40 Hour practice questions
Three professional organizations interested in behavior analysis are A)ABAI, APBA, BACB B)APBA, BACB, BAAA C)BACB, PBAA, SEAA
A)ABAI, APBA, BACB
Which of the following is a common application for permanent product recording data collection? A)Academics B)Behavior Reduction C)Fluency Building
A)Academics
Ralph became distracted during his data collection session, so his data may not be -___________________. A)Accurate B)Relevant C)Significant
A)Accurate
The seminal 1968 article outlining the dimensions of applied behavior analysis was written by A)Baer, Wolf, and Risley B)Keller and Skinner C)Skinner
A)Baer, Wolf, and Risley
Length of time a behavior occurred A)Duration B)Inter-Response Time C)Latency
A)Duration
A method of functional behavior assessment that combines the systematic comparison of variables used in functional analysis with ABC analysis in a natural setting is called A)Environmental Manipulation B)Naturalistic Analysis C)Participant Observation
A)Environmental Manipulation
When adding explanatory text to a graph, where should it go? A)Inside the plot area B)Outside the plot area C)It depends
A)Inside the plot area
In ABA, reliability is demonstrated through A)Interobserver Agreement B)Split-Half Calculations C)Test-Retest Correlations
A)Interobserver Agreement
Celeste observes her client and marks whether or not a behavior is occurring at the end of a designated interval. Celeste is using A)Momentary Time Sampling B)Partial Interval Recording C)Whole Interval Recording
A)Momentary Time Sampling
The most conservative estimate of behavior is provided by the discontinuous data collection method known as A)Momentary Time Sampling B)Partial Interval Recording C)Whole Interval Recording
A)Momentary Time Sampling
A major condition change line is a solid vertical line. A)True B)False
A)True
All data should be graphed A)True B)False
A)True
Behavior rate is expressed as n occurrences per x time period. A)True B)False
A)True
Frequency data is useless without a timeframe A)True B)False
A)True
Graphs provide clarity for making decisions about treatment. A)True B)False
A)True
If a client has an extraordinary day with a high rate of behavior that is not likely to be repeated in the future, you do not have to adjust the y-axis to accommodate it A)True B)False
A)True
Information gleaned from environmental manipulation has higher social validity but lower certainty than functional analysis results. A)True B)False
A)True
It is acceptable for your BCBA to modify the way conditions are set up in a functional analysis to meet the particular needs of the subject. A)True B)False
A)True
Local, state, and regional behavior analysis organizations are the best way to become informed about issues relevant to working as an RBT in your area A)True B)False
A)True
PLA-CHECK underestimates behavior A)True B)False
A)True
Permanent product recording is an indirect method of data collection. A)True B)False
A)True
The IISCA conditions typically are run for 3-5 minutes at a time A)True B)False
A)True
The IISCA conditions typically are run for 3-5 minutes at a time. A)True B)False
A)True
The usefulness of environmental manipulation depends upon the degree of preparation. A)True B)False
A)True
Total count and Total Duration IOAs are less precise measures than mean count and mean duration per occurrence data A)True B)False
A)True
Valid data is reliable data A)True B)False
A)True
Whole interval recording provides an underestimate of behavior A)True B)False
A)True
Repeated presentation of a single stimulus with a single response occurs during which phases of skill building A.Acquisition and Fluency B.Fluency and Maintenance C.Maintenance and Generalization
A.Acquisition and Fluency
The processes involved in learning something well are A.Acquisition, Fluency, Maintenance, Discrimination & Generalization B.Acquisition, Discrimination, Maintenance, and Generalization C.Acquisition, Maintenance, and Fluency
A.Acquisition, Fluency, Maintenance, Discrimination & Generalization
Self monitoring is a good approach for ensuring you uphold a client's dignity. A.True B.False
A.True
When a breach of client dignity occurs, it is a good idea to have a ________________ session afterward. A.debriefing B.decompressing C.disciplinary
A.debriefing
If you believe someone else is failing to treat a client with dignity, your first step in resolving the issue is to A.express your concerns to the person whose behavior is a concern. B.Express your concerns to the person's supervisor. C.Express your concerns to your BCBA supervisor.
A.express your concerns to the person whose behavior is a concern.
