BCAT Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is 'shaping' in Applied Behavior Analysis?

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Reinforcing successive approximations toward a target behavior

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Immediately reinforcing the final target behavior only

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Using physical guidance to produce a behavior

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Presenting a model for the learner to imitate

Question 2

Which reinforcement schedule typically produces the highest and most stable rate of responding?

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Variable ratio

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Fixed ratio

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Fixed interval

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Variable interval

Question 3

What is a token economy?

Accepted Answer

A conditioned reinforcement system where tokens are exchanged for backup reinforcers

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A system where learners earn money for completing tasks

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A schedule of reinforcement based on time intervals

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A data collection method using tally marks

Question 4

What does the Premack Principle state?

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High-frequency behaviors can be used to reinforce low-frequency behaviors

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Punishment reduces behavior more effectively than reinforcement

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Behaviors learned first are most resistant to extinction

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Reinforcement must be delivered immediately to be effective

Question 5

In ABA, what is 'generalization'?

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Applying a behavior learned in one setting to new settings, people, or stimuli

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Increasing the rate of a behavior through continuous reinforcement

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Breaking a complex skill into smaller teachable steps

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Reducing a behavior by delivering an aversive consequence

Question 6

Which type of prompt involves the technician physically guiding the learner through a behavior?

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Physical prompt

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Verbal prompt

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Gestural prompt

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Model prompt

Question 7

What is 'prompt fading' in ABA?

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Gradually removing prompts over time so the learner responds independently

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Adding more prompts when a learner makes errors

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Using only verbal prompts for all learners

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Increasing reinforcement as prompts are added