FREE BCABA Behavior-Change Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary goal of behavior-change procedures in applied behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

To promote socially significant behavior change

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To diagnose behavioral disorders

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To conduct psychological assessments

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To measure cognitive abilities

Question 2

Which procedure involves reinforcing a behavior that is incompatible with an undesired behavior?

Accepted Answer

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)

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Shaping

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Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)

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Extinction

Question 3

Which of the following describes the process of fading?

Accepted Answer

Gradually reducing the frequency of reinforcement

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Removing reinforcement entirely

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Increasing the intensity of prompts

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Ignoring problem behaviors

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using prompts in behavior-change procedures?

Accepted Answer

To elicit a correct response

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To punish incorrect responses

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To test a client's memory

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To distract from undesired behavior

Question 5

What is the main function of token economies in behavior-change programs?

Accepted Answer

To use tokens as conditioned reinforcers that can be exchanged for backup reinforcers

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To provide immediate reinforcement for all behaviors

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To punish undesired behaviors

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To replace reinforcement with punishment