ABAT Antecedent-Based Interventions 4

Question 1

Antecedent exercise (vigorous physical activity prior to instruction) has been shown to function as an antecedent intervention by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing stereotypy and increasing attention during subsequent instruction

Answer

Research shows antecedent exercise can reduce stereotypy and problem behavior while increasing on-task behavior during subsequent instructional sessions.

Question 2

An establishing operation (EO) differs from an abolishing operation (AO) in that an EO:

Accepted Answer

Increases the value of a reinforcer and increases behavior that has produced it

Answer

An establishing operation temporarily increases the reinforcing effectiveness of a stimulus and increases behavior that has been reinforced by that stimulus.

Question 3

The S-delta (SΔ) in stimulus control refers to a stimulus that:

Accepted Answer

Signals that a particular behavior will NOT be reinforced

Answer

The S-delta is a stimulus in whose presence a response has not been reinforced, signaling that responding will not produce reinforcement.

Question 4

A preference assessment conducted before an intervention session primarily serves as a component of antecedent programming by:

Accepted Answer

Identifying potent reinforcers to strengthen EOs for desired behavior

Answer

Preference assessments identify currently preferred stimuli that serve as strong reinforcers, allowing practitioners to create strong EOs for desired behavior.

Question 5

Activity schedules as antecedent interventions are most effective for reducing problem behavior during:

Accepted Answer

Unstructured or transitional periods

Answer

Activity schedules provide structure during unstructured times, reducing uncertainty and the problem behavior associated with unscheduled or transitional periods.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT Antecedent-Based Interventions 4