Behavioral Strategies and Assessments

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to behavioral strategies, prompting techniques, assessment methods, and intervention strategies.

Motivation deficit

A condition where the consequences do not support the desired behavior.

Skill deficit

A lack of skill or knowledge to perform a certain behavior.

Shaping

A technique that involves reinforcing small steps that progressively lead to the desired behavior.

Extinction induced variability

The emergence of new forms of behavior when previous behaviors are not rewarded.

Prompt

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a goal behavior occurring.

Response prompts

Behaviors of others that increase the likelihood of an individual responding.

Fading prompts

A technique that involves gradually reducing the assistance given to promote independence.

Behavioral chain

A sequence of actions where each step leads to a reward, serving as a conditioned reinforcer for the previous step.

Task analysis

Breaking down a behavior into steps that comprise a behavioral chain.

Functional assessment methods

Procedures used to identify triggers and consequences influencing problem behavior.

Differential reinforcement

Reinforcement given for desirable behavior while minimizing reinforcement for undesirable behavior.

Functional education training (FCT)

A type of DRA that teaches a new way to communicate.

Antecedent manipulation

Modifying antecedents to influence the likelihood of behaviors occurring.

Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR)

A schedule of reinforcement given regardless of behavior.

Behavioral contract

A written agreement outlining behavior expectations and consequences.

SMART goals

Criteria for effective goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.