SOLUTIONS
1. If a therapist is implementing an extinction procedure for a child who
frequently tantrums for attention, what might the therapist observe initially
as the child stops receiving attention?
A decrease in tantrums without any prior increase.
A change in the child's behavior to more positive actions.
A complete stop of tantrums immediately.
An increase in tantrums before they decrease.
2. Describe the role of response prompts in behavior modification within the
context of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Response prompts are used to assist individuals in performing a
desired behavior by providing cues or assistance.
Response prompts are used to measure behavior frequency.
Response prompts are irrelevant to behavior modification.
Response prompts are solely for reinforcing behaviors after they
occur.
3. In designing a behavioral assessment for a child with autism, how would you
incorporate the objective of factual and observable descriptions?
By focusing on the child's feelings and thoughts.
By using hypothetical scenarios to predict behavior.
,By using direct observation to record specific behaviors and their
contexts.
, By relying on parental reports of behavior.
4. What does the term 'mass trials' refer to in the context of Applied Behavior
Analysis?
A single SD is presented without any prompts to test independence.
Different SDs are presented randomly to assess generalization.
Multiple responses are encouraged for a single SD.
The same SD is shown repeatedly with prompting if necessary to
obtain a specific response.
5. How does data collection contribute to the effectiveness of behavioral
treatment plans in ABA?
Data collection is primarily used to gather opinions from caregivers
about interventions.
Data collection focuses on subjective experiences rather than
measurable outcomes.
Data collection allows for objective assessment and modification
of treatment plans based on measurable outcomes.
Data collection is only necessary for initial assessments, not ongoing
treatment.
6. What is the term used to describe the process of checking the accuracy of
data during an observation?
observer bias
inter-observer agreement
data triangulation
behavioral assessment
, 7. Describe how negative reinforcement differs from positive reinforcement in
behavior modification.
Negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement are the same
concepts.
Negative reinforcement is only applicable in punishment scenarios.
Positive reinforcement is the removal of a stimulus to decrease
behavior.
Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to
increase behavior, while positive reinforcement involves adding a
pleasant stimulus.
8. Describe the role of functional behavior assessment (FBA) in Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA).
FBA provides reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
FBA is used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans.
FBA identifies the underlying causes of behavior to inform
intervention strategies.
FBA measures the frequency of behaviors to track progress.
9. In a scenario where a child is learning to tie their shoes, how would you
implement forward chaining?
Start with the final step of tying shoes and work backwards to the
first step.
Teach the child to make the first loop until they can do it
independently, then teach the next steps sequentially.
Focus on verbal instructions without any physical practice.