Unit 2 Quiz Flashcards
A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other adaptive, untrained behaviors is a(n) ____________.
Pivotal behavior
A descriptive and temporally sequenced account of behavior in the natural environment is called a(n):
Anecdotal observation
An intervention goal that is measurable and observable must include which of the following?
All the above:
A target behavior, clear specifications of the context in which the behavior is to occur, and criteria for accomplishment of the goal
Behavior that exposes an individual to new contingencies, reinforcers, and stimulus controls is called:
Behavior cusp
Behaviors have ________ if they affect a person’s life in a positive and meaningful manner.
Social validity
Explicit behavior definitions are important in research of applied behavior analysis for all of the following except:
Agreement between assessment and intervention data
Explicit behavior definitions are important to the practitioner of applied behavior analysis for all of the following except:
Increased likelihood of behavior change
Improving academic grades is not a good target behavior because academic grades:
Do not specify the behaviors required to achieve the goal
In determining the likelihood of success in changing a behavior, all of the following should be considered except:
Social validity of the behavior
Interview questions should avoid why questions, because these tend to encourage _______ explanations of behavior.
Mentalistic
Juan is a six-year-old boy with a developmental disability who attends an integrated kindergarten class. Assessments have identified four target behaviors. Which behavior should be the first target for intervention?
Bolting from the playground
Learning a pivotal behavior can result in modification of other behaviors that have not yet been learned.
True
One method of priority ranking various potential target behaviors is to use a(n):
Ranking matrix
Outcome criteria should be established before intervention commences for all of the following reasons except:
To ensure accurate data collection
Potential target behaviors should not be selected if the primary reason for selection is the:
Benefit of others
The ________ of behavior rule states that a target behavior should only be selected when it can be determined that the behavior will produce natural reinforcement.
Relevance
The principle of ________ determines the degree to which a person’s behavior repertoire maximizes short- and long-term reinforcers for that individual and for others, and minimizes short and long term punishers.
Habilitation
What important component in this intervention goal is missing? During in-home sessions, when presented with the antecedent, “What sound does a _____ make?” John will talk for 8 out of 10 trials across two consecutive sessions.
A target behavior
What important component is this intervention goal missing? During math class, Alejandra will ask and answer questions within 30 seconds, in complete sentences, that are loud enough to be heard by the listener.
Criteria for accomplishment of the goal
What question should be asked when assessing which goals or interventions should be put in place for a client?
All the above:
Is this behavior a necessary prerequisite for a useful skill?
Is this an age-appropriate behavior?
If the proprosed goal is looking at behavior reduction, what adaptive behavior will replace it?
When a problem behavior has been targeted for reduction or elimination, the behavior analyst must always include a(n) ________ in the intervention plan.
Replacement behavior
When prioritizing behaviors for change, a chronic behavior _____________ when compared to a more recently acquired behavior.
Takes precedence
Which of the following should not drive the development of potential goals and interventions?
The benefit of others
Which of the following terms or phrases should not be part of an observable and measureable intervention goal?
Anxiety
