BCBA Exam Review (MOCK; 1) Latest Update
Philosophic doubt involves the continuous questioning of the truthfulness and
validity of all scientific theory and knowledge. - ANSWER True
An empirical attitude demands objective observations based on a thorough
description and precise quantification of the phenomena of interest. - ANSWER
True
The following quotation is representative of which type of behaviorism:
"...it is a mistake to rule out events that influence our behavior because they are
not accessible to others." - ANSWER Radical behaviorism
The highest level of scientific understanding is: - ANSWER control, showing how
we can influence behavior by presenting or withdrawing variable(s).
This formally began the experimental branch of behavior analysis. - ANSWER
Skinner's publication of The Behavior of Organisms
Reinforcement strengthens responses that differ in topography from the response
reinforced. - ANSWER True
There is a considerable generality across individuals in the events likely to serve as
reinforcers because of our similar histories in a common culture. - ANSWER True
Operant conditioning, which encompasses ___________________ and
______________, refers to the process and selective effects of consequences on
behavior. - ANSWER Reinforcement, punishment
The term for the state or condition of the environment prior to the emission of a
response is technically referred to as: - ANSWER Antecedent stimuli
Applied behavior analysts more often study operant rather than respondent
behavior. - ANSWER True
Selecting age-appropriate behaviors lessens the probability that other people will
set the occasion for and reward adaptive behaviors that could lead to a more
normal life. - ANSWER False
A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other
adaptive, untrained behaviors is a(n) _____________________. - ANSWER Pivotal
,behavior
According to Van Houten (1979) one method for determining socially validated
performance criteria is to select standards based on assessment of competent
individuals. - ANSWER True
An ecological assessment is an essential component in applied behavioral analysis.
- ANSWER False
Another name for anecdotal observation is: - ANSWER - A diary record
- ABC recording
- Anecdotal report
________________ measurement facilitates data collection for inter-observer
agreement and treatment integrity. - ANSWER Permanent product
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n): - ANSWER Dimension
If you are interested in amount of time it takes a student to begin a task after the
teacher has given an instruction you would measure _________________. - ANSWER
Response latency
Event recording can be used with non-discrete behaviors such as humming. -
ANSWER False
An example of a permanent product is: - ANSWER - Written assignment
- Videotape
- Audiotape
The most common convention for reporting inter-observer agreement measures
in applied behavior analysis is: - ANSWER Percent agreement
When observations change the way they employ the definition of behavior over
the course of an investigation it is called: - ANSWER Observer drift
What time intervals should be used with momentary time sampling? - ANSWER
60 seconds or less
What is defined as the use of a series of symbols which are used to record the
presence or absence of classes of behavior: - ANSWER Observation code
Observers must learn a common: - ANSWER - Set of classes of behavior
, - Notation systems
- Set of decision conventions
Behavior analysts typically use _________________ ____________________ to
interpret graphically displayed data. - ANSWER Visual analysis
In general, the more data the better. - ANSWER False
Increasing the distance on the vertical axis decreases the variability of the data
displayed. - ANSWER False
Another name for a histogram is: - ANSWER Bar graph
Logarithmic scales are well suited to display and communicate
______________________ change. - ANSWER Proportional
Which of the following are the advantages of the changing criterion design? -
ANSWER - It does not require a withdrawal phase
- It allows for experimental analysis while gradually improving behavior.
In the multiple baseline design, verification of a predicted level of responding for
one behavior cannot be made. - ANSWER False
The ______________ design can be used to evaluate the effects of treatment on the
gradual improvement of behavior already in the participant's repertoire. -
ANSWER Changing criterion
In which design do intermittent measurements serve as the basis for determining
whether or not behavior change has occurred prior to intervention. - ANSWER
Multiple probe
The length of the baseline phases for the different behaviors in a multiple baseline
design should differ significantly. - ANSWER True
The generality of research findings in applied behavior analysis is assessed,
established, and specified through. - ANSWER Replication
In order to evaluate the internal validity of applied behavior analysis research, all
of the following should be considered except. - ANSWER Conceptual sense
Which of the following is not an advantage of presenting your research data in a
poster session. - ANSWER Audience participation is minimized
With proper experimental design, the experimenter can control all aspects of a
Philosophic doubt involves the continuous questioning of the truthfulness and
validity of all scientific theory and knowledge. - ANSWER True
An empirical attitude demands objective observations based on a thorough
description and precise quantification of the phenomena of interest. - ANSWER
True
The following quotation is representative of which type of behaviorism:
"...it is a mistake to rule out events that influence our behavior because they are
not accessible to others." - ANSWER Radical behaviorism
The highest level of scientific understanding is: - ANSWER control, showing how
we can influence behavior by presenting or withdrawing variable(s).
