Definition 1 of 128
Specifying in measurable, observable terms a behavior targeted for change.
summarising
pinpointing
determinism
functional assessment
Definition 2 of 128
Gathering information in order to form a hypothesis as to variables occasioning or maintaining
a behavior. May be done by interview, checklist, or direct observation.
premack principle
task analysis
functional assessment
review of systems
Definition 3 of 128
Collection of data at scheduled intervals rather than continuously.
probes
scissors
space shuttles
primers
,Definition 4 of 128
Unprogrammed changes in similar behaviors when a target behavior is modified.
response generalization
stimulus control
extinction
maintenance
Definition 5 of 128
A tendency to attend to only one or a few aspects of a stimulus rather than the stimulus as a
whole.
stimulus overselectivity
stimulus control
functional relation
repeated measures
Definition 6 of 128
A quasi-causative relation between the dependent and independent variables. This relation is
said to exist if the dependent variable systematically changes in the desired direction as a
result of the introduction and manipulation of the independent variable.
extinction
functional analysis
operational definition
functional relation
,Definition 7 of 128
A ribbon worn by students, the removal of which indicates that the opportunity for
reinforcement has been temporarily lost.
contingent observation
acquisition
time-out ribbon
nonexclusion time-out
Definition 8 of 128
A stimulus that has acquired a reinforcing function through pairing with an unconditioned or
natural reinforcer; includes most social, activity, and generalized reinforcers
positive reinforcer
modeling
conditioned reinforcer
negative reinforcement
Definition 9 of 128
A reinforcer associated with a variety of behaviors or with access to a variety of other primary
or secondary reinforcers; may simply be called generalized reinforcer.
operational definition
backup reinforcer
positive reinforcer
generalized conditioned reinforcer
, Definition 10 of 128
Behavior that can be predicted by knowledge of antecedent events and a history of
reinforcement.
stimulus control
humane
lawful behavior
legal behavior
Definition 11 of 128
Schedules for the delivery of reinforcers contingent on the occurrence of a behavior following
a specified period or interval of time. In a fixed-interval (FI) schedule, the interval of time is
standard. For example, FI5 would reinforce the first occurrence of behavior following each 5-
minute interval of the observation period. In a variable-interval (VI) schedule, the interval of
time varies. For example, VI5 would reinforce the first response that occurs after intervals
averaging 5 minutes.
duration recording
punishment
extinction
interval schedules
Definition 12 of 128
A stimulus that precedes a behavior. This stimulus may or may not serve as discriminative for a
specific behavior.
prompt
consequence
stimulus control
antecedent stimulus
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