Essential Readings
This brief overview of the Seven Dimensions of ABA from the Carlyle Centre will provide you with more information about these characteristics of ABA.
Essential Viewing
This video from Psychcore provides a brief overview of the 7 Dimensions of ABA.
Optional Viewing
While the below video is optional, it is highly recommended. Pat Friman is a well-respected behavior analyst. The previous videos and exercises that we’ve proceeded through in this lesson, describe the characteristics of ABA in abstract terms. In the first two minutes of the below video, Pat outlines what adopting a behaviorist approach means for how we think about people and problems.
Conversation Exercise
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Example Reflection Exercise:
The 7 dimensions make ABA feel more structured than I expected. I used to think it was just about teaching skills, but now I see that everything is based on clear guidelines. If I had to explain them to a friend, I’d say: ABA focuses on real-life skills that actually matter to people (Applied), it usually focuses on behaviors we can measure (Behavioral), and it makes sure the approach is backed by research, data, evidence and science (Analytic and Conceptually Systematic). Also, whatever we do, we need to explain it clearly so others can follow the steps (Technological) and check if it actually works (Effective). Finally, the biggest surprise for me was Generalization—I hadn’t really thought about how important it is for people to use new skills in different places, not just with one therapist or in one situation. I used to work in a school and we didn’t really think about transferring skills to outside of school – we tended to assume this would happen naturally. I can already see how these dimensions will help me be more thoughtful when I work with people. It’s not just about using ABA—it’s about using it the right way. I was a bit confused about why Applied and Effective were included in the definition, but the videos and FRED were really useful in helping me to understand ABA better. It’s not just a box of tricks, but a way of thinking.
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