ABAT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ In Applied Behavior Analysis, generality refers to:
a.interventions that work for only one behavior.
b.interventions that are only effective in classrooms.
c.interventions that are effective now but not later.
d.interventions that can be used over a wide variety of behaviors.
Answer: d.interventions that can be used over a wide variety of
behaviors.
◉ Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of Autism
Spectrum Disorder?
a.It's a neurological, lifelong, developmental disorder
b.It impacts functioning across contexts from a young age
c.It's characterized by social deficits and behavioral excesses
d.It's classified as a genetic disorder Answer: d.It's classified as a
genetic disorder
◉ In Applied Behavior Analysis, we focus on:
a.Objective measures of behavior
b.Self-reported thoughts
c.Feelings or emotions
,d.Subjective reports of behavior Answer: a.Objective measures of
behavior
◉ Who developed the Pictured Exchange Communication System
(PECS)?
a.Dr. Ivar Lovaas
b.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
c.Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
d.Eric Schopler Answer: b.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
◉ According to Rogers and Vismara (2008), Applied Behavior
Analysis meets which of the following criteria as a treatment for
ASD?
a.Established
b.Well-established
c.Possibly effective
d.Not effective Answer: b.Well-established
◉ Behavior Analysis differs from Behavior Modification because it:
a.Frequently uses aversive consequences.
b.Did not mitigate undesired effects of reinforcement.
c.Attempts to change behavior without punishment.
,d.Focuses on the form of the behavior. Answer: c.Attempts to change
behavior without punishment.
◉ All of the following scientists were early contributors to Behavior
Science except:
a.Watson
b.Skinner
c.Pavlov
d.Freud Answer: d.Freud
◉ Who defined the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis?
Question a.Skinner
b.Watson
c.Pavlov
d.Baer, Wolf, & Risley Answer: d.Baer, Wolf, & Risley
◉ Who published an overview of Pivotal Response Treatment
(PRT)?
a.Eric Schopler
b.Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
c.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
d.Dr. Ivar Lovaas Answer: b. Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern
Koegel
, ◉ Which of the following is NOT a branch of Behavior Analysis:
a.Clinical Behavior Analysis
b.Behaviorism
c.Experimental Behavior Analysis
d.Applied Behavior Analysis Answer: a.
Clinical Behavior Analysis
◉ Applied Behavior Analysis is different than Experimental
Behavior Analysis because it focuses on:
a.Behaviors scientists want to study.
b.Behaviors like bar pressing.
c.Behaviors studied in labs.
d.Socially-significant behaviors. Answer: d.Socially-significant
behaviors.
◉ Who created TEACCH for Classrooms?
a.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
b.Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
c.Dr. Ivar Lovaas
d.Eric Schopler Answer: d.Eric Schopler
◉ In Applied Behavior Analysis, generality refers to:
a.interventions that work for only one behavior.
b.interventions that are only effective in classrooms.
c.interventions that are effective now but not later.
d.interventions that can be used over a wide variety of behaviors.
Answer: d.interventions that can be used over a wide variety of
behaviors.
◉ Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of Autism
Spectrum Disorder?
a.It's a neurological, lifelong, developmental disorder
b.It impacts functioning across contexts from a young age
c.It's characterized by social deficits and behavioral excesses
d.It's classified as a genetic disorder Answer: d.It's classified as a
genetic disorder
◉ In Applied Behavior Analysis, we focus on:
a.Objective measures of behavior
b.Self-reported thoughts
c.Feelings or emotions
,d.Subjective reports of behavior Answer: a.Objective measures of
behavior
◉ Who developed the Pictured Exchange Communication System
(PECS)?
a.Dr. Ivar Lovaas
b.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
c.Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
d.Eric Schopler Answer: b.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
◉ According to Rogers and Vismara (2008), Applied Behavior
Analysis meets which of the following criteria as a treatment for
ASD?
a.Established
b.Well-established
c.Possibly effective
d.Not effective Answer: b.Well-established
◉ Behavior Analysis differs from Behavior Modification because it:
a.Frequently uses aversive consequences.
b.Did not mitigate undesired effects of reinforcement.
c.Attempts to change behavior without punishment.
,d.Focuses on the form of the behavior. Answer: c.Attempts to change
behavior without punishment.
◉ All of the following scientists were early contributors to Behavior
Science except:
a.Watson
b.Skinner
c.Pavlov
d.Freud Answer: d.Freud
◉ Who defined the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis?
Question a.Skinner
b.Watson
c.Pavlov
d.Baer, Wolf, & Risley Answer: d.Baer, Wolf, & Risley
◉ Who published an overview of Pivotal Response Treatment
(PRT)?
a.Eric Schopler
b.Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
c.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
d.Dr. Ivar Lovaas Answer: b. Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern
Koegel
, ◉ Which of the following is NOT a branch of Behavior Analysis:
a.Clinical Behavior Analysis
b.Behaviorism
c.Experimental Behavior Analysis
d.Applied Behavior Analysis Answer: a.
Clinical Behavior Analysis
◉ Applied Behavior Analysis is different than Experimental
Behavior Analysis because it focuses on:
a.Behaviors scientists want to study.
b.Behaviors like bar pressing.
c.Behaviors studied in labs.
d.Socially-significant behaviors. Answer: d.Socially-significant
behaviors.
◉ Who created TEACCH for Classrooms?
a.Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
b.Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
c.Dr. Ivar Lovaas
d.Eric Schopler Answer: d.Eric Schopler
