Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1

A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other adaptive, untrained behaviors is a(n) ____________.

Answer 1

Pivotal behavior

Question 2

A descriptive and temporally sequenced account of behavior in the natural environment is called a(n):

Answer 2

Anecdotal observation

Question 3

An intervention goal that is measurable and observable must include which of the following?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Behavior that exposes an individual to new contingencies, reinforcers, and stimulus controls is called:

Answer 4

Behavior cusp

Question 5

Behaviors have ________ if they affect a person’s life in a positive and meaningful manner.

Answer 5

Social validity

Question 6

Explicit behavior definitions are important in research of applied behavior analysis for all of the following except:

Answer 6

Agreement between assessment and intervention data

Question 7

Explicit behavior definitions are important to the practitioner of applied behavior analysis for all of the following except:

Answer 7

Increased likelihood of behavior change

Question 8

Improving academic grades is not a good target behavior because academic grades:

Answer 8

Do not specify the behaviors required to achieve the goal

Question 9

In determining the likelihood of success in changing a behavior, all of the following should be considered except:

Answer 9

Social validity of the behavior

Question 10

Interview questions should avoid why questions, because these tend to encourage _______ explanations of behavior.

Answer 10

Mentalistic

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

Bolting from the playground

Question 12

Learning a pivotal behavior can result in modification of other behaviors that have not yet been learned.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

One method of priority ranking various potential target behaviors is to use a(n):

Answer 13

Ranking matrix

Question 14

Outcome criteria should be established before intervention commences for all of the following reasons except:

Answer 14

To ensure accurate data collection

Question 15

Potential target behaviors should not be selected if the primary reason for selection is the:

Answer 15

Benefit of others

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

Relevance

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

Habilitation

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

A target behavior

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Criteria for accomplishment of the goal

Question 20

What question should be asked when assessing which goals or interventions should be put in place for a client?

Answer 20

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?

Question 21

When a problem behavior has been targeted for reduction or elimination, the behavior analyst must always include a(n) ________ in the intervention plan.

Answer 21

Replacement behavior

Question 22

When prioritizing behaviors for change, a chronic behavior _____________ when compared to a more recently acquired behavior.

Answer 22

Takes precedence

Question 23

Which of the following should not drive the development of potential goals and interventions?

Answer 23

The benefit of others

Question 24

Which of the following terms or phrases should not be part of an observable and measureable intervention goal?

Answer 24

Anxiety