EDF 6226 Modules 1-6 Questions and Answers

Sally is observing a new client, Michael. Every time she comes in the room, he puts his head down. She is possible experiencing an effect known as: - Answer- reactivity Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's teachers, asking them about particular behaviors. What assessment method is she using? - Answer- indirect assessment Sally is observing a new client, Michael. Every time she comes in the room, he puts his head down. She is possible experiencing an effect known as: - Answer- reactivity Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's teachers, asking them about particular behaviors. What assessment method is she using? - Answer- indirect assessment When considering a target behavior, Fernando is careful to select one that will expose the individual to new environments, including the reinforcers and punishers that go along with it. What is the best name for this? - Answer- behavior cusp Sam was excited to show his supervisor an idea for a behavior plan. His target behavior was "lose weight". What response should the BCBA provide? - Answer- Weight loss is a direct effect of other behaviors and not appropriate as a "target behavior" Anjali, a BCBA, was in an IEP meeting for a new student in the school. One of the attendees indicated that they conducted interviews with previous teachers and they all said the boy exhibited the target behavior when he wanted was attention. The attendee suggested the group move forward with goals related to attention seeking. How should Anjali respond? - Answer- Suggest direct observation first Suggest baseline data collection Suggest a functional behavior assessment All of the above are appropriate. Michelle wants to create a visual display that will compare the same behavior of two or more participants. Her best option would be: - Answer- line graph Dominique wants to create a visual display that will display discrete sets of data that are not related to one another. Her best option would be: - Answer- bar graph Miguel wants to create a standardized visual display that will demonstrate frequency over time. His best option would be: - Answer- standard celeration chart