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ABA Therapy Glossary: Key Terms and Concepts

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Pairing

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

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Positive Punishment

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

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Positive Reinforcement

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

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Preference Assessments

Finding preferred reinforcers.

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Prevention Strategies

Techniques for reducing problem behaviors.

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Prompting

Providing assistance or cues to encourage a correct response.

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Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

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