Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concepts

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What is positive reinforcement in ABA?

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Adding a pleasant stimulus to increase a desired behavior.

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What is negative reinforcement in ABA?

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Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a desired behavior.

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What is positive punishment in ABA?

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Adding an aversive stimulus to decrease an undesired behavior.

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What is negative punishment in ABA?

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Removing a positive stimulus to decrease an undesired behavior.

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What is the goal of reinforcement in ABA?

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To increase behaviors.

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What is the goal of punishment in ABA?

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To decrease behaviors.

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Example of positive reinforcement

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A child receives a sticker for completing their homework.

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Example of negative reinforcement

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A car alarm stops blaring once the driver puts on their seatbelt.

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Example of positive punishment

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A child is given extra chores for not cleaning their room.

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Example of negative punishment

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A teenager loses phone privileges for breaking curfew.