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- Rate
- A ratio of response count to a standard unit of time, such as responses per minute. Rate is preferred over frequency when observation time varies across sessions.
- Latency
- The elapsed time from the onset of a stimulus or instruction to the beginning of the target response, typically reported as an average across the opportunities in a session.
- Interresponse time (IRT)
- The time that elapses between two consecutive occurrences of the same behavior. IRT data describe the pacing of behavior, such as rapid repetitive movements.
- Partial interval recording
- A discontinuous method marking each interval in which the behavior occurs at any point. It tends to overestimate behavior because one response scores an entire interval.
- Whole interval recording
- Marking an interval only if the behavior continues for the entire interval. This method tends to underestimate the true occurrence of the behavior being observed.
- Momentary time sampling
- Recording whether the behavior is occurring exactly at the end of each interval. It yields an estimate with less observation burden and does not require continuous attention.
- Permanent product measurement
- Measuring behavior through the tangible environmental effects it produces, such as completed worksheets or a cleaned room, recorded after the behavior has already occurred.
- Paired stimulus assessment
- A preference assessment presenting two items at a time across repeated trials and recording which item is chosen, producing a ranked order of presumed reinforcers.
- Multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO)
- Presenting an array of items, allowing one choice, and removing the chosen item before the next trial. Repeated trials produce a ranked preference hierarchy.
- Functional analysis
- An experimental assessment that systematically manipulates antecedents and consequences across conditions such as attention, escape, tangible, and alone to identify the function of behavior.
- ABC data collection
- A descriptive recording method noting the antecedent, behavior, and consequence for each occurrence. It suggests possible functions but does not demonstrate cause and effect.
- Scatterplot
- A grid display marking the times or activities during which a behavior occurs, used to identify temporal patterns and generate hypotheses during descriptive assessment.
- Discriminative stimulus
- A stimulus in the presence of which a specific response has previously been reinforced. Its presence signals that reinforcement is currently available for the target behavior.
- Most-to-least prompting
- A prompt hierarchy that begins with the most intrusive prompt and fades to less intrusive prompts across trials, supporting errorless learning of a new skill.
- Time delay prompting
- Waiting a set number of seconds after the instruction before delivering a prompt, giving the learner a chance to respond independently and fading prompts gradually.
- Backward chaining
- A chaining procedure in which the trainer completes all steps except the last, then teaches steps in reverse order until the learner performs the entire chain.
- Shaping
- Reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior while withholding reinforcement for earlier approximations, used to build behaviors not yet in the learner's repertoire.
- Variable ratio schedule
- A reinforcement schedule delivering reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses, producing high and steady response rates that resist extinction.
- Extinction
- Discontinuing the reinforcement that previously maintained a behavior. The behavior typically decreases gradually and may temporarily increase before it begins to improve.
- Extinction burst
- A temporary increase in the frequency, intensity, or variability of a behavior at the start of extinction. It is expected and does not mean the procedure is failing.
- Differential reinforcement of alternative
- Reinforcing a functionally equivalent replacement behavior while withholding reinforcement for the problem behavior, reducing the problem behavior by strengthening an alternative response.
- Differential reinforcement of other
- Delivering reinforcement after an interval in which the problem behavior did not occur, regardless of what other behavior the learner engaged in during that interval.
- Response cost
- A punishment procedure in which a specified amount of reinforcement is removed contingent on the problem behavior, such as loss of tokens, points, or privileges.
- Noncontingent reinforcement
- Delivering the reinforcer that maintains problem behavior on a time-based schedule regardless of behavior, reducing the motivation to engage in the problem behavior.
- SOAP notes
- A note format organized into subjective, objective, assessment, and plan sections, where the objective section documents observable, measurable facts rather than opinions or interpretation.
- Objective documentation
- Recording only directly observable, measurable facts including dates, times, and counts, without opinions, labels, or speculation about the client's internal states.
- Line graph
- A graph with time or sessions on the x-axis and the behavior measure on the y-axis, used to show trends in continuous data across successive sessions.
- Bar graph
- A graph using separate bars to display and compare discrete sets of data, such as performance across different conditions, settings, or individuals.
- RBT supervision requirements
- The RBT must receive supervision for at least five percent of hours worked each month, including at least two meetings, one of them individual and face-to-face.
- Scope of practice
- The range of activities an RBT may perform, which includes implementing behavior plans under close supervision but excludes independently designing assessments or interventions.
- Dual relationship
- Holding a second role with a client or family, such as friend or business partner, that could impair professional judgment and create a conflict of interest.
- Informed consent
- Obtaining voluntary agreement from the client or legally authorized representative after explaining procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives before services or changes begin.