CARD ABA Training Test (all 100% correct answers)

What is behavioral analysis? correct answers The science of behavior based upon the principles of learning and motivation studied extensively by psychologist, B.F. Skinner. Why do we want to understand behavior? correct answers Some behaviors that we do are good behaviors, and other things that we do are not as good. As we grow, we learn how to express behaviors in new, more effective ways. If we can understand how people learn behavior, and what influences learning, we can help people to learn positive behaviors that will help them, and we can prevent people from learning behaviors that are harmful or problematic. Understanding behavior allows us to CHANGE behavior. What are assumptions of behavior analysis? correct answers Behavior follows predictable laws: ABA applies the principles of learning and motivation to produce new behaviors. Behavior can be understood by studying how it interacts with the environment: Environment is defined as the collection of physical items and behavioral events that a person experiences at a certain time. Importance of scientific experimentation, free from bias and opinion: Direct observation allows us to measure actual behavior and gather evidence regarding what is happening. All behavior should be observable and measurable: Describe and identify observable behaviors. What is ABA? correct answers ABA= applied behavior analysis The application of the "Principles of Behavior" to issues that are socially important, in order to produce practical change. ABA is the application of these principles in real life issues in order to change behaviors and improve lives. How does ABA work? correct answers ABA works by changing behavior, applying behavioral principles to real life situations and behavior results in our ability to change behavior, and individuals can learn new skills, behave in more effective ways, replace problematic behaviors with ones that are more successful. What is the core principle of ABA? correct answers Desirable consequences will increase behavior whereas undesirable consequences will decrease behavior. Behavior is modified by consequences. What is a behavior? correct answers Anything a person says or does. Can be public or private. Examples: 1. Saying "hi," or asking "what time is it?" 2. Running, jumping, crying, or playing. 3. Reading silently to oneself, or thinking. What is a response? correct answers A particular occurrence or instance of a behavior.