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Choice Making

In Plain Language

Selecting among available options and having that selection matter.

ABA Definition

Behavior that allocates responding to one of two or more alternatives, with meaningful access to the selected option.

Everyday Example

You choose between walking in the park and visiting the library.

ABA Example

A learner selects the order of activities from accessible options and the team honors the selection.

How It May Be Used

Offer genuine choices; an unavoidable demand phrased as a question is not necessarily a choice.

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