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Questions # 1:

Based on this data display, what interpretation can be made with confidence?

Options:

A.

A functional relationship exists between the dependent variable and the intervention.

B.

The target behavior is decreasing but experimental control has not been demonstrated.

C.

The target behavior is irreversible and a different experimental design should be used.

D.

The intervention has effectively reduced the behavior.

Questions # 2:

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

Options:

A.

a prompt.

B.

a limited hold.

C.

a conditioned reinforcer.

D.

an establishing operation.

Questions # 3:

A mand is:

Options:

A.

a demand for attention.

B.

a verbal operant which specifies its reinforcer.

C.

verbal behavior elicited by a particular reinforcer.

D.

a verbal response which changes the value of a reinforcer.

Questions # 4:

Which action would MOST likely increase the effectiveness of a punisher?

Options:

A.

Clearly explain the punishment consequences to the person whose behavior is targeted for reduction.

B.

Discontinue reinforcement contingencies for the behavior targeted for reduction.

C.

Ensure that the punisher fits the behavior targeted for reduction.

D.

Remove attention for the behavior targeted for reduction.

Questions # 5:

A behavior analyst for a local group home has a case involving a person who engages in spitting. First, the behavior analyst conducts a functional assessment and takes a week of baseline data. An intervention is designed and tested for two weeks. The behavior analyst then implements a brief return to baseline, followed by a return to the intervention. This process is primarily an example of which fundamental characteristic of behavior analysis?

Options:

A.

technological

B.

empiricism

C.

philosophic doubt

D.

parsimony

Questions # 6:

Mrs. Carr's 4-year-old son, Jack, often interrupted her and asked her to play with him. Mrs. Carr would tell Jack that she would play later, but she often followed him and played for a few minutes. On a very busy day, Mrs. Carr told Jack that she could not play with him. Jack began to cry and ran out of the room. Mrs. Carr followed him, calmed him down, and played for a few minutes. This pattern was repeated several times so Mrs. Carr decided to be firm with Jack and to ignore future interruptions. The next day Jack came in sobbing and screaming, “Play now!” Mrs. Carr gave in and played with him. The most likely explanation for Jack’s increasingly disruptive behavior is that:

Options:

A.

Mrs. Carr has used respondent conditioning to train Jack to scream for attention.

B.

Jack is experiencing an extinction burst which will cease shortly.

C.

Mrs. Carr has accidentally shaped a more intense interrupting behavior from Jack.

D.

Mrs. Carr has negatively reinforced Jack’s interrupting because he stops screaming when played with.

Questions # 7:

Response prompts are supplementary _________ stimuli that _________ the likelihood that the target behavior will be emitted.

Options:

A.

antecedent, increase

B.

antecedent, maintain

C.

consequent, increase

D.

consequent, maintain

Questions # 8:

Disruptive behavior occurs at a moderate rate and consistent intensity level throughout the school day. How should the teacher collect data on the behavior?

Options:

A.

Keep a running tally of the occurrences on the chalk board.

B.

Record each occurrence using a portable counter.

C.

Use a timer and record the number of minutes for each occurrence.

D.

Document whether or not the behavior occurred every hour.

Questions # 9:

A child diagnosed with autism engages in hand flapping almost continuously at home, day care and school. An intervention is devised to alleviate this challenging behavior. Which type of experimental design would be BEST?

Options:

A.

reversal

B.

multi-element

C.

withdrawal

D.

multiple baseline

Questions # 10:

A child with an advanced verbal repertoire exhibits aggression when asked to do a new math problem. In order to address the problem the behavior analyst shoulD.

Options:

A.

immediately remove the math problem.

B.

immediately show him the correct answer.

C.

implement a punishment procedure for aggression.

D.

teach the child an alternative escape response.

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