Behavioral refers to one of the seven dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which emphasizes that the behavior selected for intervention must be observable, measurable, and in need of improvement for the learner. The focus is on behaviors that are socially significant and directly impact the learner’s quality of life. Example In an ABA program designed to help a child with […]
Behavior 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, including both overt (observable) and covert (internal) actions. Example A student raising their hand to ask a question in class is an example of behavior. It is
A visual representation of data that uses bars of varying lengths to compare the performance of a participant or group of participants across different conditions or time periods. Each bar’s length represents the value of a dependent variable, allowing for an easy comparison of results. Example A teacher implementing a group reinforcement system in her
Applied 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 behavior analyst works with a child who struggles to communicate their needs. Teaching the child to ask for help or express hunger would be considered applied because these communication skills
An Antecedent in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) refers to any event or condition that occurs immediately before a behavior. Antecedents can trigger or cue a behavior, and understanding them helps identify why a behavior occurs. Example: In a classroom, the teacher says, “It’s time for math,” and the student begins tapping their pencil. The teacher’s instruction (“It’s time for math”) is the antecedent that
Analytic means that the experimenter has shown a clear cause-and-effect relationship between what they changed (independent variable) and the behavior they observed (dependent variable). Example A behavior analyst is testing if providing praise increases a student’s on-task behavior. They first observe the student’s behavior without giving praise, then start praising the student when they stay on task. If
ABC Narrative Recording is a less structured form of data collection in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that involves writing a descriptive account of a behavior and the surrounding context (antecedents and consequences) as it naturally occurs. Unlike ABC continuous recording, which uses predefined categories or checklists, ABC narrative recording captures more qualitative information, allowing for a detailed description of the situation, including any
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ABC Continuous Recording is a method used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to track Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences over a period of time during ongoing observation. This method involves continuously observing and recording each occurrence of the target behavior along with its corresponding antecedent and consequence. The goal is to capture patterns in the environment that might be influencing the behavior. How It Works: Example of
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Whole Interval Recording is a time-sampling technique where the observer records whether a behavior occurs throughout the entire duration of a pre-determined interval. The interval is marked as “+” if the behavior was present for the entire interval, and marked as “−” if the behavior was absent at any point during the interval. This method
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A Visual Prompt is a visual aid or cue that helps guide a learner in performing a correct response. Visual prompts can include items such as pictures, diagrams, written instructions, picture schedules, or visual timers, which serve as a reference to remind the learner of the steps or actions they need to take. Example A
