ABA ABA Generalization & Maintenance

Question 1

In behavior analysis, 'generalization' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The occurrence of a behavior in conditions other than those in which it was trained

Answer

Generalization occurs when a learned behavior appears under conditions (stimuli, settings, people) beyond the original training context.

Question 2

Which type of generalization involves a behavior occurring in the presence of stimuli that were not present during training?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization

Answer

Stimulus generalization occurs when a trained response is emitted in the presence of novel stimuli that share relevant properties with the training stimulus.

Question 3

Response generalization is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The emission of untrained but functionally equivalent behaviors when a trained response is reinforced

Answer

Response generalization occurs when reinforcing one response increases the probability of topographically similar but untrained responses.

Question 4

Training loosely (varying training stimuli, settings, and instructors) is a strategy used to promote:

Accepted Answer

Generalization

Answer

Introducing variability during training (multiple exemplars, instructors, settings) reduces overly narrow stimulus control and promotes broader generalization.

Question 5

The 'multiple exemplar training' strategy is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Expose the learner to many examples of the same concept to produce stimulus and response generalization

Answer

Multiple exemplar training (MET) uses a variety of examples of a stimulus class or response class to build broad, flexible generalized performance.

(ABA) Applied Behavior Analyst Certification Practice Test

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ABA ABA Generalization & Maintenance