Discrimination is a basic principle of differential reinforcement. It is developed through differential reinforcement by determining when reinforcement is and is not received.

Some of the most severe examples are spanking and scolding.

Aversive Stimuli – are the least used form of stimuli as they are considered negative stimuli, which are introduced after an undesirable behavior.

Extinction is the discouragement of a behavior by ignoring the behavior.

Video Modeling is using a video to demonstrate performance of a desirable task or behavior. This is very effective, especially for children.

Generalization is teaching a skill in the natural environment after it has been learned in a controlled environment.

Shaping is the gradual modification of a person’s existing behavior to a desired one

Fading is the process of subtly reducing prompts over time in order to make the child transition from being prompted to having no need for one. For example, an analyst might start teaching a task by demonstration, then fade to guiding, later to pointing and eventually to a verbal cue.

Chaining is further breaking down tasks that have previously been broken down into segments.

Task Analysis is a process in which tasks are broken down into segments so that the parts can be taught in any sequence. Task analysis allows analysts to focus on those portions of a task that require greater emphasis and aids in developing general cognitive skills.