ABA 605 Final
Which is NOT a possible cause of ASD currently being researched? Select one: a. parenting issues b. abnormalities in brain structure c. vaccinations and food allergies d. heredity, genetics, or medical problems e. biological and environmental factors
a. parenting issues
A behavior analyst wants to compare data on engaging in conversation for 3 different individuals. Which is the best graph for the behavior analyst to use? Select one: a. Bar Graph b. Line Graph c. Scatterplot d. Cumulative Record
a. Bar Graph
A behavior analyst wants to communicate with everyone working with an individual what they should do when a problem behavior occurs. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Behavior Plan Data Sheet b. Partial Interval Recording Data Sheet c. Discrete Trial Training Data Sheet d. ABC Recording Data Sheet
a. Behavior Plan Data Sheet
A behavior analyst is creating a graph and wants to connect all of the data points. Once connected, what will this create? Select one: a. Data Path b. Horizontal Axis c. Condition Change Line d. Vertical Axis
a. Data Path
A behavior analyst withholds reinforcement when Rosa whispers and only provides reinforcement when she speaks at an appropriate volume. Rosa's speaking at an appropriate volume increases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement b. Negative Reinforcement c. Positive Reinforcement d. Extinction
a. Differential Reinforcement
A behavior analyst wants to collect percentage data when teaching an individual to identify animals. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Discrete Trial Training Data Sheet b. Behavior Plan Data Sheet c. ABC Recording Data Sheet d. Partial Interval Recording Data Sheet
a. Discrete Trial Training Data Sheet
A bee is buzzing around Jacob's head, so he swats at it and it flies away. What is the Behavior in this ABC scenario? Select one: b. Jacob avoiding getting stung c. The bee flying away d. A bee buzzing around Jacob's head
a. Jacob swatting at a bee
Jodi is speeding down the freeway when she sees a cop and slows down. What is the Antecedent in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Jodi seeing a cop b. Jodi speeding c. Jodi slowing down d. The cop doesn't pull Jodi over
a. Jodi seeing a cop
Jodi is speeding down the freeway when she sees a cop and slows down. What is the Behavior in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Jodi slowing down b. Jodi seeing a cop c. Jodi speeding d. The cop doesn't pull Jodi over
a. Jodi slowing down
A behavior analyst is measuring if an individual is engaging in conversation skills with her peers by recording when this behavior occurs at the end of a recording interval. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Momentary Time Sampling b. Partial-Interval Recording c. Permanent Product d. Whole-Interval Recording
a. Momentary Time Sampling
A behavior analyst is measuring an individual's correct and incorrect responses to questions asked by his peers. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Percentage b. Latency c. Rate/Frequency d. Duration
a. Percentage
A behavior analyst is measuring if an individual is engaging in conversation skills with her peers by evaluating the individual's answers on a written list of conversation questions she asked her peers. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Permanent Product b. Momentary Time Sampling c. Whole-Interval Recording d. Partial-Interval Recording
a. Permanent Product
A behavior analyst wants to record the assistance provided while teaching an individual to throw a ball overhand. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Prompting Data Sheet b. Target Behavior Data Sheet c. Replacement Behavior Data Sheet d. Rating System Data Sheet
a. Prompting Data Sheet
A behavior analyst wants to determine the intensity of tantrum behaviors. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Rating System Data Sheet b. Replacement Behavior Data Sheet c. Prompting Data Sheet d. Target Behavior Data Sheet
a. Rating System Data Sheet
A behavior analyst wants to record how often an individual spontaneously requests items instead of engaging in tantrum behaviors when she wants an item or activity. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Replacement Behavior Data Sheet b. Prompting Data Sheet c. Rating System Data Sheet d. Target Behavior Data Sheet
a. Replacement Behavior Data Sheet
George will independently engage in 3 gross motor skills (e.g., bouncing, kicking, and throwing a ball) with at least 2 peers on 4 out of 5 opportunities across 3 consecutive sessions. What is missing from this Target Behavior? Select one: a. Settings b. Materials c. Criteria d. People
a. Settings
Jodi is speeding down the freeway when she sees a cop and slows down. What is the Consequence in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. The cop doesn't pull Jodi over b. Jodi slowing down c. Jodi speeding d. Jodi seeing a cop
a. The cop doesn't pull Jodi over
During hot, summer days at recess time, Jackie drops on the grass and rolls her body around while laughing. The other students are typically playing on the playground. What is the function of Jackie's rolling on the grass and laughing behavior? Select one: a. automatic positive reinforcement b. automatic negative reinforcement c. social negative reinforcement d. social positive reinforcement
a. automatic positive reinforcement
