Applied Behavior Analysis Key Terms
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What is the definition of applied behavior analysis?

The application of the principles of behavior to areas of social significance.

What is the definition of behavior?

What a living organism does.

What is the definition of a controlling variable?

The stimulus in the environment that is causing a change in the target behavior.

What is the definition of the environment?

<p>The circumstances in which an organism exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of experimental analysis of behavior?

<p>The study of the basic principles of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a stimulus?

<p>Something in the environment that results in a change in behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of continuous recording?

<p>Each instance of the behavior is recorded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of covert behavior?

<p>Behavior is only observable to the person engaging in the behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of direct assessment?

<p>Observation and recording of a target behavior as it occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of frequency?

<p>The number of times a behavior occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of intensity?

<p>The physical force of a behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of interval recording?

<p>Recording method in which the observation period is divided into smaller intervals of equal length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of MTS recording?

<p>An occurrence of behavior is scored if the behavior is occurring at a specified time during the interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the observation period?

<p>The time during which an observer records the occurrence of a target behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an operational definition?

<p>A description of behavior that allows for precise measurement and agreement between observers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of partial-interval recording?

<p>An occurrence of behavior is scored if the behavior has occurred during any part of the interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of percentage of opportunities?

<p>Number of correct instances of the behavior out of the total number of times the behavior could have occurred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of product recording?

<p>Recording the occurrence of a behavior based on some physical remnant of the behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of rate?

<p>Number of times a behavior occurs divided by the observation duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a target behavior?

<p>The behavior of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of whole-interval recording?

<p>An occurrence of behavior is scored if the behavior has occurred during the entire interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an A-B design?

<p>A single-subject research design in which there is one baseline and one treatment phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an A-B-A-B reversal design?

<p>A single-subject research design in which there are multiple baseline and treatment phases for each participant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an alternating treatments (multielement) design?

<p>A single-subject research design in which two or more conditions are conducted in rapid succession and compared with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a baseline?

<p>The condition in which no treatment is in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a changing criterion design?

<p>A single-subject research design in which sequential performance &quot;steps&quot; are specified for how much the target behavior should change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

<p>The variable that is measured by the researcher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an experimental design?

<p>The way that data are collected that allows one to determine if there is a cause and effect relationship between the IV and DV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a functional relationship?

<p>A cause and effect relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a group design?

<p>A research design in which statistics are used to determine whether there is a significant difference across groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of irreversibility?

<p>A phenomenon in which behavior does not return to baseline levels following treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a multiple baseline design?

<p>A single-subject research design in which a treatment phase is introduced at different times for different people, settings, or behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a single subject design?

<p>A research design in which one person experiences every condition that behavior across all conditions is compared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a time series graph?

<p>A visual representation of behavior across time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)?

<p>The national organization that certifies behavior analysts and provides self-regulation within the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)?

<p>A person who has met all certification requirements and passes the certification exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of consent?

<p>Permission given by a person with the legal right to make decisions on behalf of themself or another person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (ECBA)?

<p>The set of conduct standards that all certified behavior analysts are required to follow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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applied behavior analysis

Application of behavior principles in socially significant areas.

behavior

What a living organism does.

behaviorism

The theoretical framework that behavior analysis is based on.

controlling variable

The stimulus causing a change in the target behavior.

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environment

The circumstances in which an organism exists.

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experimental analysis of behavior

Study of the basic principles of behavior.

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stimulus

Something in the environment that changes behavior.

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continuous recording

Recording each instance of behavior as it occurs.

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covert behavior

Behavior observable only to the person engaging in it.

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direct assessment

Observation and recording of a target behavior as it occurs.

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duration

How long a behavior occurs (time measured).

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frequency

The number of times a behavior occurs.

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indirect assessment

Gathering information about behavior from questionnaires or interviews.

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intensity

The physical force of a behavior.

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interval recording

Recording method dividing observation into smaller time intervals.

