QABA Exam practice questions

*Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for ASD?* A. persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts B. spontaneous, impulse patterns of behavior, interests, or activities C. symptoms must be present in the late childhood developmental period D. symptoms only cause significant impairment in occupational areas of functioning

A

*Which of the following is an example of an advanced level of following directions?* A. Get the large red and blue cup B. Put the ball in the cup C. Roll car D. Clap hands

A Feedback: "Get the large red and blue cup," is an example of an advanced level of following directions.

*Which of the following items would be the best choice for using during a naturalistic teaching session with a young child?* A. A toy car with a racetrack B. A video the child likes C. A piece of yarn the child likes to twist D. Crayons and a piece of paper

A Feedback: A toy car with a racetrack would be the best choice to use during a naturalistic teaching session with a young child.

*Antecedent Interventions are strategies that focus on structuring and modifying the environment and conditions so that:* A. The crisis behavior is less likely to occur while the environment is modified. B. The challenging behaviors are easily observable by supervisors. C. The teaching environment is designed with age appropriate teaching materials. D. The staff members are comfortable to move about with individuals who have mobility issues

A Feedback: Antecedent interventions help to create situations that prevent crisis behaviors.

*After cleaning up a work area contaminated with BBPs or OPIMs you observe blood on your arm. You identify the blood is not yours. Your skin is intact and you have no cuts or abrasions where you find the blood. What should you do?* A. Wash the blood off of your skin with soap and water and do not report the incident as an exposure. B. Wash the blood off of your skin with soap and water and report the incident as an exposure immediately. C. Delay medical attention but report an exposure to your employer. D. Seek immediate medical attention but do not report the incident until evaluated.

A Feedback: Because the blood did not come in contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, or any broken skin, you do not need to report the incident.

*A BBP exposure incident includes contact with blood or OPIM via all except:* A. Intact skin B. Non-intact skin C. Mucous membrane D. Mouth

A Feedback: Contact with intact skin would not be considered a BBP exposure incident.

*Data are plotted on line graphs according to:* A. The number of instances of the behavior across time B. The cumulative number of behaviors across time C. Baseline and intervention averages of behavior D. Intensity of behavior over time

A Feedback: Data are plotted on line graphs according to the number of instances of a behavior across time.

*Fixed ratio schedules:* A. Produce high and steady rates of behavior B. Produce low and uneven rates of behavior C. Produce high rates of uneven behavior D. Produce low and steady rates of behavior

A Feedback: Fixed ratio schedules produce high and steady rates of behavior.

*Forward chaining involves:* A. Teaching the beginning steps and reinforcing each subsequent step B. Teaching the ending steps and reinforcing earlier steps in the chain C. Teaching the beginning steps and observing each subsequent step D. Teaching the ending steps and observing earlier steps in the chain

A Feedback: Forward chaining involves teaching the beginning steps and reinforcing each subsequent step.

*Which of the following is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement (CRF)?* A. Mike gets a point each time he raises his hand. B. Mike gets a point after every 3rd time he raises his hand. C. Mike gets 2 points after he has raised his hand during a class period. D. Mike gets a point after each class period he does not have a problem behavior.

A Feedback: Getting a point after each time his hand is raised is an example of CRF.

*Any reinforcer that has the potential to affect the health of the client adversely if used inappropriately or in excess is called a:* A. Harmful reinforcer B. An ineffective reinforcer C. A punisher D. An aversive treatment

A Feedback: If a reinforcer is used that could hurt someone if used inappropriately, then it is a harmful reinforcer

*Initiating joint attention is when:* A. An individual initiates a bid for attention B. A person responds to a bid for attention C. No response is given to a bid for attention D. No opportunity for joint attention is available

A Feedback: Initiating joint attention is when an individual initiates a bid for attention.

*Intervention plans should be:* A. Data-based, ethical, and closely monitored B. Data-based, acceptable, and closely monitored C. Frequently monitored, ethical, and based on expert opinion D. Data-based, ethical, and loosely monitored.

