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Question # 1

A behavior analyst is investigating fixed ratio schedules of praise delivery to determine which is most effective for changing the rate of question-asking by a 10-year-old child. This is an example o

F.  

Options:

A.  

an applied analysis of behavior.

B.  

an experimental social program.

C.  

a social learning program.

D.  

a stimulus control program.

Discussion 0
Question # 2

Each response in a chain produces a stimulus change that serves as both a discriminative stimulus an

D.  

Options:

A.  

a prompt.

B.  

a limited hold.

C.  

a conditioned reinforcer.

D.  

an establishing operation.

Discussion 0
Question # 3

Responses that are likely to allow access to new reinforcers or environments, produce generative behavior, and compete with inappropriate responses are calle

D.  

Options:

A.  

behavioral cusps.

B.  

component behaviors.

C.  

prerequisite behaviors.

D.  

normalized behaviors.

Discussion 0
Question # 4

Accuracy of measurement refers to the extent to whicH.

Options:

A.  

the data have high interobserver agreement.

B.  

the person collecting the data reports that it is accurate.

C.  

the data match the true values of the events or behavior measured.

D.  

precise values can be depicted in a graph to show behavior change.

Discussion 0
Question # 5

After saying, "ball," Kelly presents five objects to her student, Bryan. When Bryan selects the ball, Kelly delivers a high-preference item. Bryan is learning to:

Options:

A.  

tact objects.

B.  

match to sample.

C.  

make a simple discrimination.

D.  

respond to multiple exemplars.

Discussion 0
Question # 6

Which is the BEST description of the results obtained during the second session of the baseline condition?

Options:

A.  

The behavior had an increasing trend.

B.  

The frequency was 7.

C.  

The level was low.

D.  

The behavior was stable.

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Missy has learned that if she is thirsty and wants juice, she says, "Juice" and gets juice. The connection between saying "Juice" and receiving juice is BEST described as:

Options:

A.  

a behavior chain.

B.  

an establishing operation.

C.  

a functional relationship.

D.  

respondent conditioning.

Discussion 0
Question # 8

Which of the following would MOST clearly demonstrate a functional relationship?

Options:

A.  

Conduct narrative recordings in various settings. Then compile a sequence analysis.

B.  

Directly observe environmental events and target behaviors as they normally occur in an unobtrusive manner, in the natural environment.

C.  

Execute repeated rapid alternations between different environmental conditions. Collect and graph data.

D.  

Use a scatterplot to both collect and graph data. When sufficient baseline data have been collected, complete a pattern analysis.

Discussion 0
Question # 9

Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?

Options:

A.  

Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.

B.  

A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.

C.  

A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.

D.  

Lucy speaks out in class without raising her hand. The teacher reprimands her verbally. Lucy is less likely to speak without raising her hand in the future.

Discussion 0
Question # 10

A behavior analyst is doing some staff training in a facility. The first step is to have the staff read a "How To" manual. The behavior analyst notices that after reading the manual, staff seem to be doing some things specified in the readings, such as giving praise after adaptive behavior. This is an example o

F.  

Options:

A.  

backward chaining.

B.  

contingency-shaped behavior.

C.  

fading.

D.  

rule-governed behavior.

Discussion 0
Question # 11

Reinforcing "picking up shoe" in a shoe-tying program would be an example of a step in which type of training procedure?

Options:

A.  

chaining

B.  

discrete trial

C.  

naturalistic

D.  

shaping

Discussion 0
Question # 12

One benefit of completing a descriptive analysis regarding a student's in-school behavior is that it:

Options:

A.  

confirms hypotheses regarding functional relationships.

B.  

frees the classroom teacher from having to spend too much time collecting behavioral information.

C.  

may provide essential information not available through other means.

D.  

allows the observer and student to develop rapport.

Discussion 0
Question # 13

By the end of the training phase of an acquisition program, the reinforcement schedule shoul

D.  

Options:

A.  

approximate that of the natural environment.

B.  

be a rich schedule in order to promote generalization to the natural environment.

C.  

be gradually eliminated since the behavior should be self-reinforcing for maintenance to occur.

D.  

have mild punishers added for incorrect responses in order to simulate the natural environment.

Discussion 0
Question # 14

A change in which of the following could NOT function as a stimulus for triggering an episode of aggression in a student?

Options:

A.  

noise level of the classroom

B.  

room temperature

C.  

teacher's attitude

D.  

teacher's facial expression

Discussion 0
Question # 15

Margarita exhibited the following counts of maladaptive behaviors. The previously implemented procedure to help her (Procedure A) was discontinued on 10/5 and the present procedure (Procedure B) was implemented. Procedures were implemented 2 times per day (once in the morning and once in the evening) for 20 minutes per session.

The AM and PM data for each procedure were graphed separately. What can be inferred from the data?

Options:

A.  

The data across Procedure A and Procedure B show no change or trend.

B.  

The data for Procedure A show an increasing trend.

C.  

The data for Procedure A show the desired change in behavior.

D.  

