ABA Terminology for Effective Practice (Standard)

Lesson 1: Introduction
9 Pages
1.1 How does this work?
1.2 What will I learn?
1.3 Who is this for?
1.4 BCBA/BCaBA Task List
1.5 BACB Ethics Code
1.6 Standard 2.08
1.7 Standard 2.10
1.8 Standard 3.11
1.9 Objectives
Lesson 2: Behavior-Analytic Terminology: What It Is and When We Use It
14 Pages
2.1 Origins of Behavior-Analytic Terminology
2.2 Three Ways of Explaining Behavior
2.3 Mentalistic Terminology
2.4 Non-Technical Terminology
2.5 Technical Terminology
2.6 Knowledge Check
2.7 Behavior-Analytic Terminology vs. Other Fields
2.8 Cognitive, Clinical, and Behavior-Analytic Terminology
2.9 Accuracy and Precision
2.10 Accuracy and Precision in Behavior Analysis
2.11 Using Non-Technical Terminology
2.12 Addressing Mentalistic Language
2.13 Using Technical Terminology
2.14 Review
Lesson 3: Case Studies
10 Pages
3.1 Consultation with Mrs. Howell Part 1
3.2 Consultation with Mrs. Howell Part 2
3.3 Consultation with Mrs. Howell Part 3
3.4 Consultation with Mrs. Howell Part 4
3.5 Operant Conditioning
3.6 Decreasing Behavior
3.7 Knowledge Check
3.8 Interacting with Mrs. Howell
3.9 Additional Cases
3.10 Review
Lesson 4: Behavior-Analytic Terminology: Why We Use It
27 Pages
4.1 Our Value
4.2 Recall Mrs. Howell
4.3 Reason #1: Informed Representation
4.4 Reason #2: Demonstrated Competence Part 1
4.5 Reason #2: Demonstrated Competence Part 2
4.6 Reason #2: Demonstrated Competence Part 3
4.7 Reason #3: Increased Effectiveness Part 1
4.8 Reason #3: Increased Effectiveness Part 2
4.9 Reason #3: Increased Effectiveness Part 3
4.10 Knowledge Check
4.11 Reason #4: Proactive Discipline Part 1
4.12 Reason #4: Proactive Discipline Part 2
4.13 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 1
4.14 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 2
4.15 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 3
4.16 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 4
4.17 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 5
4.18 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 6
4.19 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 7
4.20 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 8
4.21 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 9
4.22 Reason #5: Fluency and Flexibility Part 10
4.23 Reason #6: Responsible Supervision Part 1
4.24 Reason #6: Responsible Supervision Part 2
4.25 Reason #6: Responsible Supervision Part 3
4.26 Knowledge Check
4.27 Review
Lesson 5: Conclusion
4 Pages
5.1 Behavior-Analytic Terminology
5.2 Accuracy and Precision
5.3 Reasons for Accurate and Precise Terminology
5.4 Review
Final Quiz for ABA Terminology for Effective Practice (Standard)
ABA Terminology for Effective Practice by Melissa C. Mackal & Robert Wallander is © 2022-2024 FoxyLearning LLC and distributed under CC BY-NC-SA
Creative Commons iconCreative Commons BY iconCreative Commons NC iconCreative Commons SA icon
;
Previous Page
Next Page

2.12 Addressing Mentalistic Language

ABA Terminology for Effective Practice (Standard) Lesson 2: Behavior-Analytic Terminology: What It Is and When We Use It 2.12 Addressing Mentalistic Language
This is the open-access version of this module and your progress is not tracked or recorded
BCBAs: Earn 1 Ethics CEU for completing this tutorial at CEUniverseInstructors: Use this tutorial to supplement your courseBuy the standard version to have your progress recorded

When working with others who favor and use mentalistic language, it is essential to be skilled at how these individuals view and discuss behavior. In this way, when a behavior analyst is communicating with persons who rely on mentalistic language, they can shape their verbal behavior toward more accurate descriptions and analytic conclusions. This is not the same as “going along to get along.” Rather, it is being able to understand how others communicate outside one’s own point of view and model more effective ways to discuss behavior. 

Type of TerminologyAccurate?Precise?
MentalisticNoNo
Non-TechnicalYesNo
TechnicalYesYes
A bunch of individuals strolling through a corridor in a medical center.
Medical Professionals
A man and woman having a conversation using non-technical terminology at a desk in an office.
Academic Colleagues
A woman is giving a presentation to a group of people in a meeting room, using non-technical terminology.
Non-Behavior Analytic Colleagues
A woman and child enjoying quality time on a couch while reading a book.
Parents and Families
Previous Page
Back to Lesson
Next Page
Post a comment
This section is for the civil and public discussion of the content of this page. It is not for personal notes. We reserve the right to moderate and remove comments that are irrelevant, disrespectful, hateful, harassing, threatening, or spamlike. If you are experiencing a technical issue, please contact our helpdesk for assistance.

Leave a Comment