CBC Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations & Principles

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'operant conditioning' as used in Applied Behavior Analysis?

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Learning through consequences that follow a behavior, increasing or decreasing its future frequency

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Learning through the association of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus

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Learning through observation of others' behavior and its outcomes

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Learning through repeated exposure to a stimulus until habituation occurs

Question 2

The term 'behavior' in ABA is defined as:

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Any observable and measurable action or response of an organism

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Any thought or cognitive process that influences action

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The internal motivation that drives an individual to act

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Any emotional reaction to environmental stimuli

Question 3

What does the term 'environment' refer to in the context of ABA?

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Any events or stimuli, internal or external, that influence behavior

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Only the physical surroundings of the individual

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Only the social and interpersonal context of the individual

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The setting of a therapy session exclusively

Question 4

Which characteristic of ABA ensures that behavior change is meaningful to the individual and society?

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Applied

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Technological

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Conceptually systematic

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Effective

Question 5

A behavior analyst notices that every time a child throws a tantrum, the parent gives the child a toy. Over time, tantrums increase. This is an example of:

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Positive reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement

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Positive punishment

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Extinction

Question 6

In ABA, the 'three-term contingency' refers to:

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Antecedent, behavior, and consequence

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Establishing operation, motivating operation, and response

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Stimulus, response, and reinforcement schedule

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Prompt, response, and error correction

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a 'respondent behavior'?

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A dog salivating when it hears a bell previously paired with food

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A student raising their hand to answer a question

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A child asking for a snack because they are hungry

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An employee completing a report to earn a bonus