CBC Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations & Principles

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Operant conditioning involves learning based on the consequences (reinforcement or punishment) that follow a behavior, which alter the probability of that behavior recurring.

Question 2

The term 'behavior' in ABA is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Any observable and measurable action or response of an organism

Answer

ABA defines behavior strictly as anything an organism does that is observable and measurable, excluding internal mental states that cannot be directly observed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

In ABA, 'environment' broadly encompasses any stimulus or event — physical, social, or biological — that can influence behavior.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Applied

Answer

The 'applied' dimension of ABA, as described by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968), means the behavior targeted for change must be socially significant.

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:

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

Answer

Positive reinforcement occurs when a stimulus (toy) is added following a behavior (tantrum), resulting in an increase in that behavior over time.

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CBC Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations & Principles