ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Test Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior Reduction Interventions 1

Question 1

In differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO), reinforcement is delivered when:

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The target behavior has not occurred during a specified time interval

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A specific alternative behavior replaces the target behavior

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A behavior physically incompatible with the target behavior occurs

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The rate of the target behavior drops below a predetermined criterion

Question 2

Non-contingent reinforcement (NCR) reduces problem behavior primarily by:

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Delivering the maintaining reinforcer independent of the individual's behavior

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Punishing the problem behavior each time it is emitted

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Teaching a functionally equivalent communicative response

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Removing the discriminative stimulus that sets the occasion for problem behavior

Question 3

Positive practice overcorrection differs from restitution overcorrection in that positive practice requires the individual to:

Accepted Answer

Repeatedly practice the correct or appropriate form of the behavior contingent on the problem behavior

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Restore the environment to a state better than before the problem behavior occurred

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Remain in a designated area until a set period of time has elapsed

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Lose a specified quantity of previously earned reinforcers

Question 4

Functional communication training (FCT) is considered a behavior reduction intervention because it:

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Teaches a communicative response that accesses the same reinforcer as the problem behavior

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Extinguishes the problem behavior by withholding all reinforcement

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Reduces the rate of reinforcement available in the environment below baseline levels

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Pairs an aversive stimulus with the antecedents that trigger problem behavior

Question 5

Which of the following best describes negative punishment as a behavior reduction procedure?

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Removing a preferred stimulus contingent on the occurrence of the problem behavior

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Presenting an aversive stimulus immediately following the problem behavior

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Requiring the individual to engage in effortful corrective activity after the problem behavior

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Reducing the overall density of reinforcement available in the environment

Question 6

Manipulating an establishing operation (EO) before a session reduces problem behavior by:

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Temporarily decreasing the value of the reinforcer that maintains the problem behavior

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Increasing the value of the reinforcer that maintains the problem behavior

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Delivering punishment contingent on each occurrence of the problem behavior

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Providing differential reinforcement at the end of each trial