Behavioral Skills Training Videos

Question 1

The BCBA states that it is important to describe what kind of behavior earned that token. Which of the following would meet this definition of descriptive praise when applied to appropriate behaviors that teachers might observe?

(Select all that apply)

Excellent job walking into the classroom quietly

Thank you for sitting with both hands on the desk

I like the way Gianna raised her hand to ask a question

Outstanding job!

Answer 1

Excellent job walking into the classroom quietly

Thank you for sitting with both hands on the desk

I like the way Gianna raised her hand to ask a question

Question 2

The BCBA indicates that, for now, they should reinforce which of the following behaviors with a token?

(Select all that apply)

raising a hand to ask a question
saying, “please” and “thank you”
following a direction
sitting with hands visible on the table

Answer 2

following a direction
sitting with hands visible on the table

Question 3

The BCBA does which of the following to help the team learn how to deliver tokens?

(Select all that apply)

providing feedback
asking Bertha to practice the procedure
model the procedure
provide verbal instructions

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

The BCBA does which of the following when training Ms. Deacon, Bertha, and Mona?

(Select all that apply)

asks if suggestions sound workable

asks questions of the team, instead of only providing directions

suggests multiple possible scenarios to practice

praises team members that demonstrate understanding

acknowledges answers that are partially correct, then provides an alternative suggestion

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

In the “Token Practice” video, how does the BCBA correct Bertha when she starts to reinforce the student for asking a question?

(Select all that apply)

stops her before she can deliver the token

acknowledges what Bertha did correctly

asks Bertha questions about the situation

ensures Bertha understands the rationale of why she would not reinforce in this situation

Answer 5

all of the above

Question 6

What does the BCBA do when Ms. Deacon asks in front of the students if she must constantly be interrupted with praise statements?

(Select all that apply)

explains that it will become more tolerable over time

asks to discuss the issue when the students are at lunch

explains that it is a crucial component of the procedure

praises Bertha and Mona

Answer 6

asks to discuss the issue when the students are at lunch

praises Bertha and Mona

Question 7

At the end of “Token Practice”, Mrs. Deacon expresses concern about being interrupted with praise statements. At the beginning of “Reviewing Token Delivery”, what does the BCBA propose to respond to Ms. Deacon’s concerns?

asks Bertha and Mona to deliver descriptive praise in a whisper

tells Ms. Deacon that the procedure will not work unless she agrees to the praise statements

asks Ms. Deacon if they can continue the tokens, but stop the descriptive praise

tells Ms. Deacon if she can just hold on, she will eventually stop noticing the praise statements

Answer 7

asks Ms. Deacon if they can continue the tokens, but stop the descriptive praise

Question 8

How does the BCBA respond to Ms. Deacon’s suggestion to allow students to trade in their tokens on Fridays only?

(Select all that apply)

asks Ms. Deacon why this modification might be best

suggests a modification to the idea

praises Ms. Deacon’s idea

Answer 8

all of the above