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Level 3 of the VB-MAPP reflects language skills at what level of typical language development?

2.5 to 4 years old

What was the reported average duration of a successful synthesized functional analysis (IISCA)?

22 min

On average, how long does Dr Hanley say that his team spends with children to ensure meaningful change in behavior/skill acquisition?

30-35 hrs

Which of the following are examples of commonly used behavior analytic skills assessments? (select all that apply)

AFLS, VBMAPP, PEAK

How does a function-based approach to treatment differ from a behavior modification approach?

All of the above

Selection of the best data recording method is based on

All of the above

When would a functional analysis be contraindicated or at least approached with caution?

All of the above

Guidelines for best practice when conducting systematic preference assessments include all of the following EXCEPT

Allow the individual at least 5 min with each item prior to starting assessment

What function is the alone condition testing for?

Automatic/Sensory condition

Operational definitions should

Be objective, clear, and complete (but concise)

Which of the following are examples of other methods mentioned in the reading/lecture for identifying potential reinforcers other than systematic preference assessments? (select all that apply)

Caregiver report/nomination, Self report/nomination

Which of the following methods for assessing an individual's preference for interventions is most appropriate?

Concurrent chains

Data from unequal observation intervals can be made comparable if you

Convert frequency data to rate

When you want to know the length of time that a behavior occurred, which recording method should you use?

Duration recording

ABC data gives more precise information on the function of behavior because it occurs in the natural environment.

False

It is appropriate to exclude a control condition from a functional analysis if the individual does not play with toys.

False

Items chosen less that 50% of the time in a preference assessment will not function as reinforcers.

False

Systematic preference assessments cannot be used with individuals who have visual impairments.

False

We need to figure out how SIB started in order to treat it.

False

You do not have to graph skill acquisition data if you have assessment results.

False

he AFLS is likely to be an appropriate assessment for an early learner

False

Which of the following is not an example of a functional behavior rating scale

Functional Assessment Rating Tool

Which of the following are dependent measures used to collect data during a systematic preference assessment? (select all that apply)

How long the child interacts with the item, Whether or not the child approaches the item

An example of a measure of a behavior's magnitude is its

Intensity

IISCA stands for

Interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis

In the reading, it was noted that edible items should not be paired with leisure items in a preference assessment because

Many individuals tend to select food items over leisure items which can skew the results

The research design used in the Iwata et al 1982/1994 functional analysis method was

Multielement

This preference assessment format involves presenting a decreasing array of items across multiple trials until only one item is remaining.

Multiple Stimulus (Without Replacement)

Which of the following steps is NOT a component of Hanley's interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA)?

Observe the individual in their natural environment

Carr's discussed the following hypotheses for the etiology of self injurious behavior EXCEPT

Organizational

Partial interval recording tends to _________ the true frequency of the behavior.

Overestimate, but the extent can vary based on interval length

This preference assessment method is very good for identifying a hierarchy of preferences but can be time consuming.

Paired Stimulus

Dana is unable to catch Adam breaking his DVDs but she knows that he does it when he is alone in his room. What data collection procedure is most appropriate?

Permanent product data obtained by counting (and removing) the broken DVDs as Adam wakes up each morning

A behavior analytic skills assessment:

Provides a baseline and measure of ongoing skill acquisition

What is the establishing operation/antecedent conditions in the control condition?

Satiation of social reinforcers; lack of aversive stimuli

The free operant method for assessing preference differs from the other systematic assessments in that: (select all that apply)

Sessions are time-based, Data are collected on duration of object engagement

Skills assessments allow BCBAs to: (select all that apply)

Show progress over time, Determine priorities for goals, Determine a starting point for teaching

A functional analysis is often conducted in a well-controlled setting that differs from the natural setting to control for extraneous variables

True

Which of the following is a required component of all functional analyses?

a control condition

Which of the following does an informed analysis provide the practitioner? (select all that apply)

a stable and sensitive baseline from which to evaluate treatment, a demonstration of problem behavior sensitivity to suspected contingencies, a properly motivating set of conditions to teach important life skills

Whole interval recording is best used for

an appropriate behavior you would like to increase

The predictor section of the FAO form includes a list of potential ___________ associated with the observed behavior.

antecedents

Who can end the functional analysis in Dr Hanley's lab?

anyone

What type of relationshiop does Dr Hanley recommend that we establish with our clients?

balanced

What does Dr Hanley say that he requires of his graduate students when running a functional analysis?

be comically fast

Why are some behaviors difficult to "turn off" in some functional analyses?

