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

Stimulus preference assessment

A collection of assessment activities used to identify preferred stimuli that are likely to function as reinforcers.

F-5  Conduct preference assessments.

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