ABA Therapy Glossary: Key Terms and Concepts

Pairing

The process of associating oneself with positive reinforcers to build rapport and motivation.

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Adding an aversive consequence after a behavior to decrease its future occurrence.

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Presenting a rewarding stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of it occurring again.

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Finding preferred reinforcers.

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Techniques for reducing problem behaviors.

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Providing assistance or cues to encourage a correct response.

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A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

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