F08 Conduct Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior Part 6

Question 1

A behavior analyst should obtain informed consent to conduct a functional analysis of serious problem behavior because an FA

Answer 1

Involves intentionally provoking a problem behavior which can cause harm to the individual

Question 2

ABC continuous recording is a data collection procedure used to

Answer 2

Record which of a set of selected antecedents, behaviors, and consequences takes place during an observation period.

Question 3

In the context of functional analysis, the term ANALOG refers to

Answer 3

The simulation of antecedent and consequence events occurring in the natural environment

Question 4

An assessment in which antecedents and consequences are observed and recorded in relation to a target behavior under naturally occurring conditions is called a

Answer 4

Descriptive assessment

Question 5

Initial interviews with people familiar with the individual whose behavior is being assessed can be useful in identifying

Answer 5

All the above:
The individual’s strengths
The impact of the problem behavior on others
Antecedents and consequences to look for during observation

Question 6

ABC narrative recording is a data collection procedure used for

Answer 6

Recording any events that take place before or after a behavior that may be relevant

Question 7

A data collection procedure likely to be used when conducting indirect functional assessment is

Answer 7

Behavior rating scales

Question 8

Initial interviews with people familiar with the individual whose behavior is being assessed can be useful in identifying

Answer 8

Antecedents and consequences to look for during observation

Question 9

A behavior analyst should obtain informed consent to conduct a FA of serious problem behavior because an FA

Answer 9

All the above:
Is an experimental procedure and participants must be protected from unreasonable risk of injury.
Is an invasive assessment method and should be carried out only with the involvement of the individual’s treatment team.
Involves intentionally provoking a problem behavior which can cause harm to the individual

Question 10

Interventions based on a functional assessment are

Answer 10

All the above:
More likely to be effective.
Less likely to involve punishment.
Likely to focus on strengthening behaviors that are functional equivalent to the problem behaviors.

Question 11

A descriptive assessment may be used when

Answer 11

All the above:
Assessing the function of serious problem behavior that occurs infrequently.
Resources are unavailable to conduct a functional analysis.
Gathering information to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of a behavior of interest.

Question 12

A data collection procedure likely to be used when conducting a descriptive assessment is

Answer 12

ABC narrative recording

Question 13

Interventions based on a functional assessment are

Answer 13

More likely to be effective

Question 14

A descriptive assessment may be used when

Answer 14

Gathering information to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of a behavior of interest

Question 15

A data collection procedure likely to be used when conducting indirect functional assessment is

Answer 15

All the above:
Functional assessment questionnaires
Behavioral interviews
Behavior rating scales

Question 16

A descriptive assessment is

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An assessment involving direct observation of the target behavior in the environment in which it normally occurs

Question 17

A data collection procedure likely to be used when conducting a descriptive assessment is

Answer 17

ABC continuous recording, ABC narrative recording, scatterplot recording