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.
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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.
Prerequisite behavior
The necessary components skills of any behavior needed to perform a specific behavior.
Relevance of behavior rule
A rule that the behavior change prioritized for treatment must be meaningful for the client and relevant individuals in the client’s life.