of that behavior
occurring under similar conditions
POSITIVE PUNISHMENT
A stimulus is removed contingent
on behavior, that decreases the
future probability of that behavior
occurring under similar conditions
NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT
A branch of behavior analysis that
focuses on the scientific study of
basic behavioral processes
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
A scientific approach to the study
of behavior, emphasizing the role
of the environment
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
A branch of behavior analysis that
focuses on improving socially
significant behavior
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR
EAB
Objective observation of phenomena. Based on description, systematic & repeated measurement, and precise quantification of phenomena
SCIENCE
The assumption that the universe
(and behavior) is lawful and
orderly
DETERMINISM
A systematic approach for seeking
and organizing knowledge about
the natural world
EMPIRICISM
Assumes that covert events
(thoughts and feelings) are not
within the realm of science
FUNCTIONAL RELATION
Assumes an inner dimension exists,
separate from a behavior
dimension
MENTALISM
A description of behavior with
respect to its controlling variables
(stimulus events responsible for
behavior)
METHODOLOGICAL BEHAVIORISM
