ABA Exam Review B.23

A set of flashcards aimed at key concepts related to matching law and response allocation for BCBA exam review.

Response Allocation

Describes how a person distributes responses among available options in any given environment.

Matching Law

A principle stating that the relative rate of responding matches the relative rate of reinforcement.

Reinforcement Schedule

A protocol that determines how and when a reinforcement is delivered based on behavior.

Concurrent Schedules of Reinforcement

Two or more independent reinforcement schedules available at the same time.

Response Effort

The amount of effort required to engage in a particular behavior.

Reinforcer Magnitude

The size or intensity of the reinforcement provided for a behavior.

Preferences for Activities

The tendency for individuals to spend more time on certain activities over others.

Undermatching

When response allocation is less than proportional to reinforcement rates.

Overmatching

When response allocation is more than proportional to reinforcement rates.

Behavioral Allocation

The distribution of behavior across multiple options based on reinforcement.

F FR2

A fixed ratio reinforcement schedule providing reinforcement after every second response.

F FR4

A fixed ratio reinforcement schedule providing reinforcement after every fourth response.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule that provides reinforcement after a varying amount of time has passed.

Human Behavior

The range of behaviors exhibited by humans, often unpredictable and influenced by various factors.

Behavior Change Procedures

Strategies used to modify behavior, including altering reinforcement rates and types.

Choice Behavior

The behavior exhibited when individuals select among available options.