A Feedback: Intervention plans should be data-based, ethical, and closely monitored.

*True or False: Least-restrictive procedures are usually the first choice of intervention.* A. True B. False

A Feedback: Least restrictive procedures are usually the first choice of intervention under most circumstances.

*Response cost used in a token system involves:* A. Taking a token away for the display of undesirable behavior B. Denying the opportunity to receive a token during the display of undesirable behavior C. Delivering a token in the hope that it will make the undesirable behavior go away D. Taking away a back-up reinforcer for the display of undesirable behavior

A Feedback: Response cost is taking a token away for the display of undesirable behavior.

*A coworker complains to you that a customer is sexually harassing her. What is the most appropriate response?* A. Encourage them to document the harassment and report it to their supervisor or Human Resources. B. Conduct the investigation yourself. C. Advise your coworker that there is nothing you can do because it is a non-employee. D. Tell your coworker that no investigation is needed because the conduct was too mild to be sexual harassment.

A Feedback: Sexual harassment should be reported to a supervisor or Human Resources.

*What are social narratives?* A. Interventions that describe different social situations and provide descriptions of appropriate behavior expectations B. Group instruction meant to teach individuals with ASD ways to appropriately interact with others in different settings C. The process of systematically applying interventions based on the principles of behavior theory to improve socially significant behaviors D. One-to-one instructional approaches used to teach skills in a planned, controlled, and systematic manner

A Feedback: Social narratives are interventions that describe different social situations and provide descriptions of appropriate behavior expectations.

*Stimulus control occurs when:* A. An individual behaves one way in the presence of a stimulus and differently in the presence of another B. An individual behaves the same way in the presence of 2 or more stimuli C. An individual has control over the stimuli they choose to respond to D. An individual behaves differently in the presence of the same stimulus resulting in different motivations for the behavior

A Feedback: Stimulus control occurs when an individual behavior in one way in the presence of a stimulus and differently in the presence of another.

*The "behavioral" 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 Feedback: The behavioral dimension of ABA refers to being able to observe and measure behavior.

*Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic teaching session?* A. Watch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene. B. Conduct a reinforcer assessment and provide those reinforcers. C. Collect data on the number of behaviors you see the child do. D. Start the session and not allow the child to lead.

A Feedback: The best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic teaching session is to watch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene.

*Recently, Mario's tantrums seem to last longer. Which data recording procedure might be the best one to use to determine this?* A. Duration B. Partial interval C. Whole interval D. Time sampling

A Feedback: The data recording procedure that measures length of a behavior is called duration recording.

*A good rule for using token systems for younger children is:* A. The fewer target behaviors to reinforce at a time, the better B. The more target behaviors to reinforce at a time, the better C. The more tokens they earn at a time, the better D. Reminding them of what they can do to earn tokens is never advised

A Feedback: The fewer the target behaviors, the better for token systems used with young children is a good rule.

*What is the overall intent for delivering a discriminative stimulus?* A. To get an individual to engage in a particular behavior B. To get an individual to engage in goal-directed behavior C. To get an individual to understand generalized directions D. To get an individual to engage in appropriate social behavior

A Feedback: The intent of delivering a discriminative stimulus is to get an individual to engage in a particular behavior.

*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 in class, 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 Feedback: The student's reduction in making noises in class after getting scolded is an example of punishment.

*What are 3 reasons to ask questions?* A. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show interest in another's ideas B. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show how much you know C. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show how much you care D. To start a conversation, to evaluate the facts, and to show interest in another's ideas

A Feedback: Three reasons to ask questions are to start a conversation, obtain information, and to show interest in another's ideas.

*Mohinder has Down's syndrome and lives in a group home. Tom, who works at the group home, asks Mohinder to loan him money for lunch, which he then pays back after his next paycheck. Is this abuse, and if so, why?* A. Yes, it is considered financial abuse because Tom is making personal use of Mohinder's resources. B. Yes, it is considered physical abuse because Tom is taking something from Mohinder. C. No, it is alright because Tom is paying Mohinder back later. D. No, it is alright because Mohinder is an adult and can decide what he does with his money.

