W1 ABA and EAB Flashcards
What are the two types of Behaviour analysis?
Experimental analysis of behaviour (EAB) which is the basic research arm of the science and Applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
What are the tenants of Behavioural Analysis?
Determinism: The universe is a lawful and orderly place and all phenomena occur as a result of other events.
Empiricism: The phenomena of interest, behavior with regard to behavioral dimensions is objectively observed and thoroughly described and quantified.
Scientific Manipulation: Events that are thought to affect the phenomena of interest are carefully manipulated to elucidate their effects.
Philosophic Doubt: Conclusions derived from scientific manipulation are tentative. They may be modified, or discarded, when new facts or discoveries come to light
What is ABA?
Applied behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach which focuses on improving objectively defined behaviours of social significance.
What are the 7 characteristics of ABA?
Applied- socially significant behaviour
Behavioural- focus on behaviours not hypothetical entities
Analytic- looking for experimental control
Conceptually systematic- based on EAB principles
Technological- methods are replicable
Effective
Generalisation
EAB vs ABA Human Ratios
19.1% vs 98.7%
Who are the typical ABA participants?
Developmental Disabilities (e.g., Autism) , Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation), Brain injury, Substance Abuse, Elderly
Where is the ABA setting?
In the natural environment where the behaviours happen
What are deficits and excesses
Deficit (lack) i.e. lacks social skills, athletic performance
Excesses (too much) self-injury, destructive behaviours
What are primary reinforcers vs secondary reinforcers?
Primary reinforcers can reinforce behaviour because of their innate biological significance.
Secondary reinforcers are previously neutral stimuli that have acquired reinforcing properties by being paired with primary reinforcers in the organism’s history.
