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The use of basic behavior principles to analyze and solve practical problems.
A method used to train chained performances in which the last behavior in the chain is trained first; then each preceding behavior is gradually introduced.
The base rate of behavior, before intervention, against which the efficacy of experimental manipulations is compared.
A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through its association with other reinforcing stimuli.
A reinforcement schedule in which every response is reinforced.
A particular reinforcement schedule in which reinforcement is delivered for behaviors which are incompatible with the target response.
A particular reinforcement schedule in which reinforcement is delivered for rates of responding below a specified criterion.
A particular reinforcement schedule in which reinforcement is delivered for behaviors other than the target response.
A symptom of autism in which the child ONLY repeats spoken language (echoic in nature) and fails to exhibit normal verbal behaviors.
A discrimination procedure in which the initial training involves only a brief, low intensity presentation of S-. Gradually, the intensity and duration of the S- is increased. Subjects rarely (if ever) respond to S-.
The reduction in frequency of an operant response which was previously rewarded that results when the response is no longer followed by the reinforcer.
A method used to train chained performances in which the first behavior in the chain is trained first; then each subsequent behavior is gradually introduced.
Interval between successive responses.
A principle of behavior in which behavior increases as a result of the termination an aversive event or stimulus.
A principle of behavior in which behavior increases as a result of the presentation of an appetitive stimulus.
According to this principle, you can increase the strength or likelihood of a target response if you make the opportunity to perform a more preferred response contingent upon performance of the target response.
The time elapsed between the presentation of a stimulus and the subject's response. This is often used as a dependent variable.
A discriminative stimulus that evokes instrumental behavior because it signals the availability of reinforcement for a target response.
Abnormal, repetative behaviors that interfere with the individual's ability to pay attention or participate in meaningful activity, spinning objects.
A rapid burst of target responses that occur which extinction is first applied.

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What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

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Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

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