According Cooper, Heron and Heward (2007), differential reinforcement is defined as “reinforcing only those responses within a response class that meets a specific criterion along some dimension (i.e. frequency, topography, duration, latency, or magnitude) and placing all other responses in the class on extinction.”. This will be further explained in the post below. _____________________________________________________ There… Continue reading Differential Reinforcement
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Task Analysis
Task analysis looks at breaking down a complex skill into smaller components. By teaching the smaller components step-by-step, this enables the learner to learn more easily. Task analysis can be used in a variety of skills. This can be used to teach a learner how to wash their hands, fold clothes, tie their shoelaces, make… Continue reading Task Analysis
Reinforcement & Punishment
In today’s post, we will look at the concepts of Reinforcement and Punishment with regards to ABA terminology. These concepts can be grouped into Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, and Negative Punishment. We will go through the definitions and provide examples to further your understanding of each concept below. Positive Reinforcement (Adding something to… Continue reading Reinforcement & Punishment
Functions of Behavior
One of the most common questions parents’ tend to ask would be “why is my child behaving this way?”. As such, what better way to start off this website than by answering this fundamental question. There are 4 functions of behavior. These functions are: 1) Attention – Getting the notice of someone (Can be both… Continue reading Functions of Behavior
Behavior Bubbles 