A Feedback: Tom is making personal use of Mohinder's resources, which can be considered financial abuse. This is considered abuse even if Tom intends to pay Mohinder back.

*Which two global factors set the stage for problem behavior in those with autism?* A. Lack of social skills and the expectations of the social world B. Strange behavior and too much prompting C. Restricted interests and a desire to be alone D. Prompt dependency and repetitive behavior

A Feedback: Two global factors that set the stage for problem behavior in those with autism are a lack of social skills and the expectations of the social world.

*Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur:* A. After an unpredictable amount of time has passed B. After a predictable amount of time has passed C. After an unpredictable number of responses have been displayed D. After a predictable number of responses have been displayed

A Feedback: Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

*Inspection is:* A. Making a judgement about the effects of an intervention by examining graphed data B. Making a judgement about the effects of an intervention by examining raw data C. Making a judgement about the effects of an intervention before all data are collected D. Making a judgement about the effects of an intervention by watching the individual within the environment

A Feedback: Visual inspection is making a judgement about the effects of an intervention by examining graphed data.

*Why is it so important to always consider human rights and potential for risk of harm when establishing behavior change programs?* A. Because people who need these programs are often vulnerable and can become victims of mistreatment B. Guardians and parents make it necessary C. There are always human rights organizations policing and protecting vulnerable people. D. They cannot always communicate their needs effectively.

A Feedback: Vulnerable people cannot always advocate for themselves effectively and can easily fall prey to unscrupulous practices.

*You notice that a co-worker is being harassed by a group of people outside in the parking lot at work. None of the group of people work here. Which of the following actions should you take?* A. Ask another employee who is walking into the workplace to help you disrupt the situation. B. Ignore the situation and walk away. C. Remove your co-worker from the situation, and ask them why they upset the group. D. Photograph the incident, show your supervisor, and request that security be contacted.

A Feedback: You should confront the harasser, but if possible, you should not act alone. If another person is nearby, try to have them help you diffuse the situation.

*Identify an unsafe work practice.* A. Eating or drinking in laboratories where BBPs or OPIMs are handled B. Treating all bodily fluids as possible BBPs C. Washing hands with soap and water after working around BBPs D. Wearing minimum levels of PPE required for specific job tasks

A Feedback: You should not eat or drink in laboratories where BBPs or OPIMs are handled.

*ASD is diagnosed _____ times more in boys than in girls.* A 6.5 B 4.5 C 2.5 D 5.5

B

*What are Evidenced-Based Practices?* A. treatments that are less than 5 yr old and are based on a medical model of care B. treatments that have been through rigorous review and integrate clinical expertise, external scientific evidence, and the perspectives of the client and caregivers C. Treatments that are specific to addressing the characteristics and challenges of autism spectrum disorders D. Treatments that are shown to provide evidence of positive results in less than 6 weeks of use

B

*Which of the following best describes autism spectrum disorders?* A. A range of developmental disorders that affect a person's ability to understand appropriate social etiquette B. Persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction, and engagement in repetitive or stereotypical movements that impair a person's everyday functioning C. 3 specific disorders that cause limitations in social communication, social interaction, and repetitive patterns of behavior D. A sliding scale of severity of intellectual disability based on an individual's ability to engage in appropriate social communication and spatial understanding

B Feedback: ASD results in persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction, and engagement in repetitive or stereotypical movements that impair a person's everyday functioning.

*Susan recently came to her manager, Andrea, with a sexual harassment complaint. A coworker Susan used to date is continuing to bother her even though they broke up several months ago. Andrea took appropriate steps to help Susan get the complaint resolved, but she feels a little bit uncomfortable with Susan now that she knows such personal information about her. When her team decides to go to lunch, she does not invite Susan the way she usually does. How could Susan perceive these actions?* A. Sexual harassment B. Retaliation C. Microaggression D. Violence

B Feedback: Andrea's decision not to invite Susan could be perceived as retaliation. Other forms of retaliation could include demotion, suspension, termination, or harassment.

