EDF 6221 FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED
1. Which of the following is an example of a strong operational definition?: Raises
hand above shoulder level and waits to be called on
2. Which characteristic is NOT required for a good operational definition?: Subjec-
tive
3. Why are preference assessments important in ABA?: They identify potential reinforcers to
strengthen learning
4. Which of the following is a type of preference assessment?: Multiple stimulus with
replacement
5. What is the main purpose of a baseline assessment?: To measure current ability before
instruction
6. Which assessment is focused primarily on verbal behavior and
language skills?: VB-MAPP
7. What is the main difference between functional assessment and functional
analysis?: Functional assessment identifies function indirectly; functional analysis tests function experimentally
8. In a functional analysis, which condition tests for automatic reinforcement?-
: Alone
9. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a written
skill acquisition plan?: Consequence modifications for problem behavior
10. What is the main focus of skill acquisition in ABA?: Teaching and maintaining new skills
that increase independence
11. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?: Giving a sticker
after completing a worksheet
12. What differentiates a conditioned reinforcer from an unconditioned rein-
forcer?: Conditioned reinforcers are learned; unconditioned reinforcers are naturally reinforcing
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, 13. Which of the following describes a discriminative stimulus (SD)?: A signal
that reinforcement is available for a behavior
14. Simultaneous discrimination training differs from successive discrimination
training because:: Stimuli are presented one at a time vs. all at once
15. An extrastimulus prompt involves:: Adding a new stimulus to help elicit the correct response
16. Which of the following is a function of behavior?: All of the above
17. A behavior that occurs to gain access to a preferred toy is an example
of which function?: Tangible
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ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED
1. Which of the following is an example of a strong operational definition?: Raises
hand above shoulder level and waits to be called on
2. Which characteristic is NOT required for a good operational definition?: Subjec-
tive
3. Why are preference assessments important in ABA?: They identify potential reinforcers to
strengthen learning
4. Which of the following is a type of preference assessment?: Multiple stimulus with
replacement
5. What is the main purpose of a baseline assessment?: To measure current ability before
instruction
6. Which assessment is focused primarily on verbal behavior and
language skills?: VB-MAPP
7. What is the main difference between functional assessment and functional
analysis?: Functional assessment identifies function indirectly; functional analysis tests function experimentally
8. In a functional analysis, which condition tests for automatic reinforcement?-
: Alone
9. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a written
skill acquisition plan?: Consequence modifications for problem behavior
10. What is the main focus of skill acquisition in ABA?: Teaching and maintaining new skills
that increase independence
11. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?: Giving a sticker
after completing a worksheet
12. What differentiates a conditioned reinforcer from an unconditioned rein-
forcer?: Conditioned reinforcers are learned; unconditioned reinforcers are naturally reinforcing
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, 13. Which of the following describes a discriminative stimulus (SD)?: A signal
that reinforcement is available for a behavior
14. Simultaneous discrimination training differs from successive discrimination
training because:: Stimuli are presented one at a time vs. all at once
15. An extrastimulus prompt involves:: Adding a new stimulus to help elicit the correct response
16. Which of the following is a function of behavior?: All of the above
17. A behavior that occurs to gain access to a preferred toy is an example
of which function?: Tangible
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