ABA Generalization and Maintenance

Question 1

Generalization across stimuli occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A trained response occurs in the presence of stimuli similar to but not identical to training stimuli

Answer

Stimulus generalization is the occurrence of a trained response in the presence of novel stimuli that share physical or functional properties with the original SD.

Question 2

Response generalization occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Training one behavior leads to untrained but functionally similar responses increasing

Answer

Response generalization is the spread of effects to untrained responses that are functionally equivalent to the trained behavior.

Question 3

Programming common stimuli is a strategy for promoting generalization that involves:

Accepted Answer

Including stimuli from the natural environment in training sessions

Answer

Programming common stimuli brings elements (people, materials, cues) from the natural environment into training so the behavior is more likely to transfer to that environment.

Question 4

Which strategy involves teaching a range of exemplars to promote generalization?

Accepted Answer

Multiple exemplar training

Answer

Multiple exemplar training exposes the learner to many varied examples of a concept or stimulus class so the behavior generalizes broadly beyond training exemplars.

Question 5

'Loose training' promotes generalization by:

Accepted Answer

Varying non-essential aspects of training (therapist, setting, materials) deliberately

Answer

Loose training intentionally introduces variation in irrelevant dimensions of training stimuli (e.g., different rooms, trainers, materials) to broaden the stimulus control.

ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Test

ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Test

ABA Generalization and Maintenance