A peer attempts to initiate an interaction with Maria by grabbing and pulling her hands. Maria bites the peer's hand and the peer begins to cry and runs away. Every time a peer approaches Maria, she bites their hands. What is the function of Maria's biting behavior? Select one: a. social negative reinforcement b. automatic negative reinforcement c. automatic positive reinforcement d. social positive reinforcement
a. social negative reinforcement
A child cries at night after being put to bed and her parents come to her room to comfort her and calm her down. As a result, the child now cries more often at bed time. What is the function of the child's crying behavior? Select one: a. social positive reinforcement b. social negative reinforcement c. automatic negative reinforcement d. automatic positive reinforcement
a. social positive reinforcement
Jim conducts a direct observation narrative recording for a 10 year old boy, Mark, and writes the following information: Mark appeared to be very upset when he threw a block at his sister when she tried to share blocks with him. His sister cried and tattled on him to their mother. Mark's mother was very disappointed in him and mentioned that they have been working on using his words instead of throwing things at his sister when he is angry at her. This narrative recording is: Select one: a. subjective b. objective c. a good example of information that should be collected d. free of assumptions
a. subjective
A bee is buzzing around Jacob's head, so he swats at it and it flies away. What is the Antecedent in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Jacob avoiding getting stung b. A bee buzzing around Jacob's head c. Jacob swatting at the bee d. The bee flying away
b. A bee buzzing around Jacob's head
A behavior analyst wants to determine the function of an individual's escape behaviors. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Discrete Trial Training Data Sheet b. ABC Recording Data Sheet c. Behavior Plan Data Sheet d. Partial Interval Recording Data Sheet
b. ABC Recording Data Sheet
A behavior analyst provides reinforcement to a client for keeping his hands in his pockets instead of inappropriately touching others when in line in the cafeteria at school. This is an example of what type of Differential Reinforcement? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) b. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) c. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) d. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
b. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)
A behavior analyst wants to display date collected during a Discrete Trial Training program. Which is the best graph for the behavior analyst to use? Select one: a. Cumulative Record b. Line Graph c. Bar Graph d. Scatterplot
b. Line Graph
Lisa takes a brisk walk before work each day to help wake her up in the mornings. What is the Antecedent in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Lisa taking a brisk walk b. Lisa feeling sleepy c. Lisa waking up d. Lisa enjoying walking
b. Lisa feeling sleepy
Brooke will independently make 3 snacks at home with her father during 80% of recorded opportunities across 3 consecutive sessions. What is missing from this Target Behavior? Select one: a. People b. Materials c. Criteria d. Settings
b. Materials
A behavior analyst has written a goal for her client, Jill, to independently engage in appropriate play (e.g., staying with peers, playing on equipment, talking to peers) with at least 2 peers during a playdate at the park at least 80% of the time during 5 consecutive play dates. During the play date, the behavior analyst records if Jill is engaging with her peers at any time during each specified recording interval. What type of measurement procedure is being used? Select one: a. Momentary Time Sampling b. Partial-Interval Recording c. Permanent Product d. Whole-Interval Recording
b. Partial-Interval Recording
A behavior analyst is measuring how many times an individual raises his hand during a 1 hour class. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Duration b. Rate/Frequency c. Percentage d. Latency
b. Rate/Frequency
Craig will decrease engaging in verbal stereotypic behavior (e.g., repeating phrases he's heard on television) at home from 30 times per hour to 15 times per hour across 2 consecutive weeks. What is the best measurement procedure for this Target Behavior? Select one: a. Latency b. Rate/Frequency c. Percentage d. Duration
b. Rate/Frequency
A behavior analyst provides two reinforcers to determine which one produces the larger increase in responding. This is an example of a: Select one: a. Stimulus Preference Assessment b. Reinforcer Assessment c. Behavioral Assessment d. Functional Behavior Assessment
b. Reinforcer Assessment
A behavior analyst wants to determine if escape behaviors occur more often during certain activities and/or times of the day. Which is the best graph for the behavior analyst to use? Select one: a. Bar Graph b. Scatterplot c. Cumulative Record d. Line Graph
b. Scatterplot
Which is the best example of a well-defined Target Behavior? Select one: a. Steve will follow one-step instructions to decrease off task behaviors. b. Steve will follow one-step instructions and decrease staring off and leaving the area. c. Steve will follow one-step instructions and decrease distracted behaviors. d. Steve will follow one-step instructions and decrease non-compliance behaviors.
