Functional Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans

Which data collection procedure would be used for the following: Mike has tantrums that seem to last a long time

Duration because it is necessary to know how long the tantrums last

Which data collection procedure would be used for the following: Mike sometimes throw a piece of paper during math

Frequency because the behavior does not occur at very high rates.

Which data collection procedure would be used for the following: Mike rocks back and forth repeatedly throughout the day

Interval because the rocking occurs often

Which data collection procedure would be used for the following: Mike takes a long time to start his assignment after it is given

Latency because we are interested in the length of time it takes for him to get started on his work

What are the 4 main types of data collected during functional assessment? a) archival, informant, observational, and functional analysis b) informant, written, observational, and archival c) archival, observational, functional assessment, and informant d) archival, frequency, observational, and functional analysis

a) archival, informant, observational, and functional analysis

Reinforcing beh. that are incompatible with hitting would fall under which component of a beh. intervention plan? a) consequence b) prevention c) punishment d) crisis

a) consequence strategies

Match the behavioral function to the intervention for, 1-on-1 time after a task is finished a) gain attention b) escape social interaction c) escape a task d) gain tangible item

a) gain attention

Consequence interventions involve: a) reinforcing desired behaviors and reducing the display of undesirable behavior b)reducing undesirable behaviors and punishing inappropriate behaviors c) reinforcing desired behaviors and reinforcing undesirable behaviors d) reinforcing undesirable behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors

a) reinforcing desired behaviors and reducing the display of undesirable behavior

Undesirable behavior can be reduced by: a)reinforcing alternative behaviors using extinction or punishment b) reinforcing all behaviors using punishment and extinction c) reinforcing other behavior once the undesirable is eliminated d) reinforcing alternative behaviors and occasionally using extinction

a)reinforcing alternative behaviors using extinction or punishment

What is an interobserver agreement (IOA)? a)when 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same time during a behavior b) when 2 data collectors agree on the function of a behavior based on the data c) when 2 data collectors agree on the existence of a behavior d) when 2 data collectors agree on data collection methods for a behavior

a)when 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same time during a behavior

What is the estimated % of self-injurious behaviors that have automatic reinforcement as the function according to Hapopian et al. (2015)? a) 3% b) 25% c) 60% d) 90%

b) 25%

The 4 basic conditions set up in a functional analysis are: a) alone, extinction, demand, and gain b) alone, attention, demand, and tangible c) alone, reinforcement, demand, and tangible d) alone, attention, demand, and reinforcement

b) alone, attention, demand, and tangible

Match the behavioral function to the intervention for, Allow for solitary play after playing alongside peers for a few minutes a) gain attention b) escape social interaction c) escape a task d) gain tangible item

b) escape social interaction

Why are prevention strategies a valuable part of behavior intervention plans? a) they help to suppress inappropriate behavior b) they decrease the likelihood that an undesirable behavior will get reinforced c) they cut the individual off from the possibility of engaging the behavior d) they offer an opportunity to reinforce all other behaviors

b) productive behavior that allow an individual's needs to be met

Which of the following statements best describes the desired outcomes of a behavior intervention plan? a) problem behavior is eliminated partially b) productive behavior that allow an individual's needs to be met c) reducing problem behavior will allow others in the environment to see the individual d) problem behavior will be eliminated entirely

b) productive behavior that allow an individual's needs to be met will replace most occurrences of problem beahvior

Which of the following is a consequence intervention involving punishment? a) ignoring an undesirale behavior b) taking away a token c) being denied the opportunity to earn a token d) reinforcing desirable behavior only

b) taking away a token

Replacement behaviors are taught so: a) the individual can have options for how to behave b) the individual has a more desirable option for the behavior of concern c) the individual can eliminate all undesirable behavior d) the individual will comply with all task demands and requests

b) the individual has a more desirable option for the behavior of concern

Greg and his supervisor Jo collected data on the number of times Sam engaged in the stereotypical behavior of hand flapping during the session. Greg recorded 20 times and Jo recorded 22 times. What is the IOA for this observation: a) 87% b) 93% c) 91%

c) 91%

Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior intervention process? a) RBT's design interventions for individuals b) RBT's plan functional assessment tasks c) RBT's implement behavior intervention plans d) RBT's design and implement behavior interventions

c) RBT's implement behavior intervention plans

Why are crisis plans incorporated into some behavior intervention plans? a)because some beh. involve violence and those in the environment must be made aware b)because most beh. that warrant an intervention plan are dangerous and risk must be minimized c) because some behaviors cause a risk to the safety of the individual engaging in the behavior or others in the environment d) because authorities need to know what the individual engage in the behavior is capable of doing

c) because some behaviors cause a risk to safety of the individual engaging in the behavior or others in the environment

Placing a soft object near a person's fist to block a hit is a: a) reinforcement b) replacement behavior c) consequence d) behavior function

c) consequence strategy

Match the behavioral function to the intervention for, allow free time after a part of the task is complete a) gain attention b) escape social interaction c) escape a task d) gain tangible item

c) escape a task

Which of the following are the 2 main functions of a behavior? a) escape and control b) gain and satiety c) escape and gain d) gain and freedom

c) escape and gain

Behavior intervention plans that work: a) eliminate problem behavior and teach new behavior b) reduce problem behavior and the need for reinforcement c) reduce problem behavior and increase desirable behavior d) offer alternatives to problem behavior if the individual chooses to change

c) reduce problem behavior and increase desirable behavior

Which component of a behavior intervention plan addresses how individuals learn new, desirable behaviors? a) consequence strategies b) crisis plan c) teaching replacement behaviors d) antecedent strategies

c) teaching replacement behaviors

Why is it important to operationally define a behavior before collecting data? a) operational definitions allow for intervention to occur during data collection b) operational definitions are less specific so a broader view of the behavior can be captured by the data c) to ensure the data being collected actually focused on the specific behavior of concern d) to determine behavioral function more easily

c) to ensure the data being collected actually focused on the specific behavior of concern

Which of the following is included in a functional assessment plan? a) staff theories about the behaviors of concern b) family stories about the behaviors of concern c) behavior analysts' opinions about the behaviors of concern d) a definition of the behavior of concern

d) a definition of the behavior of concern

Match the behavioral function to the intervention for, Give a preferred toy after completing a simple task a) gain attention b) escape social interaction c) escape a task d) gain tangible item

d) gain tangible item

When data are being analyzed for a functional assessment, what are behavior analysts really looking for? a) inconsistencies b) outliers c) the big picture d) patterns

d) patterns

Variables that are in operation before the display of a behavior and are related to the beh. are: a) consequences b)preplacement c)behavioral d) setting events

d) setting events