ABA Functional Behavior Assessment 2

Question 1

In an experimental functional analysis using Iwata et al.'s (1982/1994) methodology, which condition serves as the control?

Accepted Answer

Play/no-demand condition

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Attention condition

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Demand condition

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Alone condition

Question 2

Which FBA method involves observing and recording antecedents, behaviors, and consequences as they naturally occur without any planned manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive assessment (direct observation)

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Analog functional analysis

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Brief functional analysis

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Indirect assessment

Question 3

When a functional analysis shows the highest rate of problem behavior in the 'alone' condition, what function is most likely indicated?

Accepted Answer

Automatic reinforcement (sensory stimulation)

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Socially mediated positive reinforcement (attention)

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Socially mediated negative reinforcement (escape)

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Access to tangibles

Question 4

A 'functional analysis' is distinct from a 'descriptive assessment' because functional analysis:

Accepted Answer

Experimentally manipulates antecedents and consequences to test hypothesized functions

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Uses interviews to gather information from caregivers

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Involves only naturalistic observation without any planned changes

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Relies entirely on rating scales to quantify behavior severity

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'competing behavior pathway' model within the FBA process?

Accepted Answer

To map how the problem behavior, its maintaining consequences, and a desired alternative behavior interrelate

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To identify which specific ABA therapist should implement the intervention

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To document the topographical features of the behavior for legal records

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To calculate the rate and duration of the behavior for billing purposes

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'brief functional analysis'?

Accepted Answer

A streamlined version of the experimental functional analysis using fewer trials per condition

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An FBA conducted only through caregiver interviews without any direct observation

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A scatter plot analysis limited to a single school day

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A functional analysis conducted only in the analog (clinic) setting

Question 7

Setting events in an FBA differ from immediate antecedents because setting events:

Accepted Answer

Occur earlier in time and alter the effectiveness of later antecedents and reinforcers

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Always occur immediately before the problem behavior

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Are consequences that strengthen future behavior

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Are environmental stimuli that are physically present during the behavior