CARD Exam 1 BCAT Graded A+
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
1. ABA
This stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapeutic approach that focuses on improving specific
behaviors through systematic interventions.
2. Core Principles of ABA
The fundamental idea is that desirable consequ...
This stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapeutic approach that focuses on improving specific
behaviors through systematic interventions.
2. Core Principles of ABA
The fundamental idea is that desirable consequences lead to an increase in behaviors, while
undesirable consequences result in a decrease in those behaviors.
3. Three-Term Contingency
This framework consists of three components: Antecedent (what happens before a behavior),
Behavior (the action performed), and Consequence (what occurs after the behavior).
4. Behavior Analysis
This is the scientific study of the principles that govern behavior.
5. Behavior
This term refers to any action or statement made by an individual.
6. Stimulus
A stimulus is any physical object or event that can be perceived through the senses (sight, sound,
smell, taste, or touch).
7. Environment
This encompasses all factors and stimuli that impact the behavior of an organism.
, 8. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ASD is a pervasive developmental disorder that significantly affects a person's abilities across various
domains.
9. Three Primary Areas of ASD
ASD is characterized by challenges in social communication, difficulties in social interactions, and the
presence of restrictive or repetitive behaviors or interests.
10. Diagnosis of ASD
Diagnosis is typically made before age 3, based on the impact of symptoms, which cannot be better
explained by other conditions.
11. Goal for Treatment of ASD
The primary objective is to maximize each learner's strengths.
12. EIBI
Stands for Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, an early intervention program focusing on the use
of ABA techniques.
13. Skill Repertoire Building
This involves teaching and learning new skills to strengthen and expand an individual's existing skill
set.
14. Three Prominent Behavioral Teaching Approaches
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
- Natural Environment Training (NET)
- Fluency-Based Instruction (FBI)
15. Discrete Trial
A structured teaching method characterized by clear and direct presentations of learning trials
designed to promote skill acquisition.
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