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Assessment
ABC Continuous Recording
Recording antecedents, behavior, and consequences across an observation period.
Sources
Registered Behavior Technician 2nd Edition Task List
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Assessment
ABC Recording
A descriptive assessment format that records antecedents, behavior, and consequences.
Sources
Registered Behavior Technician 2nd Edition Task List
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Assessment
Abolishing Operation
A motivating operation that decreases the value of a reinforcer and may decrease related behavior.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Measurement
Absolute Frequency
A raw count of how many times a behavior occurred.
Sources
Registered Behavior Technician 2nd Edition Task List
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Measurement
Accuracy
The extent to which data or responding matches the true or expected value.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Skill Acquisition
Activity Schedule
A visual or written sequence that cues a learner through activities or tasks.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Skill Acquisition
Adaptive Behavior
Skills that help a person function more independently in everyday settings.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Skill Acquisition
Adaptive Communication
Communication responses that help a learner meet needs appropriately.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Skill Acquisition
Adult-Directed Activity
An activity where the therapist or caregiver selects the task or expectation.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Measurement
Alternating Treatments Logic
Comparing different conditions or procedures by rapidly alternating them.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Assessment
Antecedent
An event or condition that occurs before a behavior.
Sources
Registered Behavior Technician 2nd Edition Task List
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Behavior Reduction
Antecedent Control
Arranging events before behavior to increase desired behavior or reduce challenging behavior.
Sources
RBT Examination Test Content Outline, 3rd Edition
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Registered Behavior Technician 2nd Edition Task List
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
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