Task List Section : B

Formal methods to determine potential reinforcers.

• Free Operant Observation

• Conducted to identify potential reinforcers.

• Trial-based Methods

• Pre-task Choice

Each trial consists of presenting two items and recording the individual’s choice of the two. Then the process is repeated, and items are ranked based on consistent choosing.

• Paired Stimuli

• Single Stimulus

• Multiple Stimuli with Replacement

• Multiple Stimuli

A stimulus is presented and the person’s reaction to it is noted. Helpful with individuals who may have trouble choosing between two items.

• Free Operant Observation

• Preference Assessment

• Pre-task Choice

• Single stimulus

Observer notes what the individual gravitates to naturally and plays within an unrestricted room.

• Multiple Stimuli with Replacement

• Multiple Stimuli without Replacement

• Free Operant Observation

• Multiple Stimuli

Many items are presented. The item chosen remains in the array of options and all other items that were not selected are replaced by other items.

• Multiple Stimuli with Replacement

• Paired stimuli

• Multiple Stimuli without Replacement

• Trial-based Methods

Many items are presented. The first item chosen is taken out of the array and the array decreases in size after each selection.

• Multiple Stimuli

• Multiple Stimuli with Replacement

• Paired stimuli

• Multiple Stimuli without Replacement

Ask the learner before they work what they would like to “earn” for completing the task.

• Preference Assessment

• Multiple Stimuli

• Pre-task Choice

• Trial-based Methods

Formal methods to determine potential reinforcers.

• Pre-task Choice

• Free Operant Observation

• Trial-based Methods

• Preference Assessment

Many items are presented at one time.

• Multiple Stimuli

• Multiple Stimuli with Replacement

• Free Operant Observation

• Multiple Stimuli without Replacement

Determining cause and effect relationship between environment and behavior. An RBT assists, collects data, or provides client information.

• Individualized Assessment

• Behavior and Environment Assessment

• Functional Assessment

• Functional Behavior Assessment