A High Probability (High-p) Sequence, also known as BehaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More Momentum, is a strategy used in AppliedApplied means that the behaviors targeted for change in ABA are important and meaningful in everyday life, helping to improve the person’s quality of life or social functioning. Example A ... More Behavior Analysis (ABA) that involves presenting a series of instructions or tasks with a high probability of the learner’s compliance (tasks the learner is likely to complete) before presenting a more challenging or lower-probability task (one the learner typically avoids or resists). The momentum created by the successful completion of easier tasks increases the likelihood of compliance with the more difficult task.
Example
A therapist is working with a child named Jake who often resists putting on his shoes, a low-probability behavior. To increase compliance, the therapist starts by giving Jake three high-probability requests that he typically follows, such as “give me a high five,” “touch your nose,” and “stand up.” Jake quickly complies with all three requests, building positive momentum. Immediately after these successful responses, the therapist gives the low-probability request: “put on your shoes.” Since Jake has built up momentum through the easy tasks, he is more likely to comply with the request to put on his shoes.