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Behavior Acquisition

Implementing procedures to teach new skills and behaviors

Exam Weight 25%
Sub-topics 6

Behavior acquisition (often called skill acquisition) is a core component of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It involves implementing procedures to teach new skills and behaviors that improve a client's quality of life and independence. This section covers various teaching procedures, prompting strategies, chaining methods, and techniques for promoting generalization and maintenance of skills.

Why Behavior Acquisition Matters

Effective skill acquisition procedures are essential in ABA for several reasons:

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