Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior
DRO
In Plain Language
Reinforcement depends on a specified behavior not occurring during an interval or at a check.
ABA Definition
A procedure delivering reinforcement contingent on the absence of a target response over an interval or at a specified moment.
Everyday Example
A quiet-game point awarded after a round with no talking illustrates an absence-based rule.
ABA Example
An interval DRO plan specifies the target response, observation interval, and absence criterion; momentary DRO checks only a designated instant.
How It May Be Used
DRO does not by itself teach a replacement skill and can coincide with other unwanted behavior.