Topography
Measurement that describes a behavior’s physical form and shape.
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C-5 Measure form and strength of behavior (e.g., topography, magnitude).
Total-task chaining
A variation of the forward chaining method in which every step of a task analysis is taught in each session. The individual is assisted on any steps that they are
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Train loosely
A method to program for generalization during instruction that involves broadening the variety of the non-critical aspects of the SD, like the environmental variables (people, locations) that have nothing to
Training duration
The predicted amount of training time needed for a client to achieve independence and mastery in program goals.
Transcription
An elementary verbal operant in which a speaker converts spoken or written words into identical written words that has a history of generalized conditioned reinforcement.
Transient effects
A temporary effect; when a reinforcer or punisher is removed, it should be expected that a change in responding can occur (for the worse) above or below baseline levels but
Transitive MO (CMO-T)
A type of conditioned motivating operation that is established when an environmental variable establishes another event as a reinforcer or punisher, meaning that a deprived item can only be acquired
Transitivity
Defined as the trained relation of symbolically similar items across two sets of stimuli (i.e., If A=B, and B=C), and without further instruction, the emergence of an untrained connection (i.e.,
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G-12 Use equivalence-based instruction.
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G.19 Design and evaluate procedures to promote emergent relations and generative performance.
Treatment drift
The shift/drift of the implementation of a treatment procedure away from the prescribed implementation.
Treatment integrity
The extent to which a treatment procedure is implemented as planned and outlined.