*Can a female employee sue her employer for sexual harassment based on the conduct of another female employee?* A. No, the conduct must be based on sex. B. Yes, a female can sue for harassment if the conduct is severe or pervasive, regardless of whether the harasser is male or female. C. Yes, however, the conduct must be more egregious than what is required for male-female harassment. D. No, sexual harassment laws only protect males.

B Feedback: Anyone can sue for harassment if the conduct is severe or pervasive, regardless of whether the harasser is male or female.

*Which of the following is true about behavioral skills training (BST)?* A. It relies on families teaching themselves how to intervene B. It is considered to be a component of many evidenced-based training packages C. It relies on the whether or not the child is ready for the family to intervene D. It is considered to be effective only in situations where families are highly educated

B Feedback: BST is considered to be a component of many evidenced-based training packages.

*Which of the following is true about chaining?* A. It involves making large steps toward a goal B. It involves a step-wise progression of similar skills C. It involves moving the steps in the chain backward in all cases D. It involves waiting to see if the person can complete the steps independently

B Feedback: Chaining involves a step-wise progression of similar skills.

*Which of the following is an example of discretionary effort as defined by Daniels (2000)?* A. Cindy follows all of her supervisor's instructions and is never late to work. B. Susanna cleans the work area and organizes materials without being asked. C. Marco finds what his colleagues are doing incorrectly and trains them on the correct procedure. D. Lynn reads informational articles about ABA when she is at home.

B Feedback: Cleaning the work area and organizing materials without being asked is an example of discretionary effort.

*Which of the following is true about token economies used in school-wide systems?* A. Most individual students will not respond to them B. Expectations must be identified and taught C. School staff will be reluctant to reinforce students D. There are not enough opportunities to use tokens in schools

B Feedback: Expectations must be taught and identified in the use of token economies in schools.

*Which of the following is an example of self-monitoring an interaction with a family member?* A. Looking at your own body language B. Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion C. Looking at the clock D. Listening to the words the other person says

B Feedback: Gauging your emotions during the discussion is a great way to self monitor reactions.

*Which of the following is an example of an exploitative relationships?* A. A grateful mother baking a cake for her child's ABA team B. A BCBA agreeing to take a child on his caseload if the parent of the child receiving services will agree to give a discount on power tools at his hardware store C. Two co-workers flirting with each other D. An RBT thanking her mentor for being supportive

B Feedback: If a BCBA offers services in exchange for goods or special favors, the relationship can be considered exploitive

*True or False: Intent is the most important factor when determining if harassment took place.* A. True B. False

B Feedback: Intent is not relevant. Just because an individual does not intend to make someone uncomfortable does not mean that harassment did not occur. It is not a defense to harassment to claim "I did not mean it" or "I was just joking." Moreover, to prove harassment, one does not need to show that the conduct was even intended to be seen or heard by them.

*Intermediate learners should respond to:* A. Simple verbs with models B. 50 simple noun/verb combinations C. Directions using adjectives and adverbs D. Written multi-step directions

B Feedback: Intermediate learners should be able to respond to 50 simple noun/verb combinations.

*Which of the following is an illustration of most-to-least prompting?* A. Modeling, full physical, gestural, positional B. Partial physical, modeling, visual, gestural C. Gestural, partial physical, modeling, positional D. Visual, gestural, positional, partial physical

B Feedback: Partial physical, modeling, visual and gestural are an illustration of most-to-least prompting.

*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 Feedback: Prevention strategies are valuable because they decrease the likelihood that an undesirable behavior will get reinforced.

*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 Feedback: Replacement behaviors are taught so the individual has a more desirable option for the behavior of concern.

*Responding joint attention is when:* A. An individual initiates a bid for attention B. A person responds to a bid for attention C. No response is given to a bid for attention D. No opportunity for joint attention is available

B Feedback: Responding joint attention is when a person responds to a bid for attention

*Why is it important to model optimism when working with a client with disabilities?* A. To give families a false sense of hope. B. To allow families to see what their loved one can do. C. It is never appropriate to be optimistic about someone with a disability. D. To show sympathy to families.

