1 - What is Applied Behavior Analysis PART 1

These flashcards cover key concepts and principles discussed in the lecture on applied behavior analysis (ABA), including definitions, functions of behavior, and assessment methods.

What is the definition of applied behavior analysis (ABA)?

A set of scientific principles applied to socially significant behavior to affect behavior change.

What does 'socially significant' refer to in the context of ABA?

Behavior that is significant to individuals, considering personal and cultural beliefs, rather than just societal norms.

What are the four functions of behavior?

Tangible access, attention or connection, escape and avoidance, and sensory functions.

What are positive and negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement is the addition of something that increases a behavior; negative reinforcement is the removal of something that increases a behavior.

What is shaping in terms of skill acquisition?

A procedure that reinforces successive approximations toward a terminal behavior.

What is extinction in the context of ABA?

The process where previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced, leading to a decrease in that behavior.

What is the ABC model of behavior analysis?

Antecedent (what happens before the behavior), Behavior (the action itself), Consequence (what happens after the behavior).

What is the purpose of functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

To identify the function of a behavior and inform intervention strategies.

What are the three forms of functional behavior assessment?

Indirect assessment, descriptive (direct observation), and functional (experimental) analysis.

Why is it important to focus on function rather than topography in ABA?

Because the same behavior can serve different functions for different individuals, and understanding the function provides better intervention strategies.