Module 2

Question 1

The extent to which findings from one or more research studies applies to a broader population?

Answer 1

Generalizability

Question 2

Show functional relation between independent and dependent variables

Answer 2

The goal of quantitative intervention research

Question 3

The intervention delivered in a study

Answer 3

independent variable

Question 4

Research that:

• Requires enough participants to compare to each other
• Uses data analysis to compare outcomes for two groups
• Does not tailor intervention for individual participants

Answer 4

group research design

Question 5

This field and research is a scientific approach to behavior change based on specialized application of behavioral principles

Answer 5

applied behavior analysis

Question 6

Reliance on single-case (i.e., single-subject) research design to show the effectiveness of interventions

Answer 6

applied behavior analysis

Question 7

Positive behavioral supports and intervention is based on principles and research derived from _________

Answer 7

applied behavior analysis

Question 8

The behavioral process/procedure that maintains or increases behavior as a result of consequences experienced following the behavior is _____________

Answer 8

reinforcement

Question 9

The behavioral process/procedure that maintains or increases behavior as a result of consequences that are added experienced following the behavior is _____________

Answer 9

positive reinforcement

Question 10

The behavioral process/procedure that maintains or increases behavior as a result of consequences that are removed (individual avoids or escapes aversive conditions):

Answer 10

negative reinforcement

Question 11

When an antecedent stimulus is present, then → a behavior/response occurs, and then → a consequence is presented contingent upon the behavior, this is a _____________

Answer 11

three-term contingency

Question 12

The behavioral process/procedure that reduces or eliminates behavior as a result of consequences experienced following the behavior is _____________

Answer 12

punishment

Question 13

a condition in which a behavior is weakened, reduced, or eliminated because it is no longer reinforced (e.g., planned ignoring or not giving attention contingent on behavior)

Answer 13

extinction

Question 14

This is a predictive relationship between a specific antecedent or class of antecedents and a specific behavior or class of behavior

Answer 14

antecedent control

Question 15

This process/procedure occurs when a behavior is demonstrated for the purpose of encouraging others to imitate the behavior

Answer 15

modeling

Question 16

This process/procedure occurs when a new behavior is taught by reinforcing increasingly more accurate attempts at the behavior

Answer 16

shaping

Question 17

Movement that pushed agencies to provide “normal” living and learning experiences that resembled

Answer 17

normalization

Question 18

Movement that reduced number of individuals residing in large residential institutions, more living with family or community-based residences

Answer 18

deinstitutionalization

Question 19

Curricular philosophy that emphasizes the individual “acting as the primary causal agent in one’s life and making choices and decisions regarding one’s quality of life, free from undue external influence or interference”

Answer 19

self-determination instruction model

Question 20

Curricular philosophy that emphasizes Direct instruction within contextually appropriate/natural settings and long-term/personalized support leads to safe engagement in integrated vocational settings

Answer 20

inclusion/functional instruction model

Question 21

Curricular philosophy that de-emphasizes functional skills with the expectation that students with severe disabilities learn academic knowledge and skills anchored within academic standards established for students without disabilities

Answer 21

“participation in the general education curriculum” instruction model

Question 22

used to evaluate the performance of students who are unable to participate in general state assessments even with accommodations

Answer 22

alternative assessments

Question 23

Research that:

• Uses visual analysis of graphs to compare outcomes across phases, participants, behaviors, and/or settings includes small numbers of participants
• Tailors intervention for individual participant

Answer 23

single-case research design

or

single-subject research design