The data for Procedure A suggest that it is more effective than Procedure

B.  

Discussion 0
Question # 16

Mr. Winston has developed a reward system in his classroom where only those students who have submitted homework for 5 out of 5 days in the week receive a reward from the "treasure box." This is an example of a (n):

Options:

A.  

co-dependent group contingency.

B.  

dependent group contingency.

C.  

independent group contingency.

D.  

interdependent group contingency.

Discussion 0
Question # 17

Mary Lee has been working on compliance. Given the same mand, in a 15-min. segment, Mary Lee complied with her teacher 4/5 times, her speech therapist, physical education teacher and mother 2/5 times. Six months later, given the same mand, in a 15-min. segment, Mary Lee complied with the bus driver 4/5 times, her physical therapist 4/5 times, the lunch lady 4/5 times and the vice-principal 4/5 times. This scenario is an example o

F.  

Options:

A.  

response generalization.

B.  

stimulus discrimination.

C.  

stimulus generalization.

D.  

stimulus equivalence.

Discussion 0
Question # 18

In order to decrease the occurrence of an inappropriate behavior effectively, a behavior analyst should simultaneously increas

E.  

Options:

A.  

reinforcement for all other behaviors.

B.  

acceptable alternative behaviors.

C.  

consequences for inappropriate behavior.

D.  

response effort for incompatible behaviors.

Discussion 0
Question # 19

A married couple wants a behavior analyst to assist them in creating a happier home life for their family. The behavior analyst shoul

D.  

Options:

A.  

provide counseling to the couple related to the problems that they identify as most important.

B.  

refer the family to another professional, since this type of issue is not amenable to applied behavior analysis.

C.  

set up contracts between the parents and children that require the parents to reinforce appropriate behavior using things that the children identify as important to them.

D.  

explain how behavior analysis could be used to assist the family so that they can make an informed decision about proceeding.

Discussion 0
Question # 20

One of the basic requirements for staff training is that the:

Options:

A.  

completion of training should be based on the demonstrated competency of the staff.

B.  

skills should be measured only upon the completion of training.

C.  

training should be accomplished by observation followed by a question-and-answer session.

D.  

underlying competency-based principles should be taught.

Discussion 0
Question # 21

For promoting maintenance, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Options:

A.  

Continually reinforce the behavior in the natural environment.

B.  

Discontinue the schedule of reinforcement used in the training environment.

C.  

Implement a token economy including point gains and point losses for use in both the training setting and the natural environment.

D.  

Use a reinforcement schedule that most closely approximates the schedule in the natural environment.

Discussion 0
Question # 22

John's instructional program has successfully increased the number of words he reads correctly per minute. The procedures used include special worksheets, contingent reinforcement for number of words read correctly, and peer tutoring. The behavior analyst wants to determine which part or parts of the treatment have been effective, so he systematically dismantles the treatment and withdraws elements until the reading no longer improves. The behavior analyst is completing

A.  

Options:

A.  

component analysis.

B.  

multi-element design.

C.  

parametric examination.

D.  

reversal design.

Discussion 0
Question # 23

A reliable measure is one that is:

Options:

A.  

socially valid as indicated by caregiver reports.

B.  

effective as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles.

C.  

trusted to be practical and to produce accurate data.

D.  

consistent across observers and measurement occasions.

Discussion 0
Question # 24

A parent reports that her 2-year-old daughter uses a number of stalling techniques to avoid bedtime once she is told to go to bed. What would be a good progress measure for going to bed when told?

Options:

A.  

frequency

B.  

inter-response time

C.  

latency

D.  

compliance

Discussion 0
Question # 25

Intraverbal behavior is controlled by

A.  

Options:

A.  

verbal stimulus; the behavior does not match that stimulus; and the reinforcer is non-specific.

B.  

verbal stimulus; the behavior matches that stimulus; and the reinforcer is specific.

C.  

verbal stimulus; the behavior matches that stimulus; and the reinforcer is non-specific.

D.  

verbal stimulus; the behavior does not match that stimulus; and the reinforcer is specific.

Discussion 0
Question # 26

A behavioral assessment indicates that the problem behavior of a young woman is maintained by others bringing things to her or taking things away following occurrence of the behavior. Since the behavior results in physical injury, the decision to decrease its occurrence has been made. Which is the BEST general approach?

Options:

A.  

Determine a potential punisher and deliver it following every occurrence of the behavior, but do not provide or remove other things following the occurrence.

B.  

Prevent the behavior by physically blocking each response.

C.  

Stop providing or removing things following the behavior and allow it to undergo extinction.

D.  

Use protective equipment that prevents injury and establish a replacement behavior that results in things being provided to or removed from the woman.

Discussion 0
Question # 27

Joe describes himself as being addicted to video games. He is told that if he does not complete his chores, he will lose access to his computer. On Monday, he refuses to complete his chores and he loses access to his computer for 2 days. From Tuesday on, Joe's refusals cease. The change in Joe's behavior is MOST likely to be the result o

F.  