B Feedback: Sometimes families need to have accomplishments pointed out to them by staff in order to be optimistic as well.

*When is the best time to allow for a break during a discrete trial session?* A. When the learner has had some mild behavior issues or is not paying attention at all B. Before or when the learner shows signs of tiring but is not yet resisting requests to respond to discriminative stimuli (SD) C. When the learner appears to be tired and is exhibiting noncompliant behaviors D. After 20 minutes or when your supervisor tells you to

B Feedback: The best time to allow for a break during a discrete trial session is before or when a learner shows signs of tiring but is not yet resisting requests.

*You provide support for Roberto, a man with a mild intellectual disability. While talking to him one day, he casually mentions that sometimes his sister (his fiduciary guardian) uses his SSI check to pay her rent. What is the most appropriate course of action to take?* A. Call 911. B. Contact your agency's designated investigator. C. File an incident report. D. Call Roberto's sister to ask if the allegations are true.

B Feedback: The most appropriate course of action to take is to contact your agency's designated investigator and report everything Roberto told you.

*Which of the following imitation skills is the most difficult for a person with autism?* A. Gross motor actions B. Imitating facial expressions C. Fine motor actions D. Actions with objects

B Feedback: The most difficult imitation skill for a person with autism is imitating facial expressions.

*Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of the RBT in communication with families?* A. RBTs are free to discuss any aspect of the intervention, the child's prognosis, and the providing agency's position. B. Agencies may have specific guidelines for communicating with families that align with the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. C. As long as the RBT does not violate the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance Code they may communicate anything. D. According to the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, RBTs are not allowed to communicate much to families at all.

B Feedback: The role of RBTs in communication with families is most accurately described by the statement that agencies may have specific guidelines that align with the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance Code.

*HIV infected individuals may experience flu-like symptoms while some remain asymptomatic. Those who develop symptoms do so:* A. Within the first week after exposure B. 2 to 4 weeks after exposure C. 4 to 8 weeks after exposure D. More than 8 weeks after exposure

B Feedback: The symptoms usually appear 2 to 4 weeks after exposure.

*To achieve momentum during a discrete trial session, you must:* A. Deliver the discriminative stimuli (SD) slowly B. Deliver discriminative stimuli (SD) quickly C. Provide a lot of time between trials D. Wait to reinforce at the end of the session

B Feedback: To achieve momentum during a discrete trial, the discriminative stimuli must be delivered quickly

*True or False: Turn-taking games do not encourage joint attention.* A. True B. False

B Feedback: Turn taking games do encourage joint attention.

*When cleaning up a work area you feel a sharp burning sensation in your hand and find that you have been lacerated by contaminated sharp. What should you do?* A. Wash the laceration with soap and water and do not report the incident as an exposure. B. Wash the laceration with soap and water and report the incident as an exposure immediately. C. Delay medical attention but report an exposure to your employer. D. Seek immediate medical attention but do not report the incident until evaluated.

B Feedback: You must report this incident. If you are stuck by a needle or other sharp or get blood or OPIM in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin, immediately: 1. Flood the exposed area (nose, mouth, or skin) with water. 2. Clean any wound with soap and water or a skin disinfectant if available. 3. Report the exposure to your employer. 4. Seek immediate medical attention.

*Which of the following best describes a Level 1 severity of ASD?* A. James is non-verbal and uses a picture board to communicate his basic needs B. Sid eats the same 3 meals every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner C. Terry feels anxiety when his day is unstructured, so his teacher provides an hourly schedule for him every day D. Andy has very little verbal communication and will sometimes hit his head when he is misunderstood

C

*Which of the following is NOT a possible cause factor of Autism?* A. Genetics/Hereditary B. Diet and inability to metabolize certain foods C. Vaccinations D. Environmental Factors (e.g. toxins)

C

*Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor?* A. Genetic/Chromosomal conditions B. Premature birth/low birth rate C. hearing loss/impairment D. Older parental age

C

*Which of the following is a characteristic of ASD that is an example of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities?* A. Failure of normal back-and-forth conversations B. Abnormalities in eye contact and body language C. Flipping objects D. Absence of interest in peers

C

*A trend that ascends from left to right means:* A. A behavior is decreasing B. A behavior is leveling out C. A behavior is increasing D. There is not enough data to tell

C Feedback: A trend that ascends from the left to the right means a behavior is increasing.