b. Steve will follow one-step instructions and decrease staring off and leaving the area.
A behavior analyst is measuring if an individual is engaging in conversation skills with her peers by recording when this behavior occurs during the entire recording interval. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Permanent Product b. Whole-Interval Recording c. Momentary Time Sampling d. Partial-Interval Recording
b. Whole-Interval Recording
Every time Madison sees her favorite DVD, she cries if her mother won't let her watch it on the television. When Madison's mother decides she can't watch the DVD at that time, she never gives in and Madison cries, screams, and whines for up to 1 hour before giving up and moving on to another activity. Madison never asks for her favorite DVD unless she sees it. What should be manipulated first in this situation to decrease Madison's crying, screaming, and whining behavior? Select one: a. altering consequence variables b. altering antecedent variables c. no manipulations need to be made since Madison will soon learn that crying, screaming, and whining doesn't work d. altering behavioral variables
b. altering antecedent variables
Laura just started a new job which requires her to wake up earlier. Every morning she drags herself out of bed and to help her get her day started, she takes a short walk outside. What is the function of Laura's walking behavior? Select one: a. social negative reinforcement b. automatic positive reinforcement c. social positive reinforcement d. automatic negative reinforcement
b. automatic positive reinforcement
Julia enjoys riding her bike on the sidewalk, but if she rides her bike in the street, her father takes the bike away from her and makes her go inside. Julie cries when her father makes her go inside. If you were completing an ABC Analysis, what would you determine to be the consequences of Julia's behaviors? Select one: a. positive reinforcer (functions to increase the future rate of the behaviors) b. negative (functions to decrease the future rate of the behaviors) c. neutral (lacking any function)
b. negative (functions to decrease the future rate of the behaviors)
Whenever Gabby is tired of shopping at a store, she takes off her shoes, throws them, and screams. This is very embarrassing to her mother who immediately takes her out of the store. If you were completing an ABC Analysis, what would you determine to be the consequence of Gabby's behaviors? Select one: a. neutral (lacking any function) b. positive reinforcer (functions to increase the future rate of the behaviors) c. negative (functions to decrease the future rate of the behaviors)
b. positive reinforcer (functions to increase the future rate of the behaviors)
Joe typically speeds when he drives, but every time he passes by a police car and sees the speed radar, he hits his brakes. Luckily, the radar has not detected him speeding. What is the function of Joe's breaking behavior? Select one: a. social positive reinforcement b. social negative reinforcement c. automatic negative reinforcement d. automatic positive reinforcement
b. social negative reinforcement
Karen eats all the food on her plate during dinnertime except her peas. When her father says, "Eat your peas," she runs from the dinner table and hides. Karen's father throws her peas away. What is the function of Karen's running and hiding behavior? Select one: a. social positive reinforcement b. social negative reinforcement c. automatic positive reinforcement d. automatic negative reinforcement
b. social negative reinforcement
Helen will independently request at least 3 food items (e.g., cookies, chips, and crackers) during snack time at school from a minimum of 2 adults. What is missing from this Target Behavior? Select one: a. People b. Materials c. Criteria d. Settings
c. Criteria
A behavior analyst withholds reinforcement when Megan screams for his attention and only provides reinforcement when Megan taps him on the shoulder. Megan's shoulder tapping behavior increases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Positive Reinforcement b. Negative Reinforcement c. Differential Reinforcement d. Extinction
c. Differential Reinforcement
A behavior analyst provides reinforcement to a client for engaging in body spinning behavior less than 3 times per hour. This is an examples of what type of Differential Reinforcement? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) b. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) c. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) d. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
c. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL)
A behavior analyst provides reinforcement to a client for any behavior as long as he remains at his desk during or at specific times. This is an example of what type of Differential Reinforcement? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) b. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) c. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) d. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)
c. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
The most preferred type of Behavioral Assessment is: Select one: a. Interviews b. Checklists c. Direct Observations d. Standardized Tests
c. Direct Observations
A behavior analyst is measuring the amount of time an individual engages in play activities with his peers throughout the day. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Latency b. Rate/Frequency c. Duration d. Percentage
c. Duration
Katelyn will independently remain seated during lunchtime at school with her peers for a minimum of 15 minutes in 4 out of 5 opportunities across 2 consecutive weeks. What is the best measurement procedure for this Target Behavior? Select one: a. Latency b. Percentage c. Duration d. Rate/Frequency
c. Duration
A behavior analyst withholds reinforcement when Dan protests while following instructions. Dan's protest behaviors decrease. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement b. Negative Reinforcement c. Extinction d. Positive Reinforcement
c. Extinction
A behavior analyst withholds reinforcement when Wendy whines when told it is time to go to bed. Wendy's whining behavior decreases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Positive Reinforcement b. Negative Reinforcement c. Extinction d. Differential Reinforcement
c. Extinction
A behavior analyst is creating a graph and wants to write down the independent variable. Where should this be located on the graph? Select one: a. Vertical Axis b. Data Path c. Horizontal Axis d. Condition Change Line
c. Horizontal Axis
A graph displays data points at or near a frequency of 3 with a horizontal line drawn equaling the average value of the series. This is an example of analyzing: Select one: a. Trend b. Number of Data Points c. Level d. Variability
c. Level
Lisa takes a brisk walk before work each day to help wake her up in the mornings. What is the Consequence in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Lisa taking a brisk walk b. Lisa feeling sleepy c. Lisa waking up d. Lisa enjoying walking
c. Lisa waking up
A behavior interventionist has written a goal for her client, Vicky, to continuously complete at least 3 consecutive chores in 4 out of 5 opportunities across 3 consecutive days. The behavior interventionist records if Vicky is completing chores at the end of each specified recording interval. What type of measurement procedure is being used? Select one: a. Partial-Interval Recording b. Whole-Interval Recording c. Momentary Time Sampling d. Permanent Product
c. Momentary Time Sampling
Which of the following is NOT a prevalence statistic for ASD? Select one: a. 1 in 68 U.S. children have been identified with ASD b. Boys are 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD c. Only 30% of individuals identified with ASD have average to above average intellectual abilities d. The rate of ASD is growing at 10-17% per year
c. Only 30% of individuals identified with ASD have average to above average intellectual abilities
Which is the most well-defined Target Behavior? Select one: a. Pam will independently expressively identify 3 colors with 90% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions. b. Pam will independently answer a minimum of 3 questions about her personal information with a minimum of 2 adults with 80% accuracy across 2 consecutive months. c. Pam will independently expressively request at least 3 required items (e.g., scissors, paste, crayons) during art activities at home across 2 adults on 4 out of 5 opportunities across 5 art activities. d. Pam will independently engage with 3 different peers during 2 play time activities (e.g., recess and free play) at school on 4 out of 5 opportunities.
c. Pam will independently expressively request at least 3 required items (e.g., scissors, paste, crayons) during art activities at home across 2 adults on 4 out of 5 opportunities across 5 art activities.
