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A parent would like to increase the amount of time that her child holds her hand in the community. The RBT discusses using a Partial Interval recording system. The BCBA agrees that this is the best option because the goal is to increase the behavior.
FALSE
Which of the following is a criterion you can use to evaluate whether or not you have a good operation definition?
The definition is objective
Which of the following is NOT a description often used for trend lines?
Wild trend
If an RBT is taking data on the number of times the learner initiates interactions with friends over a 20 minute time period, the RBT is using what type of data collection?
Rate
Which of the following behaviors is best measured by duration?
Tantrum behaviors
In ABA, we primarily use pie charts to examine data.
FALSE
Th interval recording system that tends to overestimate occurrences of behavior is called:
Partial Interval
An RBT is taking data on the number if times that her learner raises his hand. This is an example of count collection data.
TRUE
Behavior is influenced by the environment.
TRUE
The primary purpose of graphed data is to show the relationship between treatment (independent variable) and target behavior (dependent variable).
TRUE
A benefit of Momentary Time Sampling measurement system is that they do not require the data collector’s undivided attention for the entire interval.
TRUE
If you are measuring a behavior that is continuous and lasts over a long period of time, rate would be a good choice of measurement.
FALSE
If an RBT is measuring how long a leaner plays a game with a friend, the RBT is using what kind of data collection?
Duration
If an RBT is interested in reducing the amount of time between saying “Let’s get ready to go home” and the learner packing up his backpack, a latency measure would be a good idea.
TRUE
An RBT is taking data on how frequently her learner says the word “ball.” She records data immediately after each occurrence of the learner saying ball. This is an example of using direct measurement.
TRUE
If a learner’s graph is consistently show data points at levels between 40-55%, you would say the behavior is occurring at a:
Moderate level
An RBT is taking data on the learner’s toileting success. She notices that there is urine in the toilet that was not flushed but, she did not observe her learner use the toilet. She records that the learner successfully used the toilet on her data sheet. This is an example of using indirect measurement.
TRUE
Percentage measurements are a good choice to use when you want to know how often a behavior is occurring.
FALSE
Count, Rate, Duration & Latency are all examples of continuous data collection systems.
TRUE
Measuring whether a behavior occurred for an entire interval refers to which type of interval recording system?
Whole interval
In ABA we measure:
Behavior
An advantage of Permanent Product Recording is that it is low effort and easy data to collect.
TRUE
An RBT is recording the learner’s ability to silently read a book. She is taking 1-minute interval data and is recording a plus if the learner was silently reading the entire minute. This is an example of what type of data collection system?
Whole interval
You should use partial interval recording when the goal is to increase a target behavior.
FALSE
Of the following options, which best describes behavior?
Anything observable and measurable
Your BCBA tells you that she is concerned that a learner’s data for labeling family member s is on a decreasing trend. What does she mean?
Data are moving from a higher level to a lower level
When preparing to collect data, what do you need to know?
What to observe & what type of data to record
An RBT is working with a learner who has frequent allergy problems. When his allergies are acting up, he will usually sneeze. The RBT of parent will instruct him to “Get a Kleenex,” but he often delays getting a Kleenex and mucus gets on his hands, clothes,, and therapy area. The is creating health concerns for the team and they would like him to immediately get a Kleenex when instructed. What data collection system would be best to measure the time between being given the instruction “Get a Kleenex” and the time the learner complies?
Latency
Latency measures are useful when you want to change the amount of time it takes between an interaction and the learner complying with that instruction.
TRUE
Extremely variable data looks like a zig zag or mountain peaks and valleys when graphed.
TRUE
Percentage measurements are a good choice to use when you want to know how often a behavior is occurring.
FALSE
An RBT is taking data on how frequently her learner says the word “ball.” She records data immediately after each occurrence of the learner saying ball. This is an example of using direct measurement.
TRUE
A person’s environment consists of which of the following?
Presentation of demands/activities
biology/medical issues
sensory input
As an RBT, when should you make sure that your data collection materials are available, in working order, and current?
Before sessions starts
In ABA, we primarily use pie charts to examine data.
FALSE
The amount of time between a stimulus and the initiation of a response refers to the behavior’s:
Response latency
A procedure for observing and recording behaviors during intervals or at a specific moment in time refers to:
Time Sampling/Interval Recording
Measuring a behavior after it has occurred by measuring the behavior’s effect on the environment refers to:
Permanent Product Recording
If a learner’s graph is consistently showing data points at levels between 40-55%, you would say the behavior is occurring at a:
Moderate level
Visual inspection of graphs cannot sow you interval effects.
FALSE
An RBT is recording the learner’s elopement (running away) from the therapy area. He is taking 1-minute interval data and is recording a plus if the learner eloped from the therapy area at any point during the interval. This is an example of what type of data collection system?
Partial interval
An RBT is taking data on the number of times that her learner raises his hand. This is an example of count data collection.
TRUE