The specific immediate result of a given behavior. The consequence may or may not alter how often the behavior occurs in the future.

A reinforcer that was previously neutral, but has become a reinforcer. Money becomes a conditioned reinforcer by being paired with the items it purchases. Interventionists may become conditioned reinforcers for their student’s behavior, through being paired with other reinforcers (e.g. praise, tokens, favored activities, etc.).

A description of the background of a particular individual, an educational program, or a behavior program usually used to assist in treatment decisions.