ABCs of Behavior Explained: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence in Plain English

ABCs of Behavior Explained: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence in Plain English

July 7, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 78

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This episode breaks down the ABCs of Behavior in behavior analysis, explaining antecedents, behaviors, and consequences in simple terms.

Welcome back to ABA Without the Jargon, the mini-series where we take common ABA and special education terms and translate them into everyday language. In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most important concepts in behavior analysis: the ABCs of Behavior. We'll explain: ✔️ What an antecedent really is ✔️ What counts as behavior (and what doesn't) ✔️ Why consequences are more than punishments ✔️ How the ABCs help us understand patterns in behavior ✔️ Why understanding behavior le...

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