BCAT Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fundamentals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Antecedent

Answer

The ABC model stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence, which describes the three-term contingency central to ABA.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Giving a sticker after a child completes a task

Answer

Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus (sticker) following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Question 3

In ABA, what is 'extinction'?

Accepted Answer

Withholding reinforcement that previously maintained a behavior

Answer

Extinction is the process of withholding the reinforcer that previously maintained a behavior, which over time reduces the frequency of that behavior.

Question 4

What is a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

Accepted Answer

A cue that signals reinforcement is available for a specific behavior

Answer

A discriminative stimulus (SD) signals to the learner that a particular response will be reinforced, increasing the likelihood of that response.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

An FBA identifies the function (e.g., attention, escape, access to tangibles, sensory) that a behavior serves, which guides the development of effective interventions.

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BCAT Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fundamentals