Applied Behavior Analysis Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts in behavior intervention and RBT practices.

Positive punishment

A phenomenon in which a behavior is followed by the addition of a stimulus that decreases the future frequency of that behavior.

Momentary time sampling

A measurement procedure that records whether a behavior occurs at the exact moment an interval ends.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after a specified number of responses, such as a child earning a sticker for every five math problems completed.

Transition antecedent strategy

An antecedent modification used to assist with smoother transitions between activities, such as providing a verbal countdown before transitions.

Functional behavior assessment (FBA)

An assessment procedure whose primary goal is to identify the function of a behavior.

Unconditioned reinforcer

A stimulus that functions as a reinforcer without prior learning history, such as food.

Least-to-most prompting

A prompting strategy used when teaching a new skill that involves starting with the least intrusive prompt and increasing intrusiveness as needed.

RBT session preparation

The process performed before beginning a session, where an RBT reviews the client's previous session notes and data.