Foundations of Behaviorism and ABA

Philosophy

A way of thinking that helps decide what is important to consider

Behaviorism

A philosophy focused on observable behavior and environmental determinants

Psychology

The scientific study of human action and the mind

Empirical

Based on evidence that can be observed and measured

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Practical use of behaviorist principles using evidence and measurement

Observable behavior

Behavior that can be directly seen or measured

Environmental determinants

Environmental events or conditions that help influence behavior

Scientific method

A systematic way to study questions using observation and evidence

Evidence-based intervention

An intervention guided by empirical research and measured outcomes

Behavior change

A measurable increase