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Capella University - PSYCHOLOGY PSY 7712
1)A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other adaptive, untrained behaviors is a(n) .
a Behavior cusp.
.
b Critical
. behavior.
c Initiating
. behavior.
d Pivotal
. behavior.
QUESTION 2
A descriptive and temporally sequenced account of behavior in the natural environment is called a(n):
a Anecdotal
. observation.
b Behavioral
. assessment.
c Ecological
. assessment.
d Real time
. observation.
QUESTION 3
A good behavior definition includes:
a What the behavior may not include (for example, does not include
. spitting in the sink).
b An operational description of the behavior.
.
c Feelings about the behavior.
.
d Both A and B.
.
e None of the above.
.
QUESTION 4
A(n) behavior is a behavior that produces indirect benefits to clients by potentially increasing opportunities for participation in other environments.
a Access.
.
b Cusp.
.
c Key.
.
d Invitatio
. n.
QUESTION 5
A(n) definition designates responses in terms of their effect on the environment.
a Observable.
.
b Function-
. based.
c Topography-
. based.
d Ecological.
.
QUESTION 6
A(n) definition refers to the form of the behavior, whereas a(n)
definition refers to the effects of the behavior on the environment.
a Contingency,
. antecedent.
b Function-based,
. topographical.
c Objective, subjective.
.
d Topographical, function-
. based.
QUESTION 7
All of the following are assessment methods used in applied behavior analysis except:
a Direct
. observation.
b Interview.
.
c Medical
. evaluations.
d Checklists.
.
QUESTION 8
All of the following are competencies of a behavior analyst except:
a Knowledge of socially significant behavior.
.
b Technical skills.
.
c Ability to conduct statistical analysis of data.
.
d Ability to match assessment data with
. intervention strategies.
QUESTION 9
An anecdotal observation is a form of direct, continuous observation of all behaviors of interest and the environmental conditions.
a True
. .
b Fals
. e.
QUESTION 10
Behavior assessment seeks to determine the of a behavior.
a Function.
.
b Replacem
. ent.
c Importanc
. e.
d Structure.
.
QUESTION 11
Behavior that exposes an individual to new contingencies, reinforcers, and stimulus controls is called:
a Pivotal behavior.
.
b Access behavior.
.
c Behavior cusp.
.
d Contingent
. behavior.
QUESTION 12
Behaviors have if they affect a person's life in a positive and meaningful manner.
a Social validity.
.
b Functional
. application.
c Observable
. benefit.
d Normalized
.
outcomes.
QUESTION 13
Behaviors targeted for assessment must be socially significant. Which dimension of ABA is most related?
a Technological.
.
b Conceptually
. systematic.
c Effective.
.
d Applied.
.
QUESTION 14
Explicit behavior definitions are important in research of applied behavior analysis for all of the following except:
a Replication by other scientists.
.
b Accurate and reliable measurement of
. behavior.
c Comparison of data across studies.
.
d Agreement between assessment and
. intervention data.
QUESTION 15
Improving academic grades is not a good target behavior because academic grades:
a Are not a socially valid outcome.
.
b Do not specify the behaviors required to
. achieve the goal.
c Are too complex an outcome for behavior
. analysis.
d Have poorly defined performance criteria.
.
QUESTION 16
In determining the likelihood of success in changing a behavior, all of the following should be considered except:
a Research on changing this
. behavior.
b Experience of the behavior
. analyst.
c Social validity of the
. behavior.
d Available resources.
.
QUESTION 17
Interview questions should avoid why questions because these tend to encourage explanations of behavior.
a Defensiv
. e.
b Mentalist
. ic.
c Lengthy.
.
d Direct.
.
QUESTION 18
Juan is a six-year-old boy with a developmental disability who attends an integrated kindergarten class. Assessments have identified four target behaviors. Which behavior should be the first target for intervention?
a Flicking his fingers in front of
. his eyes.
b Bolting from the playground.
.
c Toilet training.
.
d Humming loudly during group
. time.
QUESTION 19
One method of priority ranking various potential target behaviors is to:
a Use a ranking matrix.
.
b Use a standardized
. test.
c Interview significant
.
others.
d Use a behavioral
. assessment.
QUESTION 20
One of the fundamental questions to answer before initiating behavioral assessment is:
a Who will conduct the assessment?
.
b Where will observations be conducted?
.
c What is the nature of the problem behavior?
.
d Who has the authority and skill to intervene with
. the behavior?
QUESTION 21
Outcome criteria should be established before intervention commences for all of the following reasons except:
a To establish the target performance level.
.
b To know when to terminate intervention.
.
c To ensure accurate data collection.
.
d To ensure agreement on outcomes among
. stakeholders.
QUESTION 22
Potential target behaviors should not be selected if the primary reason for selection is the:
a Benefit of others.
.
b Safety of the person.
.
c Safety of family members.
.
d Potential to increase
. independence.
QUESTION 23
The of behavior rule states that a target behavior should only be selected when it can be determined that the behavior will produce natural reinforcement.
a Functionali
. ty.
b Validity.
.
c Relevance.
.
d Importanc
. e.
QUESTION 24
The belief that individuals with disabilities should be physically and socially integrated into society to the maximum extent possible is called habilitation.
a True
. .
b Fals
. e.
QUESTION 25
The preferred method of behavioral assessment to determine which behaviors to target for change is .
a Ecological
. assessment.
b Interviews.
.
c Checklists.
.
d ABC recording.
.
QUESTION 26
The principle of determines the degree to which a person's behavior repertoire maximizes short- and long-term reinforcers for that individual and for others, and minimizes short- and long-term punishers.
a Normalizati
. on.
b Habilitation
. .
c Functionalit
. y.
d Justification
. .
QUESTION 27
The progression of behavioral assessment can be conceptualized as a
shape.
a Circular
. .
b Funnel.
.
c Linear.
.
d Comple
. x.
QUESTION 28
When a problem behavior has been targeted for reduction or elimination, the behavior analyst must always include a(n) in the intervention plan.
a Replacement
. behavior.
b Appropriate
. response.
c Pivotal behavior.
.
d Performance
. criterion.
QUESTION 29
When interviewing a significant other about a client's behavior, the behavior analyst should ask variations of all of the following types of questions except:
a What
. ?
b How?
.
c Why?
.
d Whe
. n?
QUESTION 30
When prioritizing behaviors for change, a chronic behavior
when compared to a more recently acquired behavior.
a Is easier to change.
.
b Takes precedence.
.
c Is less important.
.
d Requires less
. intervention.
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