Abstract
Ignore
is a common term used in behavioral assessment, behavior intervention plans, textbooks, and research articles. In the present article, we recommend against the typical usage of the term in most applications of behavior analysis. First, we briefly outline some history of the use of the term in behavior analysis. Then, we describe six main concerns about
ignore
and the implications for its continued use. Finally, we address each of these concerns with proposed solutions, such as alternatives to the use of ignore.