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Behavior analysis
Behavior analysis is an approach to psychology that concerns itself primarily with observing, analysing and attempting to understand and predict the way humans behave and interact.
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contingency space
Psychology; Behavior analysis
any coordinate system within which contingencies expressed as conditional probabilities are plotted.
contingency of reinforcement
Psychology; Behavior analysis
(1) In operant conditioning. the temporal, intensive, and topographical conditions under which a response is followed by a positive or negative reinforcing stimulus or the removal of either of these. ...
contingency managers
Psychology; Behavior analysis
Individuals-parents, nurses, teachers, counselors, therapists, and/or the clients themselves-who conduct the day-to-day operation of a behavioral program by systematically applying behavioral ...
contingency management
Psychology; Behavior analysis
The arranging of contingencies in order to produce specified behavior (s).
contingency control
Psychology; Behavior analysis
1) Effectively managing the functional antecedents and consequences of given responses. 2) Direct control of behavior by a contingency, without the involvement of rules.
contingency contract
Psychology; Behavior analysis
An agreement between two or more parties about what each is to do for the other.
contingency analysis
Psychology; Behavior analysis
A description of an individual's goal and/or problem behavior and the events that appear to precede and follow those behaviors. Used to begin to identify contingencies that may be functionally ...
