Module 3

According to Cooper et al. 2020, what is the purpose of a preference assessment?

• To determine a learner’s preference for items and activities that may be used as reinforcement in the future

• To evaluate the academic performance of a learner

• To assess the physical health of a learner

• To measure the social skills of a learner

What is a key point to remember about preference assessments, as mentioned in Slide 4?

• A highly preferred item can always be used as reinforcement

• A highly preferred item may not always work as reinforcement

• Preference assessments are only for academic purposes

• Preference assessments are not useful for behavioral interventions

Which of the following is NOT one of the five methods of stimulus preference assessment mentioned in the text?

• Free operant

• Single stimulus

• Paired stimulus

• Double stimulus

What is the main difference between contrived and naturalistic observation in free operant preference assessments?

• Contrived observation is conducted in the learner's natural environment.

• Naturalistic observation is conducted in an unfamiliar environment.

• Contrived observation involves physically placing items in an environment that the learner is likely be interested in

• Naturalistic observation involves placing items the learner will likely be interested in.

In a single stimulus preference assessment, what is the learner presented with?

• Two different items and activities

• One item they may be interested in

• Three or more items and activities

• A list of choices

What does a paired stimulus preference assessment involve?

• Presenting the learner with one item

• Presenting the learner with three or more items

• Presenting the learner with two different items and activities

• Asking the learner to rank their preferences

What is indicated in the assessment's name of multiple stimulus with and without replacement?

• Whether the learner is familiar with the environment

• Whether the presented stimuli are reorganized and represented or not

• Whether the learner is given a list of choices

• Whether the learner is asked open-ended questions

What is the purpose of the first-then board mentioned in the text?

• To provide a list of potential reinforcers

• To ask the learner what they would like to work for before starting a task

• To determine potential reinforcement options

• To conduct a free operant preference assessment

Which of the following is a type of stimulus preference assessment that involves presenting multiple items to the learner to note the reaction and duration of engagement?

• Single stimulus preference assessment

• Paired stimulus preference assessment

• Free operant preference assessment

• Multiple stimulus without replacement

In a single stimulus preference assessment, how many items are presented to the learner at a time?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four