This formally began the experimental branch of behavior analysis. - ANSWER
Skinner's publication of The Behavior of Organisms
Reinforcement strengthens responses that differ in topography from the response
reinforced. - ANSWER True
There is a considerable generality across individuals in the events likely to serve as
reinforcers because of our similar histories in a common culture. - ANSWER True
Operant conditioning, which encompasses ___________________ and
______________, refers to the process and selective effects of consequences on
behavior. - ANSWER Reinforcement, punishment
The term for the state or condition of the environment prior to the emission of a
response is technically referred to as: - ANSWER Antecedent stimuli
Applied behavior analysts more often study operant rather than respondent
behavior. - ANSWER True
Selecting age-appropriate behaviors lessens the probability that other people will
set the occasion for and reward adaptive behaviors that could lead to a more
normal life. - ANSWER False
A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other
adaptive, untrained behaviors is a(n) _____________________. - ANSWER Pivotal
,behavior
According to Van Houten (1979) one method for determining socially validated
performance criteria is to select standards based on assessment of competent
individuals. - ANSWER True
An ecological assessment is an essential component in applied behavioral analysis.
- ANSWER False
Another name for anecdotal observation is: - ANSWER - A diary record
- ABC recording
- Anecdotal report
________________ measurement facilitates data collection for inter-observer
agreement and treatment integrity. - ANSWER Permanent product
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n): - ANSWER Dimension
If you are interested in amount of time it takes a student to begin a task after the
teacher has given an instruction you would measure _________________. - ANSWER
Response latency
Event recording can be used with non-discrete behaviors such as humming. -
ANSWER False
An example of a permanent product is: - ANSWER - Written assignment
- Videotape
- Audiotape
The most common convention for reporting inter-observer agreement measures
in applied behavior analysis is: - ANSWER Percent agreement
When observations change the way they employ the definition of behavior over
the course of an investigation it is called: - ANSWER Observer drift
What time intervals should be used with momentary time sampling? - ANSWER
60 seconds or less
What is defined as the use of a series of symbols which are used to record the
presence or absence of classes of behavior: - ANSWER Observation code
Observers must learn a common: - ANSWER - Set of classes of behavior
, - Notation systems
- Set of decision conventions
Behavior analysts typically use _________________ ____________________ to
interpret graphically displayed data. - ANSWER Visual analysis
In general, the more data the better. - ANSWER False
Increasing the distance on the vertical axis decreases the variability of the data
displayed. - ANSWER False
Another name for a histogram is: - ANSWER Bar graph
Logarithmic scales are well suited to display and communicate
______________________ change. - ANSWER Proportional
Which of the following are the advantages of the changing criterion design? -
ANSWER - It does not require a withdrawal phase
- It allows for experimental analysis while gradually improving behavior.
In the multiple baseline design, verification of a predicted level of responding for
one behavior cannot be made. - ANSWER False
The ______________ design can be used to evaluate the effects of treatment on the
gradual improvement of behavior already in the participant's repertoire. -
ANSWER Changing criterion
In which design do intermittent measurements serve as the basis for determining
whether or not behavior change has occurred prior to intervention. - ANSWER
Multiple probe
The length of the baseline phases for the different behaviors in a multiple baseline
design should differ significantly. - ANSWER True
The generality of research findings in applied behavior analysis is assessed,
established, and specified through. - ANSWER Replication
In order to evaluate the internal validity of applied behavior analysis research, all
of the following should be considered except. - ANSWER Conceptual sense
Which of the following is not an advantage of presenting your research data in a
poster session. - ANSWER Audience participation is minimized
With proper experimental design, the experimenter can control all aspects of a