A behavior analyst is measuring if an individual is engaging in conversation skills with her peers by recording when this behavior occurs at any time during a recording interval. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Permanent Product b. Momentary Time Sampling c. Partial-Interval Recording d. Whole-Interval Recording
c. Partial-Interval Recording
Lisa will independently expressively identify 5 preposition (e.g., under, over, in, on, and between) with 2 adults in the community with 80% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions. What is the best measurement procedure for this Target Behavior? Select one: a. Latency b. Duration c. Percentage d. Rate/Frequency
c. Percentage
A behavior analyst provides access to a swing whenever Jill verbally imitates words. Jill's verbal imitation increases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement b. Extinction c. Positive Reinforcement d. Negative Reinforcement
c. Positive Reinforcement
Which is the best example of a well-defined Target Behavior? Select one: a. Sam will not engage in tantrum behaviors when told it is time for bed. b. Sam will follow a 3 step nighttime routine without engaging in screaming behaviors. c. Sam will follow a 3 step nighttime routine when told its time for bed without engaging in screaming behaviors. d. Sam will decrease screaming behaviors at bedtime.
c. Sam will follow a 3 step nighttime routine when told its time for bed without engaging in screaming behaviors.
A behavior analyst wants to record escape, tantrum, and stereotypic behavior on one data sheet. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Replacement Behavior Data Sheet b. Prompting Data Sheet c. Target Behavior Data Sheet d. Rating System Data Sheet
c. Target Behavior Data Sheet
A behavior analyst is creating a graph and wants to write down the dependent variable. Where should this be located on the graph? Select one: a. Data Path b. Condition Change Line c. Vertical Axis d. Horizontal Axis
c. Vertical Axis
Every day during story time, Paul rocks back and forth while staring out the window and covering his ears. The teacher continues to read the story while the other students continue to participate by making comments and answering questions. What is the function of Paul's rocking, staring, and covering his ears behavior? Select one: a. social negative reinforcement b. automatic positive reinforcement c. automatic negative reinforcement d. social positive reinforcement
c. automatic negative reinforcement
Whenever Chris takes a shower, he sings at the top of his lungs and dances. What is the function of Chris' singing and dancing behavior? Select one: a. social positive reinforcement b. automatic negative reinforcement c. automatic positive reinforcement d. social negative reinforcement
c. automatic positive reinforcement
Before a task, a behavior analyst asks a client what he wants to earn for completing the task, presents two to three options, and the client chooses one. This is an example of a: Select one: a. Functional Behavior Assessment b. Behavioral Assessment c. Reinforcer Assessment d. Stimulus Preference Assessment
d. Stimulus Preference Assessment
Jose loves to spin in circles. His father tells him to stop many times every day, but Jose continues to spin in circles. If you were completing an ABC Analysis, what would you determine to be the consequences of his father's requests to stop spinning on Jose's behaviors? Select one: a. positive reinforcer (functions to increase the future rate of the behaviors) b. negative (functions to decrease the future rate of the behaviors) c. neutral (lacking any function)
c. neutral (lacking any function)
Once you have identified your Behavioral Objectives and the Target Behaviors and Skills you want to prioritize, you need to define those specific Target Behaviors and Skills in a clear, accurate, complete, objective, and concise manner so that others can directly __________ and measure them. Select one: a. manipulate b. assess c. observe d. prepare
c. observe
Sometimes the observation itself changes behaviors. We can control for this by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: a. observing without the individual's awareness b. conducting repeat observations over several days c. observing during times when the client is most likely to engage in behaviors of interest d. having parents/caregivers video record behaviors when you aren't there
c. observing during times when the client is most likely to engage in behaviors of interes
A mother is talking to her older son, Sean, when her younger son, Ian, drops to the ground, kicking and screaming. The mother says, "Stop that, I'm talking to Sean!" Ian stops momentarily, but repeats his behavior as soon as his mother begins talking to Sean again. What is the function of Ian's dropping to the ground, kicking, and screaming behavior? Select one: a. automatic negative reinforcement b. automatic positive reinforcement c. social positive reinforcement d. social negative reinforcement
c. social positive reinforcement
Johnny is wandering around the classroom. His teacher reminds Johnny to stay in his seat and pay attention. As a result, Johnny becomes off-task and leaves his seat more often. What is the function of Johnny's off-task and out of seat behavior? Select one: a. automatic positive reinforcement b. social negative reinforcement c. social positive reinforcement d. automatic negative reinforcement
c. social positive reinforcement
