Define 'collective efficacy' in the context of ABA practice.

Collective efficacy refers to the shared belief among members of a team in their combined ability to successfully implement interventions and achieve desired outcomes. In the context of ABA practice, this concept emphasizes the importance of collaboration and teamwork in providing effective behavioral interventions. When team members, such as behavior analysts, therapists, and support staff, believe that they can work together effectively, they are more likely to coordinate their efforts and support one another in reaching the goals set for clients.

This shared belief fosters a positive work environment, boosts morale, and enhances communication among team members, which can lead to better decision-making and more effective problem-solving. Thus, when teams possess a strong sense of collective efficacy, they are more capable of overcoming challenges and facilitating meaningful behavioral changes in their clients. The other options do not capture this collaborative spirit and focus on individual measures of effectiveness rather than the team dynamics that are central to collective efficacy.