A consequence is what happens immediately after a behavior occurs. In ABA therapy, consequences play an important role in determining whether a behavior becomes more or less likely in the future. For example, reinforcement can increase a desired behavior, while the removal of reinforcement may decrease an unwanted one. Understanding consequences helps clinicians design effective strategies that encourage positive behaviors and reduce harmful ones. Families can see how consequences interact with other behavioral elements in Understanding the ABC ABA Model.
See Related: Antecedent, Positive Reinforcement, Behavior Function, Differential Reinforcement
