Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

Which of the following is an example of punishment? a) after a student got scolded in the hallway for making noises in class, he quit making noises in class b) after a student got scolded in the hallway for making noises, he made more noises in class c) a student received a bad grade on his math assignment d) a student got out of doing classwork due to his disruptive behavior

a) after a student got scolded in the hallway for making noises in class, he quit making noises in class

The behavior dimension of ABA refers to: a) being able to observe and measure behavior b) interventions being based on a theory c) effectiveness of interventions d) being able to produce similar results in different environments

a) being able to observe and measure behavior

Which of the following reduces a behavior? a) punishment b) ABA c) reinforcement d) negative reinforcement

a) punishment

The work of Pavlov and his classical conditioning showed that: a) reflexive response to stimuli could be trained b) rats would press a lever until they were full c) individuals always behaved in a logical manner d) dogs would not respond to auditory cues

a) reflexive response to stimuli could be trained

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement? a) taking away a chore for making good grades b) telling a friend that you will meet then later c) telling someone to sweep the kitchen d) giving a child a video after he completes a task

a) taking away a chore for making good grades

ABA is used in the field of IDD to: a) teach new behaviors b) offer cures for various conditions c) offer predictions about future needs d) get people to do unethical things

a) teach new behaviors

Punishment has occurred when the behavior is followed: a) maintains b) decreases c) increases d) generalizes

b) decreases

Which of the following is an explanation of the Dead Man's Test: a) if a dead man can do it, then it is a behavior b) if a dead man cannot do it, then it is a behavior c) if a dead man once did ti. then it is a behavior

b) if a dead man cannot do it, then it is a behavior

What can be said regarding the 7 dimensions of ABA and interventions based on ABA? a) interventions may or may not have the dimensions in order to be considered behavior analytic b) interventions must have all dimensions to be considered behavior analytic c) interventions must have at least 5 of the 7 dimensions in order to be behavior analytic d) interventions do not actually have to have any of the dimensions in order to be considered behavior analytic

b) interventions must have all dimensions to be considered behavior analytic

Skinner used the term operant conditioning to describe: a) conditioned reflexes exhibited by dogs b) rats pressing a lever to receive food until they were full c) interventions for those who display self-injury d) all the techniques used in ABA

b) rats pressing a lever to receive food until they were full

Secondary reinforces become reinforcing after: a) the individual understands why they are receiving the reinfocer b) the secondary reinforcer is associated with other reinforcers c) the individual has not received reinforcement for a time d) the secondary reinforcer is not associated with other reinforcers

b) the secondary reinforcer is associated with other reinforcers

Which of the following is true about reinforcement? a) most individuals find the same things reinforcing b) what one individual finds reinforcing may not be true for others

b) what one individual finds reinforcing may not be true for others

Which of the following practice areas has the biggest numbers of ABA practitioners? a) business b) geriatrics c) autism d) education

c) autism

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement? a) taking away a homework assignment for doing classwork b) telling a child no when she asks for a cookie c) giving someone a compliment for doing good work

c) giving someone a compliment for doing good work

Skinner's work in establishing a relationship between pressing a lever and the alleviation of hunger led to the term ____ which serves as a basis of most behavior analytic work today. a) classical conditioning b) technological conditioning c) operant conditioning d) over conditioning

c) operant conditioning

Which of the following always strengthens a behavior? a) punishment b) ABA c) reinforcement d) chocolate candy

c) reinforcement

Which of the following is a behavior? a) being in compliance b) having a good attitude c) running a race d) being inappropriate

c) running a race

The 3-term contingency refers to: a) reinforcement, punishment, behavioral function b) conditioning, antecedents, consequences c) antecedents, behavior, reinforcement d) antecedents, behavior, consequences

d) antecedents, behavior, consequences

Which of the following dimensions of ABA refers to the social importance of problems? a) analytic b) conceptual c) technological d) applied

d) applied

Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer? a) stickers on a chart b) tokens on a token board c) a paycheck d) food

d) food

The 2 main functions of behavior are?

escape and gain