Question 1

Which characteristic of the response measure shown in this graph changed from baseline during the intervention phase?

Options :

A : level

B : trend

C : rate

D : variability

Answer: D

Question 2

A behavioral assessment indicates that the problem behavior of a young woman is maintained by others bringing things to her or taking things away following occurrence of the behavior. Since the behavior results in physical injury, the decision to decrease its occurrence has been made. Which is the BEST general approach?

Options :

A : Determine a potential punisher and deliver it following every occurrence of the behavior, but do not provide or remove other things following the occurrence.

B : Prevent the behavior by physically blocking each response.

C : Stop providing or removing things following the behavior and allow it to undergo extinction

D : Use protective equipment that prevents injury and establish a replacement behavior that results in things being provided to or removed from the woman.

Answer: D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of applied behavior analysis?

Options :

A : Effective

B : Technological

C : Applied

D : Empirical

Answer: D

Question 4

Speed, magnitude, durability and generality of effect are some of the MOST important

Options :

A : dimensions of behavior that lend themselves to quantification more readily than others.

B : variables that are overlooked by other social sciences in solving problems.

C : variables to consider when selecting reinforcers and punishers

D : components of treatment packages used in treating the most severe behavior problems.

Answer: C

Question 5

In order to evoke a mand for "cookie," the behavior analyst should.

Options :

A : give the child a cookie.

B : deprive the child of cookies.

C : show the child a picture of a cookie

D : say "cookie" and praise repeating the word.

Answer: B

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