Applied Behavior Analysis
Also known asAnalyses, Applied Behavior · Applied Behavior Analyses · Behavior Analyses, Applied · Behavior Analysis, Applied
Definition
Behavioral science applied with the aim of improving socially important issues such as behavior problems and learning. For individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities including AUTISM, techniques can be categorized as comprehensive or focused.
MeSH classification
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000072357) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