ABA Glossary: Task List Reference Video

This Reinforcer Assessment Evaluates SR+ Effectiveness: From M&M® Bliss to Breaking Point

PTB co-founder Dana Meller discusses a reinforcer assessment method used to evaluate the effectiveness of preferred items as reinforcers under high response requirements. Learn how this assessment helps determine the breaking point, where a reinforcer loses its value due to increasing demands, and how it aids in making informed decisions on reinforcement strategies.

Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section F-5: Conduct preference assessments.

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Stimulus preference assessment

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

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Reinforcer assessment

A collection of assessment activities that test preferred stimuli to determine their effectiveness as reinforcers for specific target behaviors by measuring increases in target behaviors contingent on the immediate presentation

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Let's break down a BCBA® mock exam question about preference assessments.

Let’s Break Down a BCBA® Mock Exam Question: Choice-Making

PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question that focuses on understanding preferences and reinforcement, and how analyzing choices can provide a window into what reinforces behavior.

Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section F-5: Conduct preference assessments.

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Dana Do’s: Exploring the Four Types of Reinforcer Assessments

PTB founder Dana Meller discusses reinforcer assessments, which should not be confused with stimulus preference assessments.

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ABA terms you need to know: ratio strain vs. breaking point

ABA Terminology Challenge ➠ Ratio Strain vs. Breaking Point

PTB co-founder Dana Meller clarifies the distinctions between ratio strain and breaking point.

Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-5: Define and provide examples of schedules of reinforcement.; and F-5: Conduct preference assessments.