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Question 1

Joe describes himself as being addicted to video games. He is told that if he does not complete his chores, he will lose access to his computer. On Monday, he refuses to complete his chores and he loses access to his computer for 2 days. From Tuesday on, Joe's refusals cease. The change in Joe's behavior is MOST likely to be the result oF.

Aan aversive procedure.

Bnegative punishment.

Ccompliance training.

Dcontingency contracting.

Answer : B

Question 2

A teacher is tracking the performance of both math and spelling assignments for each of her 25 students. For feedback purposes, she wishes to display each student's percent correct for both areas using a line graph. What would be the MOST effective and efficient way to accomplish this?

APrepare a large graph for spelling and a similar one for math and place on the graphs the average data for the entire class in the two content areas.

BPrepare a separate graph for each student and, using a unique symbol for each content area, record the data and connect the similar symbols to create data path lines.

CPrepare a single large graph and display each student's data for the spelling and math areas using unique symbols for each student and for each content area.

DPrepare two graphs for each student, one for spelling and one for math, because there is no appropriate method for reporting these two content areas together on the same graph.

Answer : B

Question 3

Alonzo tries to run out of his classroom without permission and forcefully resists attempts to stop him. Behavioral assessment information leads to two hypotheses regarding Alonzo's behavior. The behavior analyst decides to conduct systematic manipulations to determine functional relationships. The MOST important reason to do this is to

Aconvince Alonzo that running out of the classroom without permission can be dangerous.

Bdetermine why Alonzo tried to run out of the classroom.

Cincrease the likelihood of selecting effective interventions.

Ddetermine whether or not the door to classroom should be locked.

Answer : C

Question 4

Patrick is participating in a toilet training program. For the first several sessions his trainer, Moira, prompted him to go to the toilet and she delivered edibles and praise each time he correctly voided. Eventually, Moira was able to fade prompts as Patrick began to go to the toilet and void independently. Which of the following BEST describes this process?

Aestablishing operation

Bnegative reinforcement

Cshifting from respondent to operant behavior

Dtransfer of stimulus control

Answer : D

Question 5

Steve is a behavior analyst working with staff members who are not implementing programs on a consistent basis. Staff report that the heavy workload interferes with their ability to run the programs consistently. What should Steve do FIRST to address this problem?

AGo to the direct supervisor and request that an incentive system be implemented for all staff.

BBegin to assess the staff's daily routine in order to identify any time conflicts that might exist.

CRevise the daily work schedules and routines, with the assistance of the supervisor, so that potential time conflicts can be avoided.

DImplement additional training for staff that are not able to perform to criterion.

Answer : B

Question 6

Sammy is having a difficult time completing his independent math worksheet on two-digit division. He is frustrated and doesn't understand how to solve the equations.

Sammy raises his hand and asks for "help." The teacher assists Sammy. Sammy's asking for "help" is?

Areceptive language.

Ban intraverbal.

Can autoclitic.

Da mand.

Answer : D

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely an example of reinforcing consequences?

AA company gives an annual bonus to its employees. Employees are happy.

BLaw enforcement officer gives a ticket to a speeder. Driver stops speeding.

CChild loses a sticker each time they talk out in class. Rates of talking out decrease.

DStudent is sent to detention for fighting. Student is found in detention every week.

Answer : D

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