Preference Assessments & Schedules of Reinforcement
Explore the art and science of reinforcement in behavior analysis. This lesson introduces multiple preference assessment formats (single stimulus, paired stimulus, MSWO/MSW, and free operant) and examines how reinforcement schedules shape, strengthen, and sustain behavior. Participants will learn to apply the SPADS model to select appropriate assessments, compare VR and VI schedules, and integrate function-based reinforcement systems into treatment plans.
Includes:
Lesson Plan (PDF)
Learner Handout (PDF)
Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links
Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts
BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-9, B-10, C-10, F-4, F-7, G-16, H-4, H-5
File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)
Tags: #ABA #Reinforcement #PreferenceAssessments #SchedulesOfReinforcement #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan
Key Components:
- Identifying and differentiating preference assessment methods (SPAs, MSWO, paired, etc.)
- Understanding reinforcement schedules and their behavioral effects
- Matching assessment type and reinforcement schedule to client context
- Evaluating the impact of dense vs. lean reinforcement schedules
- Ethical considerations in maintaining reinforcement effectiveness
Recommended Lesson Order:
- Supervision Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Behavior Analytic Guidance
- Behavioral Cusps and the 7 Dimensions of ABA
- FBAs and FAs Pt 1: Neurodiverse-Affirming Approaches
- Understanding and Applying Measurement Systems in ABA
- Exploring Experimental Design in ABA
- Understanding Antecedent and Consequence Interventions
- Preference Assessments & Schedules of Reinforcement
- Prompting with Purpose
- Types of Teaching in ABA
- Talking to Talk: Understanding Verbal Behavior
- All Things Stimulus
- Stimulus Equivalence Unlocked
- FBAs and FAs Pt 2: Clinical Application Meets Medical Necessity
- Data to Dialogue: Writing Effective and Professional Plans
- Professional Feedback: The Transition from RBT to BCBA
- Trauma-Informed Care and the Evolution of ABA
- Client Rights / Consent / Assent
- Ethics and Professional Boundaries in ABA