A behavior analyst completed an assessment with Megan and determined 4 target behaviors and skills he plans to work on with her. These includes teaching her to identify letters in order to increase her future reading skills, teaching her to utilize signing and/or one word utterances to communicate her desires instead of engaging in self-injurious behaviors, teaching her step by step procedures for washing her hands, and teaching her to imitate one step directions. Which of these skills should the behavior analyst prioritize to work on first? Select one: a. teaching her step by step procedures for washing her hands b. teaching her to imitate one step directions c. teaching her to utilize signing and/or one word utterances to communicate desires d. teaching her to identify letters
c. teaching her to utilize signing and/or one word utterances to communicate desires
Parents who have a child with ASD have a ____% chance of having a second child who is also affected by ASD. Select one: a. 58-72 b. 18-30 c. 30-58 d. 2-18
d. 2-18
The DSM-5 includes which of the following disabilities? Select one: a. PDD-NOS b. Autism c. Asperger's Syndrome d. Autism Spectrum Disorder e. Rett's Syndrome
d. Autism Spectrum Disorder
A behavior analyst is creating a graph and wants to indicate when a new interventionist began working with an individual. What should be added to the graph? Select one: a. Data Path b. Vertical Axis c. Horizontal Axis d. Condition Change Line
d. Condition Change Line
Julie's Mom explains to you during an interview that Julie engages in tantrum behaviors, which include throwing herself on the floor, kicking, and screaming, whenever she asks her to put on her shoes when it's time to go to school. If you wanted to complete an ABC Recording of this behavior, what details are you missing? Select one: a. Antecedents b. Behaviors c. No details are missing d. Consequences
d. Consequences
A behavior analyst wants to record the frequency of spontaneous requests across 3 months during Social Responsiveness Training. Which is the best graph for the behavior analyst to use? Select one: a. Scatterplot b. Bar Graph c. Line Graph d. Cumulative Record
d. Cumulative Record
A behavior analyst provides reinforcement to a client for signing for a preferred item instead of screaming. This is an example of what type of Differential Reinforcement? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) b. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) c. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) d. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
d. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
Which type of Differential Reinforcement would you be using if you reinforced a client for exchanging a picture to request to go outside instead of crying? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) b. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) c. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) d. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
d. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
Which type of Differential Reinforcement would you be using if you reinforced a client for walking instead of running in the library? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) b. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) c. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) d. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)
d. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)
Which type of Differential Reinforcement would you be using if you reinforced a client for asking for help less than 1 time every 30 minutes? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) b. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) c. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) d. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL)
d. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL)
Which type of Differential Reinforcement would you be using if you reinforced a client for any behavior as long as she was not engaging in verbal self-stimulatory behaviors during or at specific times? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) b. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) c. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) d. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
d. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
A behavior analyst is measuring how quickly an individual comes inside from recess after a bell rings to signal the end of recess. What measurement is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Duration b. Percentage c. Rate/Frequency d. Latency
d. Latency
Billy will independently answer questions asked of him at school by his peer within 5 seconds of being asked the question on 4 out of 5 opportunities across 4 consecutive weeks. What is the best measurement procedure for this Target Behavior? Select one: a. Duration b. Rate/Frequency c. Percentage d. Latency
d. Latency
Lisa takes a brisk walk before work each day to help wake her up in the mornings. What is the Behavior in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Lisa enjoying walking b. Lisa feeling sleepy c. Lisa waking up d. Lisa taking a brisk walk
d. Lisa taking a brisk walk
A behavior analyst tells Kim she will take away 1 work task if Kim completes 3 work tasks in a row without crying. Kim's completing tasks without crying increases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Extinction b. Positive Reinforcement c. Differential Reinforcement d. Negative Reinforcement
d. Negative Reinforcement
