ABAT Core ABA Principles 2

Question 1

A child receives a sticker every time they complete exactly 5 math problems, regardless of elapsed time. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

Accepted Answer

Fixed ratio (FR5)

Answer

A fixed ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a fixed number of responses, in this case every 5 completions.

Question 2

What typically occurs at the onset of an extinction procedure for a behavior that was previously reinforced?

Accepted Answer

A temporary increase in rate, intensity, or variability of the behavior

Answer

An extinction burst is the temporary increase in the frequency or intensity of a behavior when reinforcement is first withheld.

Question 3

Negative reinforcement is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Removing an aversive stimulus contingent on a behavior, thereby increasing that behavior

Answer

Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by removing an aversive stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Question 4

The 'scalloped' cumulative response pattern, where responding accelerates near the end of each time period, is characteristic of which schedule?

Accepted Answer

Fixed interval

Answer

Fixed interval schedules produce a scallop pattern because the subject learns reinforcement becomes available only after a set amount of time elapses.

Question 5

Which reinforcement schedule produces the greatest resistance to extinction?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

Answer

Variable ratio schedules produce the most resistance to extinction because the unpredictable timing of reinforcement makes it difficult for the subject to detect that extinction has begun.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT Core ABA Principles 2