ABA Midterm Review - 50 Questions

Front

Which of the following is the best target behavior to select when a teacher wants a student to 'improve social skills'? Greet peers with 'hello', Be nice, Interact more, Show appropriate skills

Back

Greet peers with 'hello'

Front

A well-defined behavior is characterized by being: Observable, repeatable, vague; Clear, observable, measurable; Subjective, measurable, brief; Ambiguous, objective, individualized.

Back

Clear, observable, measurable

Front

Which of the following target behaviors is LEAST appropriate to decrease due to lack of social significance?
Verbal aggression, Self-Injury, Chewing gum in class, Peer aggression

Back

Chewing gum in class

Front

Describing 'disruption' as 'engages in yelling loud enough to disrupt teaching, banging fists on desk, or leaving seat without permission' is an example of:

Back

Behavioral Definition

Front

Which of the following would you most likely measure with frequency recording? Repetitive vocalizations, Tantrum, Hand-raising, Written responses

Back

Hand-raising

Front

Which of the following objectives includes all necessary components (condition, behavior, criterion)?
Addy will accurately complete 18/20 math problems across 3 consecutive opportunities
Addy will improve reading fluency
Addy will demonstrate participation
Addy will decrease disruptive behavior

Back

Addy will accurately complete 18/20 math problems across 3 consecutive opportunities

Front

What is missing in the statement: 'During whole group instruction, Lucy will remain in her seat.'?

Back

Criterion

Front

Which of the following best reflects a criterion for mastery? 4/5 correct for 3 sessions, Accurate completion, Works independently, Shows effort

Back

4/5 correct for 3 sessions

Front

Why is it important to write objectives with measurable criteria?

Back

Consistent evaluation

Front

Which of the following objectives is LEAST aligned with ABA principles?
- Decrease out-of-seat
- Complete in 8 minutes
- Develop positive attitude
- Raise hand 80%

Back

Develop positive attitude