ABA Terminology

3. The withholding of reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, resulting in reduction of that behavior.
5. A step-by-step list of moves needed to perform the behavior.
7. A form of assistance or cue given to help the learner compete a task and to increase accurate responding.
10. Occurs when something is presented immediately following a behavior and as a result, that behavior occurs more often in the future
11. A technique used to teach complex skills by breaking them down into more manageable steps. These steps are typically taught in isolation, then combined together.
12. This is being able to request something that one wants or needs.

1. Something used to motivate a learner to complete a task, or engage in a behavior.
2. Term used to describe the ability to learn a skill in one situation and be able to apply it flexibly to other similar but different situations.
4. Any action that can be observed and measured
6. When a reinforcer loses its effectiveness due to overuse.
8. The insertion of toys or other small items in the mouth. This could also involve licking.
9. Registered Behavior Technician
10. This is the process of building rapport by pairing oneself with the child’s favorite items and activities.
11. What happens after the behavior