What is stimulus control transfer aba?

Stimulus control transfer is a behavior change technique used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring in a new setting or under a different set of conditions. It involves transferring the control of a behavior from a specific stimulus to a new, more generalized one.

For example, a child may be taught to say "please" only when prompted by their mother. But with stimulus control transfer, the child is gradually taught to say "please" in other settings, without being prompted by their mother. This is achieved by gradually removing the prompts and reinforcing the behavior in different settings.

Stimulus control transfer works by teaching the individual to respond to the same behavior under different conditions, or in different settings. This is achieved through systematic prompting and fading procedures, feedback and reinforcement, and generalization strategies. The goal is to strengthen the behavior by transferring the control from one stimulus to another, so that it becomes more flexible and applicable in everyday settings.

Overall, stimulus control transfer is a useful technique in ABA that helps individuals learn to generalize their skills and behaviors, and apply them in a variety of real-world settings.