Free Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Questions

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.

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.

A.  

non-verbal; non-specific

B.  

non-verbal; specific

C.  

verbal; non-specific

D.  

verbal; specific

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.

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.

A.  

stimulus generalization.

B.  

response generalization.

C.  

stimulus discrimination.

D.  

response induction.

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.

A.  

antecedent stimulus

B.  

consequence condition

C.  

prerequisite skill criteria

D.  

standard of performance

A.  

development of hypotheses.

B.  

gathering of historical information as well as current sources.

C.  

graphic representation of data.

D.  

manipulation of variables.

A.  

FI.

B.  

FR.

C.  

VI.

D.  

VR.