Typically a functional analysis session lasts A)1 minute B)10 minutes C)1 hour
B)10 minutes
Minimum acceptable IOA in ABA is A.70% B.80% C.90%
B)80%
Which of the following organizations is less focused on research and more focused on the practical side of being a behavior analysis professional A)ABAI B)APBA C)BACB
B)APBA
Rate and frequency counts require ___________________ behaviors. A)Covert B)Discrete C)Subjective
B)Discrete
The form of functional behavior assessment that directly tests antecedents and consequences to determine function A)Descriptive Functional Assessment B)Experimental Functional Analysis C)Both a and b
B)Experimental Functional Analysis
Behavior analytic conferences hosted by organizations such as ABAI and APBA are primarily focused on professional development of behavior analysts and are not a good source of information for RBTs A)True B)False
B)False
Data collection is an important part of ABA, but not essential as long as we are using evidence-based practices A)True B)False
B)False
Functional analysis provides higher certainty results with lower response effort than descriptive functional assessment. A)True B)False
B)False
Graphing is required, but RBTs have a great deal of flexibility about how to set up their graphs to best show the data. A)True B)False
B)False
In partial interval data collection, the behavior must occur for the duration of a time interval A)True B)False
B)False
It is a good idea to crop unimportant data out of your graph A)True B)False
B)False
Least effective prompt data collection is a method that is used to track progress in errorless learning. A)True B)False
B)False
Permanent Product Recording means archiving data in such a way that it is available for future comparisons A)True B)False
B)False
Reliable data is valid data. A)True B)False
B)False
Severe self injury and aggression, should not be assessed via functional analysis because of safety concerns. A)True B)False
B)False
The ABAI approves requests to sit for the RBT exam A)True B)False
B)False
The IISCA is an approach to functional assessment that moves Iwata's test conditions into the natural environment A)True B)False
B)False
The four main conditions of an experimental functional analysis are: attention, escape, demand, and alone. A)True B)False
B)False
The size of a graph should be adjusted to emphasize change in the behavior A)True B)False
B)False
The title of a graph should always be centered at the top A)True B)False
B)False
Treatment integrity is best assessed through self report. A)True B)False
B)False
Treatment integrity refers to the degree to which the RBT A)Follows the BACB's ethical code for RBTs B)Follows the written instructions in a program plan. C)Reports unethical behavior of parents and caregivers.
B)Follows the written instructions in a program plan.
Usually, data collection in a functional analysis is based on A)Duration B)Frequency C)Momentary Time Sampling
B)Frequency
The acronym for remembering the dimensions of applied behavior analysis A)Drive a Car B)Get a Cab C)Ride a Bus
B)Get a Cab
Fred has noticed that when Ricky ends a rant, he typically pauses for three or four minutes then resumes ranting. He decided to introduce a self-calming activity during the pause to try to eliminate the repetitive rants or at least extend the amount of time between iterations. To assess effectiveness, he would need to collect ____________________ data. A)Frequency B)Inter-response Time C)Latency
B)Inter-response Time
How much time passed between iterations of the same behavior. A)Duration B)Inter-response time C)Latency
B)Inter-response time
The most common type of graph in ABA A)Bar Chart B)Line Graph C)Scatterplot
B)Line Graph
Madelyn observed her client and marks an interval box if the behavior occurs at any point during the interval. Madelyn is using A)Momentary Time Sampling B)Partial Interval Recording C)Whole Interval Recordimg
B)Partial Interval Recording
Which of the following data collection methods provides an overestimate of behavior? A)Momentary Time Sampling B)Partial interval C)Whole interval
B)Partial interval
Which of the following data collection methods poses a risk that the data may not actually belong to the client? A)Partial Interval B)Permanent Product Recording C)PLA-CHECK
B)Permanent Product Recording
Alice collected data at the same time and place every day for two weeks. Her data may not be A)Accurate B)Representative C)Significant
B)Representative
This type of data collection is used to give the RBT feedback on performance in sessions with clients. A)Least effective prompt B)Treatment integrity C)Trials to criterion
B)Treatment integrity
Three types of IOA data formulas were taught: those were for counted data, timed data and ____________________ . A)calculated data B)interval data C)measured data
B)interval data
Valid data are accurate, representative, _____________________, and significant A)realistic B)relevant C)reverent
B)relevant
The part of the BACB ethical code for RBTs that is most relevant to issues of client dignity is A.Professional Conduct B.Client Dignity C.Competence and Service Delivery
B.Client Dignity
