BAS Program Development and Implementation

Question 1

When developing a behavior intervention program, which step should occur FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a functional behavior assessment to identify the function of the behavior

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Selecting reinforcers for the target behavior

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Writing the behavior intervention plan document

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Training staff on implementation procedures

Question 2

A Behavior Analyst Supervisor is developing a new ABA program for a client. Which component is essential to include in the written behavior intervention plan?

Accepted Answer

Operationally defined target behaviors with measurable definitions

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A list of all medications the client is currently taking

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The supervisor's personal theoretical orientation

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A schedule of the client's school activities

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'socially significant' behavior target in ABA program development?

Accepted Answer

A behavior that is important to the client's quality of life and meaningful to stakeholders

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A behavior that is easy to measure and record

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A behavior that the supervisor has successfully treated before

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A behavior identified solely by the funding agency

Question 4

When implementing a new ABA program, a supervisor should ensure that the intervention plan includes which of the following to promote generalization?

Accepted Answer

Multiple exemplars and varied training environments from the start

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Training only in a single controlled environment for consistency

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Postponing generalization training until mastery criteria are met in clinic

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Using only one therapist to maintain consistency

Question 5

A BAS is reviewing a behavior intervention program for a client who engages in self-injurious behavior maintained by escape. Which intervention component is most critical to include?

Accepted Answer

An extinction component paired with teaching a functionally equivalent replacement behavior

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A DRO schedule targeting other behaviors

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Increased session duration to maximize learning opportunities

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A token economy for positive behaviors only

Question 6

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to establish mastery criteria for a new skill program?

Accepted Answer

Basing criteria on the client's baseline performance levels and the skill's complexity

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Using the same standard criteria (e.g., 80% for 3 sessions) for all clients and skills

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Setting criteria based solely on what insurance will reimburse

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Selecting criteria that the client can achieve within the first week

Question 7

When a newly implemented behavior program is not producing the expected outcomes after two weeks of consistent implementation, what should the BAS do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Review the data and conduct an implementation fidelity check

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Immediately discontinue the program and start a new one

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Increase the intensity of the intervention without reviewing data

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Seek additional funding to extend the program timeline