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CORRECT 2024 – 2025
if a behavior analyst watched jimmy for 5 minute periods and recorded if he were humming for any part
of that 5 minutes period, she would be using ANS - partial interval recording
which kind of data should be recorded on a graph for visual analysis? ANS - all data
frequency recording would be appropriate to use for which behavior? ANS - key strokes
if a behavior analyst measured the length of time that it took andrew to respond to someone calling
him, she would be measuring the ANS - latency
an operational definition is used for a behavior so that ANS - two independent observers will agree on
occurrences and non-occurrences of the behavior
when labeling the vertical or y-axis you should indicate the specific measurement of behavior ANS -
true
outcome recording could be used for which behavior? ANS - writing an essay
indirect assessment consists of ANS - interviews, rating scales, questions, surveys, etc.
what is the first step in creating a behavioral treatment? ANS - define the behavior and select a
measurement technique
find the best definition for hitting ANS - forceful contact between the learner's hand and another
person
a behavior intervention plan is ANS - a guide for parents, teachers and other professionals on how to
decrease inappropriate behavior and/or behaviors
,kyle walked into his clasroom. the teacher told him to get his math book. kyle fell to the floor. the
teacher went to tell the principal about his behavior instead of doing the math lesson. what was the
antecedent to falling on the floor ANS - being told to get his math book
what is an antecedent? ANS - an event that sets the stage for the behavior and occurs in close
proximity to the behavior
topography is the same as ANS - form; what the behavior looks like
before you can make a hypothesis about the function(s) of the target behavior, you must do all of the
following except ANS - tell the parents to skip medication for a day so you can rule out medication
effects
in a real observation, it is important to do which of the following? ANS - record several instances of the
behavior in several settings
which of the following could be a Motivating Operation? ANS - Tommy hasn't eaten today and is very
hungry
what situation might warrant a functional assessment of problem behavior and a behavior intervention
plan? ANS - candace throws items at her peers during class. this happens several times/hour
which of the following is not socially mediated? ANS - automatic reinforcement
the function of a behavior ANS - can change based on setting and people present
an important ethical question to ask yourself when setting up a behavior change program is ANS - how
will this benefit the individual?
which of the following behaviors is observable and allows for data collection? ANS - hitting with open
hand
,what are the 4 functions of behavior? ANS - access to tangibles, to gain attention, escape, automatic
behavioral definitions must be both ANS - observable and measurable
to maintain organization, what choices should you give yourself for every piece of paper you receive or
generate? ANS - throw it away, route it to someone else, act on it now or file it and put it on your
master to-do list
what is not appropriate to document in a communication log book? ANS - comments critical of others
what are two of the highest priorities in record keeping when providing services to people with
disabilities? ANS - the person's preferences, and communication between coworkers
what are the five rules of incident report writing? ANS - write for an audience, account for everyone
and everything, be clear and chronological, be timely and complete, consider the attachments
what are three things that work together to ensure the person is living a life that reflects their needs and
desires? ANS - the service plan, your support of the person based on this plan and the documentation
of your support
maintaining accurate documentation while dependably providing excellent services requires what from
you? ANS - good judgement to strike a balance
what are two things you need to maintain if you assist a person with banking and bill paying? ANS - a
transaction record and a reconciliation of the transaction
complete this sentence; Documentation and record keeping are important to ensure ANS -
accountability, coordination of care between yourself and other supports and to guide the improvement
of services
what are two reasons that documentation is beneficial? ANS - more complete communication in
emergencies, and more accurate assessments, will improve services to the person
, good record keeping assures that the team is not making decisions based on random impressions but on
what? ANS - valid information
what is the purpose of writing and reviewing accurate and complete incident reports? ANS - to prevent
recurrences of that incident
your documentation, when reviewed, will help to assure ANS - the person is receiving comprehensive
services
what is purpose of the communication log? ANS - to inform other supporters of daily events they need
to know in order to provide a continuity of quality care
what are two things you can do to organize and prepare for each day ahead of time? ANS - use a to-do
list and keep a calendar to review what is up ahead
high quality documentation is important because it can result in which of these outcomes? ANS - a full
and safe life for the person served
in addition to having knowledge of the service plan what are your responsibilities related to it? ANS - to
provide and document the services you give to the person as outlined in the plan
what can your documentation related to a person's health screenings help to ensure? ANS - that they
are receiving the health screenings that are recommended for their sex, age, and medical conditions
when you document you should attempt to document only ANS - what was observed, not
interpretations of what was observed
what is one thing you can do while you are working to remember details or events you will document
later? ANS - carry a note pad around when working to jot down notes to transcribe later
what is one thing you can do to maximize accuracy of what you document when assessing a person?
