Question 1

Responses that are likely to allow access to new reinforcers or environments, produce generative behavior, and compete with inappropriate responses are calleD.

Options :

A : behavioral cusps.

B : component behaviors.

C : prerequisite behaviors.

D : normalized behaviors.

Answer: A

Question 2

In order to obtain the GREATEST increase in the value of an identified reinforcer after satiation has occurred, the behavior analyst shoulD.

Options :

A : deliver the reinforcer non-contingently.

B : reduce the magnitude of the reinforcer.

C : thin the schedule of reinforcement.

D : temporarily remove the reinforcer.

Answer: D

Question 3

Fred does not follow some of the directives imposed by the direct care staff. A behavior analyst has been asked to put a program in place that will get Fred to comply with all directives. The behavior analyst should FIRST

Options :

A : differentiate between compliance rates across different directives.

B : request that staff provide a ratio of compliant behaviors to noncompliant ones.

C : determine a list of potential reinforcers for the behavior program.

D : consider the ethical implications of training Fred to comply with all directives.

Answer: D

Question 4

The response rate for this cumulative record would BEST be described as:

Options :

A : a steady state.

B : increasing trend.

C : decreasing trend.

D : This graph is not a cumulative record.

Answer: D

Question 5

When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome criteria should be

Options :

A : applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.

B : developed prior to the identified intervention.

C : initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.

D : measured independent of practice effects or reactivity.

Answer: B

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