ABA Glossary

By Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA
Edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D
ABA Glossary by Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA, edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D

Functions of behavior

The four main sources of reinforcement for any wanted or unwanted behavior.

5th Edition Task List

F-6  Describe the common functions of problem behavior.

6th Edition TCO

F.5 Design and evaluate descriptive assessments.

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