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Question 1

As part of evaluating procedural integrity on a school based program, it is important for the behavior analyst to assess the quality of data collected by a teacher.

The BEST method is for the behavior analyst to?

Atake data on student performance simultaneously with the teacher.

Bcompare student's self-graphed data to data collected by the teacher.

Ccompare data collected at the same time by the teacher and another teacher.

Dcompare her/his observation of a student's performance with data collected by the teacher from an earlier training session with the student.

Answer : A

Question 2

Which statement is an example of "philosophic doubt"?

AAttention is the most powerful reinforcer for most clients so it will probably work with Freddie.

BI have many reservations about using the principles of behavior in designing treatment programs.

CI really do not think that food functions as a reinforcer for Linda since she often misses meals.

DPast research has shown that verbal behavior training is effective but this could change when new research is conducted.

Answer : D

Question 3

Jamie and Morgan have similar behavior challenges and similar daily schedules. A behavior analyst has spent extensive time and effort on developing and implementing Morgan's plan, which is proving to be very successful. How should the behavior analyst proceed with developing a treatment plan for Jamie?

ABecause the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.

BComplete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.

CUse the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.

DDo a separate functional analysis, but the same behavior supports can be applied to both students.

Answer : B

Question 4

When given by a thirsty person in response to the question, "What do you want to drink?" the spoken word "water" is functioning as a (n):

Aintraverbal.

Bmand.

Ccodic.

Dtact.

Answer : B

Question 5

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?

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

BPrevent the behavior by physically blocking each response.

CStop providing or removing things following the behavior and allow it to undergo extinction.

DUse 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 6

A behavior analyst responsible for the evaluation of a behavior change program has been unable to get others to collect data on the targeted behaviors. The others involved, including other service providers, are relying on personal anecdotes and questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The primary consumer reports satisfaction with the results so far. To evaluate the program, the behavior analyst should:

Acheck the reliability from the questionnaire's information.

Bconduct formal interviews to supplement the available information.

Cobtain data on the targeted behaviors.

Duse available information only.

Answer : C

Question 7

A behavior analyst has taught a student to look at the teacher when the teacher is speaking. Later, the student is observed looking at a classmate when the classmate is speaking. The student looking at the classmate is a result oF.

Adiscrimination training.

Bresponse maintenance.

Cstimulus generalization.

Dresponse generalization.

Answer : C

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