BCABA Behavior Assessment

Question 1

The primary purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) is to:

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Identify the antecedents and consequences maintaining a behavior

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Determine a diagnosis

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Select a punishment procedure

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Measure the frequency of a behavior

Question 2

Which method of functional assessment involves a trained observer watching and recording the client's behavior in the natural environment without manipulating variables?

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Descriptive assessment

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Functional analysis

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Indirect assessment

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Analog assessment

Question 3

Indirect functional assessment methods include:

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Interviews and rating scales

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ABC observation

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Analog functional analysis

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Structured ABC recording

Question 4

In a functional analysis (Iwata et al., 1982/1994), the 'alone' condition is used to test for:

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Automatic reinforcement

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Social positive reinforcement

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Social negative reinforcement

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Tangible reinforcement

Question 5

The 'attention' condition in a functional analysis tests whether behavior is maintained by:

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Social positive reinforcement (attention)

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Escape from demands

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Automatic reinforcement

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Access to tangibles

Question 6

A behavior that is maintained by escape from aversive tasks is serving which function?

Accepted Answer

Social negative reinforcement

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Social positive reinforcement

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Automatic positive reinforcement

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Automatic negative reinforcement