ABA concepts and terminology

Question 1

Dimensions of ABA: Applied

Answer 1

Applied interventions deal with problems of demonstrated social importance

Question 2

Dimensions of ABA: Behavioral

Answer 2

Applied interventions deal with measurable behavior (or reports if they can be validated).

Question 3

Dimensions of ABA: Analytic

Answer 3

Applied interventions require an objective demonstration that the procedures caused the effect.

Question 4

Dimensions of ABA: Technological

Answer 4

Applied interventions are described well enough that they can be implemented by anyone with training and resources.

Question 5

Dimensions of ABA: Conceptual systems

Answer 5

Applied interventions arise from a specific and identifiable theoretical base rather than being a set of packages or tricks.

Question 6

Dimensions of ABA: Effective

Answer 6

Applied interventions produce strong, socially important effects.

Question 7

Dimensions of ABA: Generality

Answer 7

Applied interventions are designed from the outset to operate in new environments and continue after the formal treatments have ended.