Quiz 6 (Ch. 7)

Question 1

What is a functional analysis of a behavior?

Answer 1

A short research study to determine the reinforcer maintaining a particular bx

Question 2

What is a structural analysis of a bx?

Answer 2

Examining when, where, in the presence of whom, and situations associated with a bx

Question 3

What are the three steps in performing a functional analysis?

Answer 3

1. Perform an ABC analysis to determine antecedents and consequences associated with the bx
2. Interview people who are familiar with the problem
3. Perform an experimental analysis of the problem bx using a BA research design

Question 4

Which BA design is most commonly used in performing a functional analysis?

Answer 4

The multi-element

Question 5

What are the 4 types of functional analysis experimental approaches?

Answer 5

1. Vary suspected MO e.g., high attention low attention, or difficult work vs. easy work
2. Reinforcement vs. extinction for each potential function
3. Reinforcement presence vs absence of the bx (DRO or omission training)
4. Reinforcement of one bx or reinforcement of an incompatible bx

Question 6

What should you suspect if the bx occurs under all conditions?

Answer 6

A source of automatic reinforcement or sensory reinforcement is in effect

Question 7

How could you isolate the source of the sensory reinforcement?

Answer 7

By presenting one potential source of sensory reinforcement at a time

Question 8

What are some Motivating Operations for aggressive bx?

Answer 8

Cancelling a reinforcing event, punishment and extinction

Question 9

What should you do if more than one reinforcer is maintaining the bx?

Answer 9

Design an intervention that addresses all of the reinforcers