ABA Acronyms Flashcards
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What does ABA stand for?

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Analytical Behavior Analysis
  • Applied Behavior Assessment
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (correct)
  • What does BCBA stand for?

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (correct)
  • Behavioral Control Board Analyst
  • Behavioral Certified Behavior Advisor
  • Behavior Coordination Board Analyst
  • What does RBT stand for?

  • Reinforcing Behavior Technician
  • Registered Behavior Technician (correct)
  • Registered Behavior Therapist
  • Registered Behavior Teacher
  • What does ABC represent in behavior analysis?

    <p>Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BACB stand for?

    <p>Behavior Analyst Certification Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define FBA.

    <p>Functional Behavior Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define IEP.

    <p>Individualized Education Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ASD stand for?

    <p>Autism Spectrum Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIPAA stand for?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define DTT.

    <p>Discrete Trial Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MO stand for?

    <p>Motivating Operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does VR represent in the context of reinforcement?

    <p>Variable Ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    ABA Acronyms and Definitions

    • ABA: Stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, a scientific approach to understanding behavior and modifying it.
    • BCBA: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a professional credential for individuals who provide behavior-analytic services.
    • BCaBA: Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, an entry-level certification for behavior analysts under supervision.
    • RBT: Registered Behavior Technician, a paraprofessional who implements behavior analysis services under supervision.

    Key Concepts in ABA

    • ABC: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence, a framework for analyzing behavior.
    • SD: Discriminative Stimulus, a stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement.
    • SR: Reinforcing Stimulus, an event that increases the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.

    Professional Organizations and Guidelines

    • BACB: Behavior Analyst Certification Board, the organization that certifies behavior analysts.
    • DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification system for mental disorders.

    Assessment and Planning

    • FBA: Functional Behavior Assessment, a systematic process for understanding the function of behaviors.
    • FA: Functional Analysis, a controlled assessment method to determine the causes of challenging behavior.
    • BSP: Behavior Support Plan, outlines methods for managing challenging behavior.
    • BIP: Behavior Intervention Plan, a plan designed to address and reduce specific undesirable behaviors.

    Education and Support

    • IEP: Individualized Education Plan, a legal document outlining educational goals and services for children with disabilities.
    • IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, legislation ensuring services to children with disabilities.
    • FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education, guarantees access to public education for children with disabilities.

    Behavioral Techniques

    • DTT: Discrete Trial Training, a structured ABA teaching method involving clear prompts and reinforcement.
    • NET: Natural Environment Training, an approach that teaches skills in natural contexts.
    • VB: Verbal Behavior, a methodology focusing on language development based on behavior analysis.

    Behavioral Challenges and Interventions

    • SIB: Self-Injurious Behavior, actions in which an individual physically harms themselves.
    • PD: Property Destruction, behaviors that result in damage to property.
    • ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder, a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges in social interaction and restricted behavior.
    • NT: Neuro-Typical, referring to individuals not on the autism spectrum.

    Prompting and Teaching Methods

    • FP: Full Physical prompt, involving complete physical assistance.
    • PP: Partial Physical prompt, offering minimal physical assistance.
    • M: Model, demonstrating behavior for imitation.
    • G: Gestural prompt, using gestures to signal desired behavior.
    • V: Vocal prompt, providing verbal cues.
    • I: Independent, indicating the individual performs the task without assistance.

    Communication and Training

    • AAC Device: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device, used to assist individuals in communication.
    • BST: Behavioral Skills Training, a method combining instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback.

    Time and Reinforcement Concepts

    • IRT: Interresponse Time, the time between responses.
    • ITI: Inter-Trial Interval, the time between trials in a learning session.
    • DR: Differential Reinforcement, a strategy for encouraging desired behavior while discouraging unwanted behavior.
    • DRO: Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior, reinforces the absence of a specific undesired behavior.
    • DRI: Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior, reinforces a behavior that is incompatible with the undesired behavior.
    • DRA: Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior, reinforces a desired alternative behavior.
    • DRH: Differential Reinforcement of Higher Rates of Behavior, encourages increased rates of a specific behavior.
    • DRL: Differential Reinforcement of Lower Rates of Behavior, reinforces a behavior but only at lower rates.

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    Test your knowledge of key acronyms used in Applied Behavior Analysis with these flashcards. This quiz covers terms like ABA, BCBA, and RBT, essential for anyone studying or working in the field of behavior analysis.

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