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latency

The time from stimulus to the start of behavior.

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MTS recording

Scores behavior if occurring at a specified time during an interval.

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observation period

Time during which an observer records occurrences of behavior.

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operational definition

A description of behavior for precise measurement.

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overt behavior

Behavior observable by anyone.

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partial-interval recording

Scores behavior if it occurs at any part of the interval.

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percentage of opportunities

Number of correct instances out of total possible occurrences.

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product recording

Recording behavior based on physical remnants of it.

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rate

Number of behavior occurrences divided by observation duration.

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target behavior

The behavior of interest being studied.

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whole-interval recording

Scores behavior if it occurs during the entire interval.

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A-B design

Single-subject research design with one baseline and treatment phase.

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A-B-A-B reversal design

Single-subject research with multiple baseline and treatment phases.

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alternating treatments design

Single-subject research with conditions in rapid succession for comparison.

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baseline

Condition with no treatment applied.

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dependent variable

Variable measured by the researcher in experiments.

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independent variable

Variable that the researcher changes in an experiment.

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Study Notes

Applied Behavior Analysis Key Terms

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Application of behavior principles to socially significant areas.
  • Behavior: What a living organism does.
  • Behaviorism: Theoretical basis for behavior analysis.
  • Controlling Variable: Environmental stimulus causing a behavior change.
  • Environment: Circumstances surrounding an organism.
  • Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB): Study of fundamental behavior principles.
  • Stimulus: Environmental event affecting behavior.
  • Continuous Recording: Recording each instance of a behavior.
  • Covert Behavior: Behavior only observable to the individual performing it.
  • Direct Assessment: Observing and recording target behavior as it occurs.
  • Duration: Amount of time a behavior lasts.
  • Frequency: Number of times a behavior occurs.
  • Indirect Assessment: Gathering behavior information via interviews or questionnaires.
  • Intensity: Physical force of a behavior.
  • Interval Recording: Observing and recording behavior during intervals.
  • MTS Recording: Recording behavior if present at a specified time within an interval.
  • Observation Period: Time spent recording target behavior.
  • Operational Definition: Clear description of behavior for measurement and agreement.
  • Overt Behavior: Observable behavior.
  • Partial-Interval Recording: Recording behavior if present during any part of an interval.
  • Percentage of Opportunities: Correct instances divided by total possible instances.
  • Product Recording: Recording behavior based on results.
  • Rate: Number of behaviors divided by observation duration.
  • Target Behavior: Specific behavior of interest.
  • Whole-Interval Recording: Recording behavior if present throughout an entire interval.

Single-Subject Research Designs

  • A-B Design: One baseline, one treatment phase.
  • A-B-A-B Reversal Design: Multiple baseline and treatment phases for each participant.
  • Alternating Treatments (Multielement) Design: Rapidly comparing two or more conditions.
  • Baseline: No treatment condition.
  • Changing Criterion Design: Sequential steps for behavior change.
  • Dependent Variable: Measured variable.
  • Experimental Design: Data collection method to find cause-and-effect.
  • Functional Relationship: Cause-and-effect between IV and DV.
  • Group Design: Statistical analysis to compare groups.
  • Independent Variable: Variable changed by the researcher.
  • Irreversibility: Inability for behavior to return to prior baseline levels after treatment.
  • Multiple Baseline Design: Introducing treatment at different times for different people or behaviors
  • Single-Subject Design: One person experiences all conditions; comparison between all conditions.
  • Time Series Graph: Visual representation of behavior over time.

Ethics and Certification

  • Assent: Agreement to participate from someone lacking decision-making capacity.
  • Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB): National organization certifying behavior analysts.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): Certified professional.
  • Consent: Agreement to participate from someone with decision-making capacity.
  • Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (ECBA): Standards for certified behavior analysts.

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Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts and key terms associated with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This quiz covers terms such as behavior, controlling variables, and assessment methods used in ABA practices. Challenge yourself to see how well you grasp these essential principles.

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