ANS - document immediately after an observation
CORRECT 2024 – 2025
if a behavior analyst watched jimmy for 5 minute periods and recorded if he were humming for any part
of that 5 minutes period, she would be using ANS - partial interval recording
which kind of data should be recorded on a graph for visual analysis? ANS - all data
frequency recording would be appropriate to use for which behavior? ANS - key strokes
if a behavior analyst measured the length of time that it took andrew to respond to someone calling
him, she would be measuring the ANS - latency
an operational definition is used for a behavior so that ANS - two independent observers will agree on
occurrences and non-occurrences of the behavior
when labeling the vertical or y-axis you should indicate the specific measurement of behavior ANS -
true
outcome recording could be used for which behavior? ANS - writing an essay
indirect assessment consists of ANS - interviews, rating scales, questions, surveys, etc.
what is the first step in creating a behavioral treatment? ANS - define the behavior and select a
measurement technique
find the best definition for hitting ANS - forceful contact between the learner's hand and another
person
a behavior intervention plan is ANS - a guide for parents, teachers and other professionals on how to
decrease inappropriate behavior and/or behaviors
,kyle walked into his clasroom. the teacher told him to get his math book. kyle fell to the floor. the
teacher went to tell the principal about his behavior instead of doing the math lesson. what was the
antecedent to falling on the floor ANS - being told to get his math book
what is an antecedent? ANS - an event that sets the stage for the behavior and occurs in close
proximity to the behavior
topography is the same as ANS - form; what the behavior looks like
before you can make a hypothesis about the function(s) of the target behavior, you must do all of the
following except ANS - tell the parents to skip medication for a day so you can rule out medication
effects
in a real observation, it is important to do which of the following? ANS - record several instances of the
behavior in several settings
which of the following could be a Motivating Operation? ANS - Tommy hasn't eaten today and is very
hungry
what situation might warrant a functional assessment of problem behavior and a behavior intervention
plan? ANS - candace throws items at her peers during class. this happens several times/hour
which of the following is not socially mediated? ANS - automatic reinforcement
the function of a behavior ANS - can change based on setting and people present
an important ethical question to ask yourself when setting up a behavior change program is ANS - how
will this benefit the individual?
which of the following behaviors is observable and allows for data collection? ANS - hitting with open
hand
,what are the 4 functions of behavior? ANS - access to tangibles, to gain attention, escape, automatic
behavioral definitions must be both ANS - observable and measurable
to maintain organization, what choices should you give yourself for every piece of paper you receive or
generate? ANS - throw it away, route it to someone else, act on it now or file it and put it on your
master to-do list
what is not appropriate to document in a communication log book? ANS - comments critical of others
what are two of the highest priorities in record keeping when providing services to people with
disabilities? ANS - the person's preferences, and communication between coworkers
what are the five rules of incident report writing? ANS - write for an audience, account for everyone
and everything, be clear and chronological, be timely and complete, consider the attachments
what are three things that work together to ensure the person is living a life that reflects their needs and
desires? ANS - the service plan, your support of the person based on this plan and the documentation
of your support
maintaining accurate documentation while dependably providing excellent services requires what from
you? ANS - good judgement to strike a balance
what are two things you need to maintain if you assist a person with banking and bill paying? ANS - a
transaction record and a reconciliation of the transaction
complete this sentence; Documentation and record keeping are important to ensure ANS -
accountability, coordination of care between yourself and other supports and to guide the improvement
of services
what are two reasons that documentation is beneficial? ANS - more complete communication in
emergencies, and more accurate assessments, will improve services to the person
, good record keeping assures that the team is not making decisions based on random impressions but on
what? ANS - valid information
what is the purpose of writing and reviewing accurate and complete incident reports? ANS - to prevent
recurrences of that incident
your documentation, when reviewed, will help to assure ANS - the person is receiving comprehensive
services
what is purpose of the communication log? ANS - to inform other supporters of daily events they need
to know in order to provide a continuity of quality care
what are two things you can do to organize and prepare for each day ahead of time? ANS - use a to-do
list and keep a calendar to review what is up ahead
high quality documentation is important because it can result in which of these outcomes? ANS - a full
and safe life for the person served
in addition to having knowledge of the service plan what are your responsibilities related to it? ANS - to
provide and document the services you give to the person as outlined in the plan
what can your documentation related to a person's health screenings help to ensure? ANS - that they
are receiving the health screenings that are recommended for their sex, age, and medical conditions
when you document you should attempt to document only ANS - what was observed, not
interpretations of what was observed
what is one thing you can do while you are working to remember details or events you will document
later? ANS - carry a note pad around when working to jot down notes to transcribe later
what is one thing you can do to maximize accuracy of what you document when assessing a person?
ANS - document immediately after an observation
