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

Answer

In ABA, behavior is defined as any observable and measurable action made by a living organism.

Question 2

What is the principle of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Increasing behavior through consequences

Answer

Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future by providing a consequence immediately following that behavior.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A bell indicating recess time

Answer

An SD signals the availability of reinforcement, increasing the probability that a specific behavior will occur.

Question 4

Which philosophy underpins the science of behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

Determinism

Answer

Determinism, the belief that the universe is a lawful and orderly place, is a foundational philosophy in behavior analysis.

Question 5

Which is a key element of respondent conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus pairing

Answer

Respondent conditioning, also called classical conditioning, involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response.

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BCBA Foundations of Behavior Analysis