BCABA Behavior Assessment 2

Question 1

Preference assessments are conducted to identify stimuli that may serve as:

Accepted Answer

Potential reinforcers

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Establishing operations

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Punishers

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Discriminative stimuli

Question 2

In a paired-stimulus (forced-choice) preference assessment, items are presented:

Accepted Answer

Two at a time and the client selects one

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One at a time with choice recorded

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All at once on a table

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In a random sequence without choice

Question 3

A multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment differs from a multiple-stimulus with replacement (MSW) in that:

Accepted Answer

The chosen item is removed from subsequent trials

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Items are presented one at a time

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The client ranks items verbally

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No approach response is required

Question 4

Stimulus control refers to:

Accepted Answer

A discriminative stimulus reliably evoking a behavior

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A reinforcer controlling a behavior

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Punishment controlling behavior

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An establishing operation setting the context

Question 5

Reinforcer assessments differ from preference assessments in that reinforcer assessments:

Accepted Answer

Verify that a preferred stimulus actually increases behavior when used contingently

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Use only indirect methods

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Identify what the client likes without testing effectiveness

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Rank items by preference alone

Question 6

Which assessment approach uses structured interviews and rating scales completed by parents or caregivers to gather information about behavior?

Accepted Answer

Indirect assessment

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Descriptive observation

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Functional analysis

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Concurrent-chains procedure