Tangible-Maintained Behavior
In Plain Language
Behavior that continues because it produces access to objects or activities.
ABA Definition
Responding maintained by socially mediated access to tangible items or activities.
Everyday Example
Asking to borrow a game continues when others lend it.
ABA Example
Assessment may indicate that a response is maintained by access to a preferred activity.
How It May Be Used
Wanting an item is not enough to establish a function; look for an assessed relation.