by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B
B.16 Identify examples of motivating operations In applied behavior analysis (ABA), motivating operations (MOs) refer to environmental events or conditions that alter the value or effectiveness of a reinforcer or punisher, thereby influencing the likelihood of a...
by BPREPadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline B
B.13 Identify examples of stimulus discrimination Discrimination Discrimination refers to the ability to respond differently to different stimuli or situations based on their unique properties or characteristics. It involves recognizing and responding to specific...
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...
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...
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...
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...