A behavior analyst tells Lori she will take away 1 chore if Lori completes 2 chores within 10 minutes. Lori's speed in completing chores increases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement b. Extinction c. Positive Reinforcement d. Negative Reinforcement
d. Negative Reinforcement
Which is NOT a common symptom of ASD? Select one: a. Laughing or crying for no apparent reason b. Little or no eye contact c. Obsessive attachment to objects d. Normal verbal skill development e. Repeating words
d. Normal verbal skill development
A graph displays a few data points taken over 2 days with only some of the data points near one another. A behavior analyst is unable to draw conclusions regarding the data on this graph because of the: Select one: a. Variability b. Trend c. Level d. Number of Data Points
d. Number of Data Points
A behavior analyst wants to collect data on stereotypic behaviors that occur constantly throughout the day. Which data sheet should the behavior analyst use? Select one: a. Discrete Trial Training Data Sheet b. Behavior Plan Data Sheet c. ABC Recording Data Sheet d. Partial Interval Recording Data Sheet
d. Partial Interval Recording Data Sheet
A behavior analyst has written a goal for her client, Jimmy, to independently utilize writing utensils (e.g., pencils, crayons) without breaking them during writing and art activities at school on 4 out of 5 opportunities across 2 consecutive weeks. At the end of each writing and art activity, the behavior anlayst records if there are any broken pencils or crayons on, in, or around his desk. What type of measurement procedure is being used? Select one: a. Whole-Interval Recording b. Partial-Interval Recording c. Momentary Time Sampling d. Permanent Product
d. Permanent Product
A behavior analyst provides tickles whenever Henry answers questions correctly when learning numbers. Henry's question answering increases. What ABA procedure is the behavior analyst using? Select one: a. Differential Reinforcement b. Negative Reinforcement c. Extinction d. Positive Reinforcement
d. Positive Reinforcement
Criterion and curriculum based assessments are types of: Select one: a. Checklists b. Likert scales c. Interviews d. Standardized tests e. Adaptive behavior scales
d. Standardized tests
A behavior analyst gives a client multiple items to choose from and the ones not chosen are replaced to create a new array with the one that was chosen. This is an example of a: Select one: a. Reinforcer Assessment b. Behavior Assessment c. Functional Behavior Assessment d. Stimulus Preference Assessment
d. Stimulus Preference Assessment
A behavior analyst observes and records what activities a client engages in when she can choose during a period of unrestricted activities to numerous activities. This is an example of a: Select one: a. Behavioral Assessment b. Reinforcer Assessment c. Functional Behavior Assessment d. Stimulus Preference Assessment
d. Stimulus Preference Assessment
A bee is buzzing around Jacob's head, so he swats at it and it flies away. What is the Consequence in this ABC scenario? Select one: a. Jacob avoiding getting stung b. A bee buzzing around Jacob's head c. Jacob swatting at the bee d. The bee flying away
d. The bee flying away
A graph displays data points steadily increasing over a 2 month period with a straight line drawn through the data. This is an example of analyzing an increasing: Select one: a. Variability b. Number of Data Points c. Level d. Trend
d. Trend
A graph displays data points without a clear pattern. This is an example of high: Select one: a. Number of Data Points b. Level c. Trend d. Variability
d. Variability
A behavior analyst has written a goal for her client, Mike, to independently remain on task (e.g., remain seated, complete assignments, work continuously) during homework assignments at home at least 80% of the time across 1 month. While Mike completes homework assignments, the behavior analyst records if he is on task the entire time during each specified recording interval. What type of measurement procedure is being used? Select one: a. Partial-Interval Recording b. Momentary Time Sampling c. Permanent Product d. Whole-Interval Recording
d. Whole-Interval Recording
Each day when Nick gets home from school, he throws himself on the floor and cries until his mother uses trial and error to determine what he wants for a snack by holding out different items until he chooses one and stops crying. What should be manipulated first in this situation to decrease Nick's throwing himself on the floor and crying behaviors? Select one: a. no manipulations need to be made since Nick's mother can eventually figure out what he wants for a snack through trial and error b. altering antecedent variables c. altering behavioral variables d. altering consequence variables
d. altering consequence variables
A practitioner should never plan to reduce or eliminate a behavior from a person's repertoire without: Select one: a. collecting several weeks of data b. determining if the behavior will benefit others c. making sure the behavior is non-functional d. determining an adaptive behavior that will take its place
d. determining an adaptive behavior that will take its place
Reactive Effects are defined as: Select one: a. the individual's reactions to their environment b. the possible functions of a behavior due to its consequences c. the way in which others' reactions effect the individual's behavior d. the effects of an observation on the individual's behavior
d. the effects of an observation on the individual's behavior
