Confounding variables
Result can elicit a reflexive behavior.
Conjunctive schedules of reinforcement
A compound schedule of reinforcement in which reinforcement is delivered when the completion of the response requirements for both a ratio and interval schedule have been met.
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Constructional approach
An approach to behavioral treatment that includes building replacement behaviors when the behavior intervention aims to eliminate challenging behavior.
Contingency contracting
A procedure that includes an agreement between an individual and practitioners or stakeholders, which outlines behavioral goals and agreed-upon reinforcers and schedule to be delivered contingent on meeting the contract
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Contingency dependent intervention
Any antecedent intervention that manipulates the availability of reinforcement in the presence of a specific SD and offers differential consequences for correct or new/alternative behaviors versus challenging behaviors.
Contingency independent intervention
Any antecedent intervention that manipulates motivating operations and changes antecedent events to create an evocative or abative effect on behavior.
Contingency-shaped behavior
When a behavior is learned and directly controlled by the consequences that follow it.
Contingent exercise
A positive punishment procedure where a client is required to engage in a physical exercise following the occurrence of a challenging behavior.
Contingent observation
A non-exclusionary time-out procedure where, contingent on challenging behavior, the client is removed from the instructional setting to another part of the same room to observe the time-in setting while