# Glossary

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October 6, 2025 • 5 min read

Aversive Control Terminology in ABA: Ethical Essentials

Master ABA aversive control terms: Positive punishment, negative reinforcement, ethical guidelines and documentation. Essential glossary for BCBAs.

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October 5, 2025 • 6 min read

Master Stimulus Control in ABA: SD vs S-Delta Explained

Discover Stimulus Control ABA definitions: SD and S-Delta. Boost skill teaching via discrimination training and generalization for RBTs & BCBAs.

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October 5, 2025 • 5 min read

Topography vs Function of Behavior: Key Differences

Discover topography vs. function of behavior. For BCBAs: definitions, SEAT functions, examples, and why function matters for interventions.

September 28, 2025 • 10 min read

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ABA Measurement Reliability and Validity: BCBA Guide

Dive into ABA measurement reliability and validity. BCBA-focused guide with checklists, types of reliability, and validity definitions. Elevate your practice.

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September 28, 2025 • 4 min read

Master ABA Competency Training Terms for Ethical Practice

Discover key ABA competency training terms like CBT, BST components, and procedural integrity to boost your ABA practice. Ideal for BCBAs and RBTs.

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September 28, 2025 • 7 min read

Philosophical Assumptions of ABA: Essential Guide for BCBAs

Explore the philosophical assumptions of ABA essential for BCBAs. Discover determinism, empiricism, and more with practical examples and a summary table.

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September 28, 2025 • 6 min read

ABA Graph Analysis Terms: Level, Trend, Variability

Master ABA graph analysis terms: level, trend, and variability. Essential guide for BCBAs to interpret visual data and make informed decisions.

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September 28, 2025 • 4 min read

Essential Visual Analysis Terminology for ABA

Master Visual Analysis Terminology ABA. Definitions for Level, Trend, Variability, Data Path & more. Enhance graph skills for BCBAs & RBTs.

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September 27, 2025 • 8 min read

Master ABA Stimulus Equivalence: Derived Relations Guide

Master ABA stimulus equivalence: Explore derived relations, symmetry, transitivity, and equivalence classes for effective ABA practice.

September 26, 2025 • 5 min read

ABA Extinction Concepts: Essential Glossary for RBTs

Struggling with ABA extinction concepts? This RBT glossary defines extinction burst, spontaneous recovery, and resistance with examples and documentation tips.

September 26, 2025 • 8 min read

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Master IOA Formulas and Methods for Data Integrity

Discover IOA formulas and methods to boost interobserver agreement. Master scored-interval and other techniques for your data collection. Achieve superior BCBA data integrity.