Brt Exam Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
of understanding and improving behavior by focusing on observable and measurable actions.
Define “Behavior.”
Any observable and measurable action of a person.
What is an “Antecedent”?
A stimulus or event that occurs before a behavior.
What is a “Consequence”?
A stimulus or event that occurs immediately after a behavior, affecting its future occurrence.
What is “Reinforcement”?
A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
Define “Punishment.”
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
What is “Frequency” in data collection?
The number of times a behavior occurs.
Define “Duration.”
The amount of time a behavior lasts.
What is “Latency”?
The time between an antecedent and the start of a behavior.
Explain “Partial Interval Recording”
Recording whether a behavior occurred at any time during a set interval.
What is “Whole Interval Recording”?
Recording whether a behavior occurred throughout the entire interval.
Define “Momentary Time Sampling.”
Recording whether a behavior is occurring at the exact moment the interval ends.
What is a “Preference Assessment”?
A process to identify items or activities that a person finds reinforcing.
Define “Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).”
A process for identifying the purpose a behavior serves for a person.
What is “Probing”?
Testing a skill or behavior without providing teaching or prompting.
What is “Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)”?
A structured teaching method with a clear beginning and end (e.g., instruction → response → feedback).
Define “Naturalistic Teaching.”
Teaching skills in a natural environment during naturally occurring activities.
What are “Reinforcement Schedules”?
Rules determining when and how reinforcement is delivered (e.g., fixed ratio, variable interval).
Explain “Task Analysis.”
Breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps.
What is “Forward Chaining”?
Teaching the first step of a task first, then gradually adding the next steps.
What is “Backward Chaining”?
Teaching the last step of a task first and working backward.
What is a “Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)”?
A plan to reduce problem behaviors by addressing antecedents, behaviors, and consequences.
Define “Extinction.”
The process of reducing a behavior by no longer providing reinforcement.
What is “Differential Reinforcement”?
Reinforcing a specific behavior while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.
