Answer to Question 1
A general goal can result in the focus of intervention being placed on related and indirect behaviors that are not really the intended outcomes of the intervention. A more specific outcome goal should be used that addresses the specific, observable behavior which, when mastered, will result in the more global goal being achieved. For example, a general goal of on-task behavior can be achieved by directly targeting attention to materials, task completion, and remaining seated.
Answer to Question 2
Habilitation is the degree to which a client's repertoire maximizes short and long term reinforcers and minimizes short and long term punishers for that person and for others. Behavior analysts can use this principle to guide the selection of target behavior by prioritizing behavior that will increase a client's access to reinforcers and decrease their exposure to punishers. The behavior analyst must try to identify behavior that will be the most useful to the client.
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