ABA ABA Principles & Terminology 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify variables that maintain a problem behavior

Answer

An FBA identifies the antecedents and consequences that maintain a problem behavior so that function-based interventions can be designed.

Question 2

A behavior that is reinforced by removing an aversive stimulus is maintained by:

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement

Answer

Negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing or avoiding an aversive stimulus, strengthening the response that produced the removal.

Question 3

Which measurement dimension captures how long a single instance of a behavior lasts?

Accepted Answer

Duration

Answer

Duration measures the length of time from the onset to the offset of a single behavioral episode.

Question 4

A student who previously bit when given math worksheets begins biting when given any worksheet. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization

Answer

Stimulus generalization occurs when a behavior trained under one stimulus condition also occurs in the presence of similar stimuli.

Question 5

The Premack Principle states that:

Accepted Answer

High-probability behaviors can reinforce low-probability behaviors

Answer

The Premack Principle holds that access to a preferred (high-probability) activity can reinforce engagement in a less-preferred (low-probability) activity.

(ABA) Applied Behavior Analyst Certification Practice Test

(ABA) Applied Behavior Analyst Certification Practice Test

ABA ABA Principles & Terminology 3