BCAT Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fundamentals

Question 1

What does the 'A' in the ABC model of behavior analysis stand for?

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Antecedent

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Action

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Assessment

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Analysis

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of positive reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Giving a sticker after a child completes a task

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Removing a loud noise when a child sits quietly

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Taking away screen time after a tantrum

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Ignoring a child's disruptive behavior

Question 3

In ABA, what is 'extinction'?

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Withholding reinforcement that previously maintained a behavior

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Punishing an undesirable behavior

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Teaching a new replacement behavior

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Gradually fading prompts over time

Question 4

What is a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

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A cue that signals reinforcement is available for a specific behavior

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A stimulus that follows and reinforces a behavior

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A punishment delivered after an undesired behavior

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A neutral stimulus with no effect on behavior

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

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To identify the function or purpose a behavior serves for an individual

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To measure a student's academic achievement level

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To determine the appropriate punishment for a behavior

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To compare a student's behavior to typical peers

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

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Removing a loud noise when a child puts on headphones

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Adding a preferred item after a correct response

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Presenting a time-out after hitting behavior

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Withholding praise to reduce talking out

Question 7

What is differential reinforcement in ABA?

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Reinforcing a specific target behavior while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors

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Reinforcing all behaviors equally regardless of type

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Using different reinforcers for different learners

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Applying reinforcement on a variable schedule only