Behavior Analysis Flashcard

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Which of the following best illustrates the philosophical assumption of determinism? A child flaps his hands because he has autism, Behavior is a result of past reinforcement and environmental conditions, Every behavior is random and unpredictable, People behave the way they do because of free will

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Behavior is a result of past reinforcement and environmental conditions

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An RBT is consistently recording the wrong type of data during skill acquisition sessions. What is the BCBA’s primary responsibility in this case?

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Provide retraining and ensure data collection procedures are clarified

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Which of the following BEST distinguishes a mand from a tact? A mand describes the environment; a tact requests access to items, A mand is evoked by an MO; a tact is evoked by a nonverbal SD, A tact is followed by reinforcement; a mand is not, A mand only occurs in structured settings

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A mand is evoked by an MO; a tact is evoked by a nonverbal SD

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In a functional analysis, which variable is manipulated to determine the function of behavior? Options: Topography of the behavior, Environmental antecedents and consequences, Duration of the behavior, Frequency of reinforcement schedules

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Environmental antecedents and consequences

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An RBT forgets to implement a DRO procedure as written. What ethical concern does this raise for the BCBA?

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Lack of supervision

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What is the primary purpose of using a multiple baseline design?

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To evaluate treatment effects across behaviors, settings, or individuals without withdrawing intervention

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Which of the following is an example of a conditioned reinforcer? Escape from loud noise, Receiving food when hungry, Praise after completing a task, Relief from pain

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Praise after completing a task

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Which of the following best describes the role of the RBT in assessment procedures? Options: Interpreting functional analysis data, Designing preference assessments, Assisting in implementing assessments and collecting data under supervision, Writing behavior intervention plans

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Assisting in implementing assessments and collecting data under supervision

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A BCBA uses a token economy in a classroom. What kind of contingency is this?

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Generalized reinforcement system

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Which of the following best ensures treatment integrity when supervising RBTs?
Conducting random session visits without feedback,
Providing indirect feedback through emails,
Modeling procedures, observing sessions, and giving performance-based feedback,
Asking caregivers to oversee the RBT’s work

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Modeling procedures, observing sessions, and giving performance-based feedback