Behavior momentum is a behavioral procedure grounded in the metaphor of physical momentum: a body in motion tends to stay in motion. In ABA, behavior momentum refers to the increased probability that a learner will comply with a low-probability request (one that has historically produced non-compliance or refusal) following a series of high-probability requests (ones that the learner readily complies with).
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | General |
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