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What does BACB stand for?
What does BACB stand for?
- Behavioral Analyst Certification Board
- Behavior Analysis Certification Board
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board (correct)
- Behavioral Analysis Certification Bureau
What does BCBA stand for?
What does BCBA stand for?
- Behavioral Certified Board Analyst
- Behavior Analyst Certified Board
- Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (correct)
How do we refer to the clients?
How do we refer to the clients?
Individuals diagnosed with Autism
What is the main purpose of RBT training?
What is the main purpose of RBT training?
What are the three branches of the science of behavior analysis?
What are the three branches of the science of behavior analysis?
Who is commonly attributed for discovering the law of effect?
Who is commonly attributed for discovering the law of effect?
Who is commonly considered the father of behaviorism?
Who is commonly considered the father of behaviorism?
Which of the following is a dimension of ABA as outlined by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968)?
Which of the following is a dimension of ABA as outlined by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968)?
What percentage of participants reached recovery in the Ivar Lovaas 1987 study?
What percentage of participants reached recovery in the Ivar Lovaas 1987 study?
What was one of the primary lessons learned from Ivar Lovaas 1987?
What was one of the primary lessons learned from Ivar Lovaas 1987?
What was the criteria for best outcome in the Lovaas (1987) Study?
What was the criteria for best outcome in the Lovaas (1987) Study?
What is ABA as a science?
What is ABA as a science?
What is ABA as a practice?
What is ABA as a practice?
What does contingency mean?
What does contingency mean?
What is intermittent reinforcement?
What is intermittent reinforcement?
What is a prompt?
What is a prompt?
What are examples of prompts?
What are examples of prompts?
What is prompt fading?
What is prompt fading?
What does objective mean?
What does objective mean?
What is a dual relationship?
What is a dual relationship?
What is the law of recency?
What is the law of recency?
What does overprompting cause?
What does overprompting cause?
What were Edward Thorndike's contributions to ABA?
What were Edward Thorndike's contributions to ABA?
What were Ivan Pavlov's contributions to ABA?
What were Ivan Pavlov's contributions to ABA?
What is systematic desensitization?
What is systematic desensitization?
Who is associated with the stimulus-response model?
Who is associated with the stimulus-response model?
What were John B. Watson's contributions to ABA?
What were John B. Watson's contributions to ABA?
Who is associated with the response-stimulus model?
Who is associated with the response-stimulus model?
What were B.F. Skinner's contributions to ABA?
What were B.F. Skinner's contributions to ABA?
Who are known as the holy Trinity of ABA?
Who are known as the holy Trinity of ABA?
In 1968, what journal did Baer, Wolf, and Risley write?
In 1968, what journal did Baer, Wolf, and Risley write?
What are the seven dimensions of ABA?
What are the seven dimensions of ABA?
Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- BACB: Behavior Analyst Certification Board, the certifying body for behavior analysts.
- BCBA: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a professional certification in behavior analysis.
- Clients: Refers to individuals diagnosed with Autism, the target population for behavior analytic services.
Purpose and Branches of ABA
- RBT Training Purpose: Aims to enhance the lives of individuals with Autism through supportive interventions.
- Branches of Behavior Analysis:
- Experimental Analysis of Behavior: The scientific study of behavior under controlled conditions.
- Behaviorism: The philosophical foundation of behavior analysis.
- Applied Behavior Analysis: Practical application of behavioral principles to real-world problems.
Pioneers of Behavior Analysis
- Edward Thorndike: Recognized for discovering the Law of Effect; emphasized that responses followed by satisfaction are more likely to recur.
- John B. Watson: Known as the father of behaviorism, he shifted focus from consciousness to observable behavior.
Key Research Findings
- Lovaas 1987 Study:
- 47% of participants achieved recovery, demonstrating the effectiveness of early intervention.
- A critical lesson was the importance of training parents to support their children's development.
- Best outcomes were measured by IQ, school placement, and diagnosis.
Principles of ABA
- ABA as a Science: A systematic method for understanding behaviors that impact social outcomes.
- ABA as a Practice: Involves applying behavior analytic principles to foster meaningful behavioral change.
Concepts in Behavior Analysis
- Contingency: Refers to potential future events that cannot be predicted with certainty.
- Intermittent Reinforcement: Reinforcement is not provided consistently, leading to partial reinforcement.
- Prompt: Additional stimuli aiding a child in displaying target behavior, presented before or after the relevant cue.
Prompting and Independence
- Types of Prompts: Can include gestures, positions, visuals, verbal cues, and various physical supports.
- Prompt Fading: Gradual removal of prompts to encourage independent responses from students.
- Overprompting: Offering assistance unnecessarily, hindering the development of independence in clients.
Historical Contributions
- Thorndike's Contributions:
- Developed the Law of Effect, learning curves, and the Law of Recency.
- Introduced trial and error learning, observing that all mammals learn similarly.
- Pavlov's Contributions:
- Known for Classical Conditioning, which pairs stimuli with responses.
- Developed techniques like systematic desensitization for therapeutic applications.
- Watson's Contributions:
- Advanced the field of behaviorism, emphasizing behavior analysis over conscious thought.
- Skinner's Contributions:
- Promoted concepts like selection by consequences and shaping through successive approximations.
- Analyzed verbal behavior and cultural influences on behavior.
Key Figures in ABA
- Holy Trinity of ABA: Refers to Baer, Wolf, and Risley, who established crucial dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
- 1968 Publication: Baer, Wolf, and Risley authored "Some current dimensions of ABA," outlining foundational dimensions of the discipline.
Seven Dimensions of ABA
- Applied: Focuses on socially significant behaviors.
- Behavioral: Explicit definition of behaviors being targeted.
- Analytic: Demonstration of the functional relationship between interventions and behavior changes.
- Technological: Clear and detailed description of procedures.
- Conceptually Systematic: Procedures based on principles of behavior analysis.
- Effective: Significant changes in behavior aimed at improvement.
- Generality: Practical applicability of results across different settings and over time.
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Explore essential terms and definitions related to RBT training, including key certifications and the focus on improving the lives of individuals with Autism. This quiz will enhance your understanding of behavior analysis concepts crucial for aspiring professionals in the field.
