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EDF 6226 MODULES 1-6 EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
Emilia was working with a family that was having a difficult time
understanding Applied Behavior Analysis. They indicated that their
daughter's maladaptive behaviors came "out of nowhere" and that there was
"no logic" behind them. Emilia had to explain to them that the science of ABA
relies on the assumption that the world is a lawful place and that behaviors
are not random. Emilia is describing - ANSWER-Determinism
Zoe examined her assessment data. The data were undifferentiated, despite
her confidence that the function of behavior was to receive tangible (i.e.,
chocolate). Upon investigation, she discovered her learner had free access
to chocolate the hour before each of her assessment periods. This
unplanned for variable is known as: - ANSWER-Extraneous variable
Morgan was concerned about his new learner - he would doodle during math
assessments and his grade was going down. He took baseline for 2 days,
but there was no real pattern, so he immediately started the intervention.
What should have Morgan done differently? - ANSWER-Waited until a
steady state of responding
4. Sally examined her intervention data. She wanted her learner to increase
the number of words read per minute. According to the SCC, there was a
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x1.4 celeration. When her supervisor (not a behavior analyst) asked how the
learner was progressing, she responded: - ANSWER-The learner is
demonstrating acceleration which you can see by the ascending line
Which of the following is a good experimental question in the science of
behavior analysis? - ANSWER-Which method of instruction- precision
teaching or lecture- will help Tommy score higher on exams?
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
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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 Cusps
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?
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- ANSWER-Weight loss is a direct effect of other behaviors and not age
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-
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-SCC
Why do we conduct assessments? - ANSWER-If and what behavior analytic
services are needed
To ensure the behavior is socially significant
EDF 6226 MODULES 1-6 EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
Emilia was working with a family that was having a difficult time
understanding Applied Behavior Analysis. They indicated that their
daughter's maladaptive behaviors came "out of nowhere" and that there was
"no logic" behind them. Emilia had to explain to them that the science of ABA
relies on the assumption that the world is a lawful place and that behaviors
are not random. Emilia is describing - ANSWER-Determinism
Zoe examined her assessment data. The data were undifferentiated, despite
her confidence that the function of behavior was to receive tangible (i.e.,
chocolate). Upon investigation, she discovered her learner had free access
to chocolate the hour before each of her assessment periods. This
unplanned for variable is known as: - ANSWER-Extraneous variable
Morgan was concerned about his new learner - he would doodle during math
assessments and his grade was going down. He took baseline for 2 days,
but there was no real pattern, so he immediately started the intervention.
What should have Morgan done differently? - ANSWER-Waited until a
steady state of responding
4. Sally examined her intervention data. She wanted her learner to increase
the number of words read per minute. According to the SCC, there was a
,2|Page
x1.4 celeration. When her supervisor (not a behavior analyst) asked how the
learner was progressing, she responded: - ANSWER-The learner is
demonstrating acceleration which you can see by the ascending line
Which of the following is a good experimental question in the science of
behavior analysis? - ANSWER-Which method of instruction- precision
teaching or lecture- will help Tommy score higher on exams?
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 Cusps
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?
, 3|Page
- ANSWER-Weight loss is a direct effect of other behaviors and not age
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-
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-SCC
Why do we conduct assessments? - ANSWER-If and what behavior analytic
services are needed
To ensure the behavior is socially significant