Options:

A.  

an aversive procedure.

B.  

negative punishment.

C.  

compliance training.

D.  

contingency contracting.

Discussion 0
Question # 28

The systematic presentation and examination of information in an ABC format, where A represents the antecedent stimuli, B represents the behavior, and C represents the consequences following the behavior, is calle

D.  

Options:

A.  

a consequence analysis.

B.  

a functional analysis.

C.  

a response analysis.

D.  

a descriptive assessment.

Discussion 0
Question # 29

Frequency would be the MOST appropriate measure for which scenario?

Options:

A.  

The behavior analyst wants to reduce the number of times Jack hits Jill.

B.  

Jack wants his employees to increase the number of kits made in one hour.

C.  

Jack's parents want him to reduce his persistent hand flapping.

D.  

Jill wants to increase her son's compliance with room-cleaning requests.

Discussion 0
Question # 30

Angela nurses her newborn infant when he cries. Rates of crying increase. The presentation of the milk functions as a(n)

Options:

A.  

unconditioned reinforcer.

B.  

discriminative stimulus.

C.  

establishing operation.

D.  

conditioned reinforcer.

Discussion 0
Question # 31

Fred does not follow some of the directives imposed by the direct care staff. A behavior analyst has been asked to put a program in place that will get Fred to comply with all directives. The behavior analyst should FIRST

Options:

A.  

differentiate between compliance rates across different directives.

B.  

request that staff provide a ratio of compliant behaviors to noncompliant ones.

C.  

determine a list of potential reinforcers for the behavior program.

D.  

consider the ethical implications of training Fred to comply with all directives.

Discussion 0
Question # 32

Narrative recording is used to compil

E.  

Options:

A.  

data on various tasks the person can perform, such as putting on a shirt or tying shoe laces, to further identify skills training goals.

B.  

demographic data such as age, marital status, sex, and educational experience and to identify appropriate interventions.

C.  

information, which can be used to set inclusion goals, concerning proximity and social contacts with non-disabled peers in segregated settings.

D.  

a running account of the behaviors and environmental circumstances to identify further behaviors and related variables worthy of analysis.

Discussion 0
Question # 33

Tact behavior is controlled by a ________ stimulus. The reinforcer for tact behavior is _____.

Options:

A.  

non-verbal; non-specific

B.  

non-verbal; specific

C.  

verbal; non-specific

D.  

verbal; specific

Discussion 0
Question # 34

A teacher is tracking the performance of both math and spelling assignments for each of her 25 students. For feedback purposes, she wishes to display each student's percent correct for both areas using a line graph. What would be the MOST effective and efficient way to accomplish this?

Options:

A.  

Prepare a large graph for spelling and a similar one for math and place on the graphs the average data for the entire class in the two content areas.

B.  

Prepare a separate graph for each student and, using a unique symbol for each content area, record the data and connect the similar symbols to create data path lines.

C.  

Prepare a single large graph and display each student's data for the spelling and math areas using unique symbols for each student and for each content area.

D.  

Prepare two graphs for each student, one for spelling and one for math, because there is no appropriate method for reporting these two content areas together on the same graph.

Discussion 0
Question # 35

Speed, magnitude, durability and generality of effect are some of the MOST important

Options:

A.  

dimensions of behavior that lend themselves to quantification more readily than others.

B.  

variables that are overlooked by other social sciences in solving problems.

C.  

variables to consider when selecting reinforcers and punishers.

D.  

components of treatment packages used in treating the most severe behavior problems.

Discussion 0
Question # 36

A person engages in target behaviors in environments different from the original training environment. This is a demonstration of

Options:

A.  

stimulus generalization.

B.  

response generalization.

C.  

stimulus discrimination.

D.  

response induction.

Discussion 0
Question # 37

Once a stimulus has been determined to function as a reinforcer in a particular contingency, which of the following is likely to be true?

Options:

A.  

The reinforcer should be adjusted to vary during the observation period.

B.  

The reinforcer should be used with others in the immediate environment.

C.  

The effect of the reinforcer may strengthen with relevant deprivation.

D.  

The effect of the reinforcer will weaken if a variable interval schedule is used.

Discussion 0
Question # 38

Holly is learning to use a spoon to feed herself. Applesauce is known to function as a reinforcer. Her teacher has selected the following objective for Holly: "Given a spoon and a 3-ounce dish of applesauce, Holly will independently scoop the applesauce to her mouth." This objective is incomplete. Which component is missing?

Options:

A.  

antecedent stimulus

B.  

consequence condition

C.  

prerequisite skill criteria

D.  

standard of performance

Discussion 0
Question # 39

A descriptive assessment generally includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

development of hypotheses.

B.  

gathering of historical information as well as current sources.

C.  

graphic representation of data.

D.  

manipulation of variables.

Discussion 0
Question # 40

The reinforcement schedule that produces a high steady rate of responding is:

Options:

A.  

FI.

B.  

FR.

C.  

VI.

D.  

VR.

Discussion 0
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