WGU D753 - Behavioral Intervention
Strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
ABC Charting - CORRECT ANSWER a method used to understand behaviors by looking at
three important components: antecedent, behavior, and consequence
Neurodivergent - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER varied educational needs arising from disorders or
other unique learning requirements
Metacognition - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER higher-level cognitive processes that enable goal-
directed behavior, including skills such as planning, organizing, decision-making, and self-control
Behavior disorders - CORRECT ANSWER conditions marked by persistent behaviors that
harm social interactions and violate societal norms
, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER a
neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, symptoms that
can disrupt functioning or development
Anxiety disorder - CORRECT ANSWER a group of mental health conditions that cause
excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CORRECT ANSWER a neurodevelopmental condition that
causes challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors
Conduct disorder - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER a childhood behavioral disorder
that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward authority figures
Internalized behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER emotional or psychological responses turned
inward that affect thoughts and feelings
Neurodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER the idea of respecting people's different brains, valuing
their unique strengths and views
Externalized behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER observable actions or behaviors directed
outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
Inattentive presentation - CORRECT ANSWER ADHD subtype characterized by difficulty
sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
Hyperactive/impulsive presentation - CORRECT ANSWER ADHD subtype marked by
excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
Combined presentation - CORRECT ANSWER ADHD subtype featuring both inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
Strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
ABC Charting - CORRECT ANSWER a method used to understand behaviors by looking at
three important components: antecedent, behavior, and consequence
Neurodivergent - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER varied educational needs arising from disorders or
other unique learning requirements
Metacognition - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER higher-level cognitive processes that enable goal-
directed behavior, including skills such as planning, organizing, decision-making, and self-control
Behavior disorders - CORRECT ANSWER conditions marked by persistent behaviors that
harm social interactions and violate societal norms
, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER a
neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, symptoms that
can disrupt functioning or development
Anxiety disorder - CORRECT ANSWER a group of mental health conditions that cause
excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CORRECT ANSWER a neurodevelopmental condition that
causes challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors
Conduct disorder - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER a childhood behavioral disorder
that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward authority figures
Internalized behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER emotional or psychological responses turned
inward that affect thoughts and feelings
Neurodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER the idea of respecting people's different brains, valuing
their unique strengths and views
Externalized behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER observable actions or behaviors directed
outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
Inattentive presentation - CORRECT ANSWER ADHD subtype characterized by difficulty
sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
Hyperactive/impulsive presentation - CORRECT ANSWER ADHD subtype marked by
excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
Combined presentation - CORRECT ANSWER ADHD subtype featuring both inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
