Alternative behaviors
Specific adaptive and functionally inequivalent behaviors that are taught to replace and/or prevent challenging behaviors.
Alternative schedules of reinforcement
A compound schedule of reinforcement in which reinforcement is delivered when the requirement of either a ratio or interval schedule is met, regardless of which of the component schedule requirements
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Analytic
A dimension of ABA, which explains that a functional relationship is demonstrated when manipulated events (independent variables) produce a reliable change in any measurable dimension of the targeted behavior (dependent
Antecedent intervention
Interventions that are implemented prior to and are not contingent on behavior.
Antecedent-based self-management procedures
A variety of procedures used in self-management that manipulate antecedents to increase or decrease one’s own target behaviors.
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Applied
A dimension of ABA, which explains that ABA treatment must aim to improve socially significant behaviors in real-world settings.
Arbitrary stimulus class
A group of stimuli that do not share any common topographies but evoke the same response.
Asking stimulus preference assessment
A stimulus preference assessment in which an assessor asks the client or relevant individuals about the client’s specific preferences or offers the client a pre-task choice from items identified as
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Assent
The agreement of participation by a client who is unable to give legal consent for their own participation.
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Attention function
When the source of reinforcement for a behavior is access to socially mediated attention.