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B12 Identify examples of stimulus control

by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B

B.12 Identify examples of stimulus control Stimulus control in applied behavior analysis refers to the influence of antecedent stimuli on the occurrence, frequency, and characteristics of a behavior. It occurs when a particular behavior is more likely to occur in the...

B11 Identify between operant and respondent extinction as operations and processes

by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B

B.11 Identify and distinguish between operant and respondent extinction as operations and processes Operant extinction In applied behavior analysis, operant extinction refers to the process of eliminating or reducing the occurrence of a previously reinforced behavior...

B7 Identify among unconditioned, conditioned, and generalized reinforcers

by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B

B.7 Identify and distinguish among unconditioned, conditioned, and generalized reinforcers Unconditioned Reinforcer An unconditioned reinforcer is a stimulus or event that naturally and inherently reinforces behavior without any prior learning or conditioning. These...

B6 Identify between automatic and socially mediated contingencies

by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B

B.6 Identify and distinguish between automatic and socially mediated contingencies. Automatic Contingencies Automatic contingencies, also known as natural contingencies, are those in which the consequence of a behavior is directly produced by the individual’s...

B5 Identify between positive and negative punishment contingencies

by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B

B.5 Identify and distinguish between positive and negative punishment contingencies. Positive Punishment Positive punishment refers to the presentation of an aversive stimulus immediately following a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring...