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Question 1

Alternative appropriate behaviors that serve the same function for an individual:

AAlways involve skills the individual already possesses

BProduces the same reinforcer for the individual

CHave the same topography as the problem behavior

DAlways requires the same amount of response effort as the problem behavior

Answer : B

Question 2

The use of a withdrawal design is LEAST appropriate when:

Aevaluating an intervention for severe problem behavior.

Bevaluating the effects of an intervention for behavior that has multiple functions.

Cextraneous variables cannot be controlled.

Dmultiple participants are being evaluated.

Answer : A

Question 3

The specific, or technical, name for the type of procedure used in the above question is:

ARestitution

BStimulus shaping

COver-correction

DCorporal punishment

Answer : C

Question 4

Requiring a student who disrupts the class by throwing papers and tipping over chairs to clean the mess up and then clean the rest of the room by sweeping and cleaning desktops is a(n) __________________ procedure.

ANegative reinforcement

BNegative punishment

CPositive punishment

DExtinction

Answer : C

Question 5

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

Adimensions of behavior that lend themselves to quantification more readily than others.

Bvariables that are overlooked by other social sciences in solving problems.

Cvariables to consider when selecting reinforcers and punishers.

Dcomponents of treatment packages used in treating the most severe behavior problems.

Answer : C

Question 6

When shopping with her dad, Sally knocks items off the shelf, especially canned goods. The cans make a loud noise when they hit the floor. Her dad decides to teach her an alternative behavior.

What alternative behavior is the BEST choice to teach?

ASally pushes the shopping cart with both hands.

BSally drops items into the cart when her dad gives them to her.

CSally keeps her hands in her pockets while in the store.

DSally holds dad's hand while shopping and gets to let go when quiet.

Answer : B

Question 7

Mr. Winston has developed a reward system in his classroom where only those students who have submitted homework for 5 out of 5 days in the week receive a reward from the "treasure box." This is an example of a (n):

Aco-dependent group contingency.

Bdependent group contingency.

Cindependent group contingency.

Dinterdependent group contingency.

Answer : C

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