*Which of the following is an example of a naturally occurring discriminative stimulus at work?* A. Seeing a stop sign and ignoring it B. Explaining what a stop sign means C. Seeing a stop sign and stopping D. Drawing a picture of a stop sign

C Feedback: An example of a naturally occurring discriminative stimulus at work is seeing a stop sign and stopping.

*Why is frequent assessment important when implementing an intervention plan?* A. To ensure that staff are working B. To prove to families that it is working C. To make adjustments as necessary D. To create more detailed graphs

C Feedback: Frequent assessment is important to ensure adjustments are made to the intervention plan as necessary.

*All of the following fluids from HIV-infected person can transmit HIV except:* A. Blood B. Rectal fluids C. Sweat D. Vaginal fluids

C Feedback: HIV can be transmitted through blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. HIV cannot be transmitted through sweat.

*All of the following are ways DSPs can help reduce risk factors for abuse and neglect EXCEPT what?* A. Help the person you support gain assertiveness skills. B. Learn to recognize the signs of abuse. C. Limit the person's social circle to reduce exposure to perpetrators. D. Model appropriate social behavior.

C Feedback: Limiting the person's social circle to reduce exposure to perpetrators is NOT a way to reduce risk factors for abuse and neglect. Individuals who are isolated and have small social circles are at a higher risk of abuse and neglect than those with a robust social circle with more trusted individuals who can help support the individual.

*When interacting with and communicating with families, it is important to:* A. Offer your opinions as frequently as possible. B. Make sure you write down everything. C. Focus on what the person is saying. D. Judge what the person is saying.

C Feedback: Listening and understanding what the person says is very important in developing professional relationships.

*Which of the following behaviors might serve a "gain attention" function?* A. Running out of the room B. Staring at a ceiling fan in a room C. Making silly noises D. Hiding in a closet

C Feedback: Making silly noises might serve as a "gain attention" function.

*Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 tips by Dr. Joaquin Fuentes for supporting a person with ASD?* A. People with ASD are people first. B. People with ASD deserve services. C. People with ASD belong with other people with ASD. D. People with ASD have human rights.

C Feedback: People with ASD belong with other people with ASD is NOT a tip for supporting someone with ASD - rather, people with ASD belong in society, and should be integrated with others without ASD.

*Which of the following can be said about the uniqueness of people with autism?* A. People with autism all have complex developmental needs. B. People with autism are more alike than different in terms of skills. C. While they may share some characteristics, people with autism are different from each other. D. The characteristics of those with autism make them more similar than not.

C Feedback: People with autism share some characteristics but are very different from one another.

*Non-accidental, inappropriate contact or the use of force with an individual that causes injury or physical pain is considered which type of abuse?* A. Mental/emotional abuse B. Sexual abuse C. Physical abuse D. Neglect

C Feedback: Physical abuse is non-accidental, inappropriate contact or the use of force with an individual that causes injury or physical pain. Physical abuse may include acts of violence, inappropriate punishments like confinement, or actions that usually cause pain and injury against adults who are incapable of expressing pain or injury.

*Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior intervention process?* A. RBTs design interventions for individuals B. RBTs plan functional assessment tasks C. RBTs implement behavior intervention plans D. RBTs design and implement behavior interventions

C Feedback: RBTs implement behavior intervention plans.

*Which of the following statements is true about reinforcement? A. It decreases a behavior.* B. It decreases a reaction to a stimulus. C. It increases a behavior. D. It increases dependency.

C Feedback: Reinforcement increases behavior.

