Assessment

Question 1

Preference Assessment

Answer 1

Identifies a preferred stimuli and sometimes ranks them hierarchically

Question 2

Developmental assessment

Answer 2

Arranges skills in the order in which they are typically learned, sometimes using statistical analysis or “phases of development “

Question 3

Curriculum-Based Assessment

Answer 3

Arranged skills in a logical order or sequence, building off previously taught skills.

Question 4

functional analysis

Answer 4

Identifies the typeof reinforcement maintaining a behavior
- Demonstrates causality- that is to say, A causes B

Question 5

Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO) Preference Assessment

Answer 5

Preference assessment where selections are removed once selected after each trial; assessment ends after all items have been selected once or the participant refuses to select on 2 consecutive trials; generates a “ranked list” of preferred stimuli.

Question 6

Multiple Stimulus (MS) Preference Assessment

Answer 6

Preference assessment where selections are available on each trial - generates a list that reflects an individuals most-preferred stimuli, when all options are available

Question 7

Reinforcer Assessment

Answer 7

Identifies reinforcers, and sometimes determines a “breakpoint “where the response effort overcomes the value of the consequence.

Question 8

Social Skills Assessment

Answer 8

Focuses on the development of skills required to participate in the community, make friends, and interact with others

Question 9

Extinction

Answer 9

Previously reinforced consequence no longer receives reinforcement.

Question 10

Free Operant (FO) Preference Assessment

Answer 10

Client freely engages with items in a set area, and duration of engagement is measured to judge relative preference