because they are non-operant emotional behaviors

Scatterplot analysis is most useful when

behaviors have a temporal pattern

Dr Hanley recommends that you do the following when determining treatment effectiveness.

collect data in small bins

Descriptive assessment and indirect assessment differ in that (select all that apply)

conditional probability analyses can be conducted with descriptive data only, indirect assessment involves no observation or interaction with the target individual

In the reading it was noted that research on whether or not preferences change over time is mixed. However, if you are working with someone whose preferences tend to shift or change over time, what do researchers recommend that you do?

conduct a (brief) preference assessment daily

Which of the following does Dr Hanley refer to as a "waste of time" and a "relationship killer"?

conducting a descriptive assessment

The extent to which scores on one measure are similar to scores on another measure that is designed to measure the same thing, is known as

convergent validity

The AFLS is _________, and the VB-MAPP is _________.

criterion-referenced, norm-referenced

When interviewing a parent, Dr Hanley recommends that you ask what they do to calm or distract the child when engaging in the problem behavior. In so doing you are....

determining what the potential reinforcers are

Which of the following statements is true (select all that apply)

different behavior topographies can serve the same or different functions, two individuals may present with different topographies of behavior but they may serve the same function,

A functional analysis consists of _______ of problem behavior during at least ________ wheereby varaibles are manipulated in an attempt to understand ____ behavior is occurring.

direct observation, two conditions, why

Conditional probabilities (select all that apply)

evaluate the likelihood of one event given another, are a more complex method of data analysis for descriptive data

In a stimulus preference assessment, a ____________ refers to a stimulus that was mistakenly identified as a preference when it is not.

false positive

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates a ___________ when a student's behavior threatens suspension.

functional behavior assessment

What safety procedure does Dr Hanley use in his functional analyses?

immediate delivery of all suspected reinforcers for all members of the response class

How does Hanley propose we identify the idiosyncratic variables affecting behavior?

intervie the people who know them best

What is the local effect of reinforcement?

it immediately stops behavior that is maintained by it

Which of the following is NOT among the reasons for conducting a functional assessment noted in the video

it is fast

Hanley used an allergist example to demonstrate (to skeptical consumers) why behavior analysts need to do functional analyses. Which of the following arguments were included in his example? (Select all that apply)

negative side effects are controlled and short-lived, control conditions are necessary for comparison, you cannot treat a problem without knowing why it is occurring

What self-injurious behavior was noted in the video as being most associated with mortality?

pica

"______ don't teach skills"

pills

What is the most profound assumption of functional assessment?

problem behavior is learned

Mollification was introduced as one of the "5 M's" that allows problem behavior to persist. Which of the following is an example of mollification?

removing any antecedents that cause problem behavior

Which of the following is a limitation of functional behavior rating scales (e.g., MAS, FAST)? (select all that apply)

scoring systems are incomplete and no cut-off score is given, psychometric data (e.g., validity, reliability) are mixed

In a functional behavior assessment, what are we most interested in learning?

the maintaining variables or function of the behavior(s)

Things that should be considered when prioritizing goals are: (select all that apply)

the skills are needed immediately and/or have immediate value, they are prerequisites for other skills,

Which of the following is true about summary statements

they are created once a hypothesis of function has been reached

What reason does Dr Hanley give for conducting a functional analysis?

to be able to demonstrate that you can turn the behavior on and off

Which of the following is NOT a reason to conduct a functional behavior assessment?

to demonstrate the need for medication treatment

Which of the following are skills that Hanley recommends all individuals with developmental disabilities should be taught to avoid the development of problem behaviors under the "behavior analyst as preventionist" model? (Select all that apply)

tolerate delays and denials of preffered events, play and leisure skills, escape to acoid unpleasant situations

Which of the following findings are in the literature regarding IISCA/practical functional assessment approaches?

treatments based on IISCA results produced a 90% reduction in problem behavior, IISCAs are faster on average than other FAs, social validity measures from caregivers who participated in IISCA were rated high

Hanley says that we can demonstrate that we understand problem behavior by

turning it on and off

In the Hanley "myths" reading, what does he recommend that behavior analysts adopt as best practice when it comes to indirect assessments? (select all that apply)

use them to inform your functional analysis conditions, use them but only open-ended interviews, not rating scales

What does Dr Hanley describe as a paradox related to the synthesized contingency model?

when the effect of one contingency (e.g., attention) depends on the interaction with another contingency (e.g., access to preferred toys)

What does Dr Hanley say is the best way to know that you have the right treatment?

when the treatment is shown to be effective