*If an intrusive intervention such as punishment or physical intervention must be used, it is important to:* A. Make sure staff have clean background checks. B. Make sure that only the bigger staff members implement them. C. Make sure the client and data are monitored for unintended side effects and the rate of progress. D. Make sure the intervention is used on only the days that the behavior is really bad.

C Feedback: The data and the condition of the client will reveal if any unintended side effects

*Which of the following best explains the primary purpose of the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance code?* A. The purpose of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code is to offer suggestions as how to treat clients and colleagues. B. The purpose of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code is to restrict the practice of behavior analysis to certain well-defined circumstances. C. The purpose of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code is to provide guidelines for certified and credentialed individuals to follow when they are providing behavior analysis services. D. The purpose of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code is to mandate specific tasks and behaviors for all certified and credentialed individuals.

C Feedback: The purpose of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code is to provide guidelines for providing behavior analytic services.

*The term "receptive language" is similar in meaning to the term:* A. Expressive language B. Learner responding C. Listener responding D. Expressive responding

C Feedback: The term listener responding is similar in meaning to receptive language.

*Which of the following statements made by an RBT to a parent shows practicing "non-judgement?"* A. "You must keep him on this visual schedule and use it consistently." B. "The visual schedule keeps him from getting upset. Where did you put it?" C. "Sometimes it is hard to be consistent with the visual schedule. How do you think we could make this a bit simpler to use?" D. "None of our parents use these schedules. I don't know why we waste the time making them."

C Feedback: This statement shows empathy for the parent's situation and offers a solution to the issue.

*Why is it important to establish a healthy professional relationship with a client's family?* A. Because you may need their assistance B. Because some loved ones cannot speak. C. Because you need to be able to communicate important information back and forth. D. It is not important, because you focus only on the client at all times.

C Feedback: You do need to be able to have open communication with family members about the client to ensure they are getting what they need at the time.

*If you have an individual who engages in escape behaviors you should:* A. Alternate antecedent interventions daily to see which ones are the most effective. B. Provide all antecedent interventions that can prevent escape. C. Tailor antecedent interventions to the person you support based on data from the FBA. D. Choose 3 antecedent interventions for escape maintained behaviors

C Feedback: You should tailor the antecedent interventions based on the data from the FBA. Just trying random interventions out without knowing how the person will respond is risky

*The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be screened specifically for ASD at what ages?* A. 3 months and 6 months B. 6 months and 9 months C. 9 months and 12 months D. 18 months and 24 months

D

*Which of the following dimensions of ABA refers to the social importance of problems?* A. Analytic B. Conceptual C. Technological D. Applied

D

*Which of the following is a social intervention for ASD?* A. Functional behavioral assessment B. Discrete Trial Training C. Applied Behavior Analysis D. Peer mediated instruction/intervention

D

*Behavioral function tries to explain:* A. How the behavior is happening B. When the behavior is happening C. How long the behavior is happening D. Why the behavior is happening

D Feedback: Behavioral function tries to explain why the behavior is happening.

*If an RBT puts a picture of herself and the clients she works with on a social media site, she is:* A. If an RBT puts a picture of herself and the clients she works with on a social media site, she is: B. Ignoring their basic rights C. Engaging in a dual relationship D. Violating the client's right to confidentiality

D Feedback: By posting pictures on social media, she is violating the client's right to privacy.

*Which of the following are considered to be physical signs of abuse?* A. Not complying with aspects of their person-centered plan B. Appearing fearful, suspicious, or submissive C. Spending too much money D. Fingerprints or handprints on the neck, face, arms, or wrists

D Feedback: Fingerprints or hand prints on the neck, face, arms, or wrists are considered to be physical signs of abuse.

*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. Telling someone to empty the dishwasher D. Giving someone a compliment for doing good work

D Feedback: Giving someone a compliment for good work is an example of reinforcement.

*Which of the following is considered a naturalistic teaching strategy?* A. Precision teaching B. Discrete trial instruction C. Function based assessment D. Incidental teaching

D Feedback: Incidental teaching is considered a naturalistic teaching strategy.

