RBT Generalization and Maintenance

Question 1

What is stimulus generalization?

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Behavior occurring in the presence of stimuli similar to but different from training stimuli

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Behavior occurring only in training settings

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Learning a new behavior from scratch

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Responding to the same stimulus in different ways

Question 2

Which of the following best describes response generalization?

Accepted Answer

Different responses that produce the same functional outcome

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The same response occurring across different settings

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A decrease in behavior over time

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Behavior occurring only during structured sessions

Question 3

What is maintenance in applied behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

The continuation of a behavior after intervention has been reduced or removed

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The process of teaching new skills in a structured setting

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A type of differential reinforcement schedule

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A data collection method used during skill acquisition

Question 4

Multiple exemplar training is used primarily to:

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Promote generalization by teaching across various examples of a stimulus or response class

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Decrease the frequency of problem behaviors

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Establish a baseline measurement before intervention begins

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Implement a variable ratio reinforcement schedule

Question 5

Programming common stimuli is a generalization strategy that involves:

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Incorporating into training the stimuli that are likely to be present in the natural environment

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Using the same reinforcer across all skill acquisition programs

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Reducing the number of discrete trials per session

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Using only physical prompts during skill training

Question 6

An RBT notices that a child uses a skill correctly during therapy but not at home or school. This indicates a problem with:

Accepted Answer

Generalization

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Skill acquisition

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Behavioral fluency

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Shaping procedures

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of 'teaching loosely'?

Accepted Answer

Varying non-essential aspects of training such as materials, location, and trainer

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Using the same reinforcer for every training trial

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Providing massed practice exclusively in one structured setting

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Using a fixed ratio schedule throughout the entire program