BCBA Foundations of Behavior Analysis

Question 1

Which of the following best defines a behavior in applied behavior analysis (ABA)?

Accepted Answer

Observable and measurable action

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Any thought or idea

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Only verbal statements

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Responses recorded on paper

Question 2

What is the principle of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Increasing behavior through consequences

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Punishment of inappropriate behavior

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Eliminating behavior with extinction

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Observing behavior for long durations

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

Accepted Answer

A bell indicating recess time

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A child crying after a toy is taken

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A teacher giving a prompt

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Ignoring a behavior repeatedly

Question 4

Which philosophy underpins the science of behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

Determinism

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Humanism

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Existentialism

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Constructivism

Question 5

Which is a key element of respondent conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus pairing

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Consequence manipulation

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Token reinforcement

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Response cost

Question 6

What does the term 'environment' refer to in behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

Events and conditions influencing behavior

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Only the physical surroundings

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The internal thoughts of a person

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Genetic factors only