*Crisis plans should have interventions based on which of the following?* A. Form of the behavior B. Description of the behavior C. Topography of the behavior D. Function of the behavior

D Feedback: Interventions should be based on the function of the "why" of the behavior.

*It is important to have a variety of back-up reinforcers on a reinforcer menu or to change them up on a regular basis because:* A. Variety is a basic human need and individuals will not respond at all if there are not enough choices B. Not having a choice will send the message that working for tokens is not something that will pay off C. Choices on the reinforcer menu are often the only positives many individuals receive on a regular basis D. Only having the choice among the same items may cause individuals to become bored and stop earning tokens

D Feedback: It is important to have a variety of back-up reinforcers because individuals could become bored with them and stop engaging in behaviors that earn them tokens.

*What does the term "least intrusive" mean as it relates to behavior change plans?* A. Ineffective behavior change plans B. Uncomplicated behavior change plans C. Behavior change plans that require a great deal of preparation D. Behavior change plans that place the least amount of risk or discomfort

D Feedback: Least intrusive behavior change plans place the least amount of risk and discomfort to an individual.

*What are some practices that ABA professionals need to adopt to build strong professional relationships with families?* A. Practice nonjudgment, offer counseling, and prioritize intervention efforts B. Model optimism, practice nonjudgment, and give many suggestions C. Prioritize intervention efforts, practice nonjudgment, and provide predictions about the future of their loved one D. Model optimism, practice nonjudgment, and prioritize intervention efforts

D Feedback: Modeling optimism, practicing nonjudgment, and prioritizing intervention efforts are the best ways to build strong professional relationships with families

*Which of the following violates the Professional and Compliance Code Element that addresses "disseminating accurate information about behavior analysis":* A. Giving credit to an author of an article while training staff on the procedure illustrated in the article B. Informing the BACB when your address has changed C. Putting a statement on a company website that says "ABA is grounded in scientific research" D. A brochure that states "ABA can ensure that your child will speak within 3 weeks of starting therapy"

D Feedback: No program could ever ensure that and it is not appropriate to state that claim.

*Which of the following is a characteristic of ASD?* A. Higher-than-normal intelligence B. Advanced verbal vocabulary and language skills C. Persistent deficits in social interaction when in large groups D. Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech

D Feedback: One characteristic of ASD is stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech. Persistent deficits in social interaction happens not only in large groups, but across the board.

*Which of the following is a social intervention for ASD?* A. Functional behavioral assessment B. Discrete trial training C. Applied behavioral analysis D. Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention

D Feedback: Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention is a social intervention for ASD, in which social learning opportunities are provided to improve social reciprocity in more natural social contexts.

*Which of the following components of behavioral skill training (BST) was determined to have the most impact on the way in which intervention is delivered?* A. Providing instructions B. Modeling C. Role play D. Feedback

D Feedback: The component of behavioral skills training (BST) that has the most impact on the way intervention is delivered is feedback.

*How would you know if you have successfully paired yourself as a reinforcer?* A. If the learner is only slightly reluctant to start work B. If the learner never wants the session to end C. If the learner shows fewer behavior problems than before D. If the learner approaches you and the session easily

D Feedback: You know you have successfully paired yourself as a reinforcer if the learner approaches you and the session easily.

*Which of the following should you do in order to prepare for a session?* A. Gather materials and reinforcers and chat with colleagues about the individual B. Read the skill acquisition plan and previous data and check your schedule C. Gather materials and reinforcers and discuss what you should do with your supervisor D. Read the skill acquisition plan and previous data, and gather materials and reinforcers

D Feedback: You should read the skill acquisition plan and previous data, and gather materials and reinforcers in order to prepare for a session.

True or False: *The best way for educators to support children with ASD is to separate them from other children at school.*

False

True or False: *Cultural and socioeconomic factors may affect the age at recognition of ASD symptoms or diagnosis.*

True

True or False: *The exact cause of ASD is unknown.*

True