ABA Reinforcement Schedules & Procedures 3

Question 1

A behavior analyst is using a high-probability (high-p) request sequence before a low-p request. The purpose of this procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Build behavioral momentum to increase compliance with the low-p request

Answer

High-p sequences build behavioral momentum by reinforcing a series of easy, high-compliance requests immediately before delivering a more difficult request.

Question 2

In a multiple schedule, the same organism is exposed to two or more different simple schedules in alternation, each correlated with a different:

Accepted Answer

Discriminative stimulus

Answer

In a multiple schedule, each component schedule is signaled by a distinct discriminative stimulus (SD), allowing the organism to discriminate which schedule is in effect.

Question 3

When a behavior maintained on a variable interval schedule is placed on extinction, what pattern of responding is typically observed?

Accepted Answer

Slow, gradual decline with high resistance to extinction

Answer

Variable interval schedules produce gradual extinction curves because the organism has experienced unpredictable delays in reinforcement and thus persists longer without it.

Question 4

A BCBA uses a procedure where reinforcement is only available during certain time periods, signaled by the presence of a specific stimulus. Between those periods, no reinforcement is available. This is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Multiple schedule

Answer

A multiple schedule presents two or more component schedules in alternation, each correlated with a distinct discriminative stimulus that signals which component is active.

Question 5

Intermittent reinforcement during initial skill acquisition may hinder learning because:

Accepted Answer

The learner cannot clearly discriminate which responses produce reinforcement

Answer

During initial acquisition, continuous reinforcement (CRF) is preferred because each correct response is reinforced, making the contingency clear and accelerating learning.

(ABA) Applied Behavior Analyst Certification Practice Test

(ABA) Applied Behavior Analyst Certification Practice Test

ABA Reinforcement Schedules & Procedures 3