If you are uncertain about cultural preferences of a family in whose home you are working, the best thing to do is to read many books about the culture and act according to what you learn through your reading. A.True B.False
B.False
RBTs should dedicate all of their reading time to reading about behavior analysis. A.True B.False
B.False
The first thing you should do when you see your customer/client is outline the plan for the session. A.True B.False
B.False
The main difference between direct clients and indirect clients is the power to consent. A.True B.False
B.False
When my supervisor presents me with multiple situations to see if I know when to implement a certain skill, (s)he clearly does not trust me to know what I am doing. A.True B.False
B.False
Overlearning is a concept related to... A.Acquisition B.Fluency C.Generalization
B.Fluency
Mary is an RBT who has been taught to feed her client, John, who has swallowing problems. She now wonders if she could provide the same service to other people who have similar swallowing problems. She is wondering if her skillset ______________________________ between clients. A.discriminates B.generalizes C.maintains
B.generalizes
A teacher of a child you are providing ABA services to is an example of a(n) ______________________ client. A.direct B.indirect C.supplemental
B.indirect
During maintenance training, we seek to determine how well the learner can A.perform the skill in isolation B.perform the skill when distracted C.perform the skill when timed
B.perform the skill when distracted
Who holds the power in a service relationship? A.the service provider B.the service recipient C.power is shared
B.the service recipient
One way the Hanley model differs from the Iwata model is A) there are more test conditions B) the control condition is eliminated C) target behaviors are less specific
C) target behaviors are less specific
In which of the following types of graph is it acceptable to use color? A)Bar charts B)Line graphs C)Color is never to be used.
C)Color is never to be used.
Fred is working with Ricky to decrease ranting behavior (defined as high volume rapid speech containing curse words and complaints). The best way to measure this would most likely be A)Frequency count of the words he says during a rant B)Inter-response time between rants C)Duration of rant
C)Duration
Length of time that passed before initiating a behavioral response A)Duration B)Inter-Response Time C)Latency
C)Latency
Fred is working with Ricky to decrease his ranting behavior by having him insert a pause before responding to stimuli that typically precede a rant. Inserting a pause is the replacement behavior. Which of the following methods could you use to measure Ricky's progress with using the replacement behavior? A)Duration of rant B)Frequency of rants C)Latency between stimulus and rant
C)Latency between stimulus and rant
Momentary Time Sampling for groups A)Event Recording B)Head Count C)PLA-CHECK
C)PLA-CHECK
Frequency and rate are the same thing. A)True B)False C)People argue about this.
C)People argue about this.
Ed is collecting data on a student's latency to initiate work when instructed to do so by his teacher, but the student's goal is to increase duration of work. His data is not ____________________. A)Accurate B)Representative C)Relevant
C)Relevant
A teacher suspects that students who can say all of their multiplication facts in under two minutes perform better on three-digit by two-digit division. What type of graph would be useful for determining if this is true? A)Bar chart B)Line chart C)Scatterplot
C)Scatterplot
Trixie's student engages in a high rate of self-injurious behaviors. She collects data on head banging, eye gouging, and self-biting. She does not include hair tugging because compared to the other behaviors, hair tugging is not _______________. A)accurate B)representative C)significant
C)Significant
Functional Analysis uses _______________________________ research design. A)Control Group B)Quasi-experimental C)Single Subject
C)Single Subject
The type of graph used by precision teachers to track rate of learning and ensure the learner is on track for attaining fluency. A)Line Graph B)Scatterplot C)Standard Celeration Chart
C)Standard Celeration Chart
Scatterplots are used to determine A)The function of a behavior B)The frequency of a behavior C)The time distribution of a behavior
C)The time distribution of a behavior
Count of the number of trials required to achieve a predetermined level of performance. A)Least effective prompt B)Treatment integrity C)Trials to criterion
C)Trials to criterion
The degree to which data accurately reflect the phenomenon they are reported to describe. A)Acceptability B)Reliability C)Validity
C)Validity
Ed watches his client and marks a box if the behavior of interest is displayed throughout the observed interval. Ed is using A)Momentary Time Sampling B)Partial Interval Recording C)Whole Interval Recording
C)Whole Interval Recording
Discontinuous data collection requires A)constant observation B)large spans of observation time C)sampling
C)sampling
One way to prevent yourself from insulting your client's dignity is to A.think of yourself as a service provider rather than service enforcer B.identify power culture behaviors you do not wish to replicate C.both a and b
C.both a and b
