Behavior cusp
Behaviors that, when acquired, result in the individual accessing new environments and, therefore, new stimulus controls and contingencies (i.e., reinforcement).
F.8 Interpret assessment data to identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change procedures and goals.
Constructional approach
An approach to behavioral treatment that includes building replacement behaviors when the behavior intervention aims to eliminate challenging behavior.
Dana Do’s: All the Validities in ABA, Explained
PTB founder Dana Meller helps connect each of the validities to the validity of this explanation.
Dana Do’s: All the Validities in ABA, Explained Read More
Dana Do’s: BCBA® Mock Question Breakdown on Social Validity
Struggled with a recent Mock Monday question on social validity? You’re not alone. This quick breakdown clears up the confusion around the correct answer—and why catching negation words can make all the difference on exam day.
Dana Do’s: BCBA® Mock Question Breakdown on Social Validity Read More
Dana Do’s: How to Tell the Difference Between Pivotal Behaviors and Behavior Cusps for the BCBA® Exam
Pivotal behaviors and behavior cusps are not the same thing. PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how to tell them apart.
Dana Do’s: Nine Considerations for Prioritizing Target Behaviors
PTB founder breaks down each of the nine considerations for prioritizing target behaviors.
Dana Do’s: Nine Considerations for Prioritizing Target Behaviors Read More
Dana Do’s: Understanding All the Types of Validity in ABA
ABA has multiple types of validity—internal, external, social, and measurement validity—but how do you keep them straight? PTB founder Dana Meller can help.
Dana Do’s: Understanding All the Types of Validity in ABA Read More
Eliminative approach
An approach to behavior analytic treatment that eliminates challenging behaviors without building replacement skills in their place.
Habilitation
Providing treatment to promote the development of an adaptive repertoire with behaviors that are maximized by short- and long-term reinforcers and minimized by short- and long-term punishers.
Normalization/Mainstreaming
The belief that individuals with disabilities should be physically and socially integrated into mainstream society, environments, and procedures to the maximum extent possible. The expectations should be more aligned with
Pivotal behavior
Trained behaviors that, when acquired, can result in or lead to the acquisition of new, untrained behaviors.