WGU D753 - BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION
STRATEGIES AND APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
QUIZ AND ANSWERS LATEST 2026
ABC Charting - ANSWER-a method used to understand behaviors by looking at
three important components: antecedent, behavior, and consequence
neurodivergent - ANSWER-refers to individuals who have neurological differences
that affect how they process information and interact with their environment,
including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions
exceptionalities - ANSWER-varied educational needs arising from disorders or
other unique learning requirements
metacognition - ANSWER-refers to the ability to think about and reflect on one's
own thinking processes and involves awareness and control of one's cognitive
processes, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating
working memory - ANSWER-refers to the cognitive system responsible for
temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for complex cognitive
tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning
,emotional regulation - ANSWER-the ability to manage and control your feelings in
a healthy way, meaning being able to handle your emotions, like anger, sadness, or
excitement, so they don't take over your actions or make things harder for you. It
involves understanding what you're feeling, why you're feeling that way, and
finding ways to deal with those feelings that help you stay calm and make good
decisions
executive functions - ANSWER-higher-level cognitive processes that enable goal-
directed behavior, including skills such as planning, organizing, decision-making,
and self-control
behavior disorders - ANSWER-conditions marked by persistent behaviors that
harm social interactions and violate societal norms
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - ANSWER-a neurodevelopmental
disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, symptoms that can
disrupt functioning or development
anxiety disorder - ANSWER-a group of mental health conditions that cause
excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - ANSWER-a neurodevelopmental condition that
causes challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors
conduct disorder - ANSWER-a behavioral and emotional disorder in children and
teens that is marked by a pattern of violating societal norms and the rights of others
, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) - ANSWER-a childhood behavioral disorder
that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward authority figures
internalized behaviors - ANSWER-emotional or psychological responses turned
inward that affect thoughts and feelings
neurodiversity - ANSWER-the idea of respecting people's different brains, valuing
their unique strengths and views
externalized behaviors - ANSWER-observable actions or behaviors directed
outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
inattentive presentation - ANSWER-ADHD subtype characterized by difficulty
sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
hyperactive/impulsive presentation - ANSWER-ADHD subtype marked by
excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
combined presentation - ANSWER-ADHD subtype featuring both inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - ANSWER-an anxiety disorder that involves
excessive, uncontrollable worry, and increased physiological arousal
What does IDEA define as emotional and behavioral disorders? - ANSWER-A
condition exhibiting one or more characteristics that adversely affects a child's
educational performance.
STRATEGIES AND APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
QUIZ AND ANSWERS LATEST 2026
ABC Charting - ANSWER-a method used to understand behaviors by looking at
three important components: antecedent, behavior, and consequence
neurodivergent - ANSWER-refers to individuals who have neurological differences
that affect how they process information and interact with their environment,
including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions
exceptionalities - ANSWER-varied educational needs arising from disorders or
other unique learning requirements
metacognition - ANSWER-refers to the ability to think about and reflect on one's
own thinking processes and involves awareness and control of one's cognitive
processes, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating
working memory - ANSWER-refers to the cognitive system responsible for
temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for complex cognitive
tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning
,emotional regulation - ANSWER-the ability to manage and control your feelings in
a healthy way, meaning being able to handle your emotions, like anger, sadness, or
excitement, so they don't take over your actions or make things harder for you. It
involves understanding what you're feeling, why you're feeling that way, and
finding ways to deal with those feelings that help you stay calm and make good
decisions
executive functions - ANSWER-higher-level cognitive processes that enable goal-
directed behavior, including skills such as planning, organizing, decision-making,
and self-control
behavior disorders - ANSWER-conditions marked by persistent behaviors that
harm social interactions and violate societal norms
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - ANSWER-a neurodevelopmental
disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, symptoms that can
disrupt functioning or development
anxiety disorder - ANSWER-a group of mental health conditions that cause
excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - ANSWER-a neurodevelopmental condition that
causes challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors
conduct disorder - ANSWER-a behavioral and emotional disorder in children and
teens that is marked by a pattern of violating societal norms and the rights of others
, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) - ANSWER-a childhood behavioral disorder
that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward authority figures
internalized behaviors - ANSWER-emotional or psychological responses turned
inward that affect thoughts and feelings
neurodiversity - ANSWER-the idea of respecting people's different brains, valuing
their unique strengths and views
externalized behaviors - ANSWER-observable actions or behaviors directed
outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
inattentive presentation - ANSWER-ADHD subtype characterized by difficulty
sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
hyperactive/impulsive presentation - ANSWER-ADHD subtype marked by
excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
combined presentation - ANSWER-ADHD subtype featuring both inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - ANSWER-an anxiety disorder that involves
excessive, uncontrollable worry, and increased physiological arousal
What does IDEA define as emotional and behavioral disorders? - ANSWER-A
condition exhibiting one or more characteristics that adversely affects a child's
educational performance.
