What is a "back-up" reinforcer? - correct answer Items that tokens are exchanged for
What best describes "match to sample"? - correct answer Matching an item to an identical one
What are the functions of behavior? - correct answer Attention, Tangible, Escape, Automatic Reinforcement
What needs to take place when there is accurate information about the behaviors that occur in crisis situations? - correct answer A functional behavior assessment
Who needs a crisis plan? - correct answer Individuals who engage in self-injurious or aggressive behavior
What is a FBA? - correct answer Functional Behavior Assessment
During the FBA it is observed that the person you support engages in a behavior frequently and often when they are alone. This behavior is probably for - correct answer
Automatic reinforcement
If you have an individual who engages in escape behaviors you should: - correct answer Tailor antecedent interventions to the person you support based on data from the FBA.
A crisis plan includes which sections? - correct answer Antecedent Interventions, Escalation, Crisis, Post Crisis
Crisis is defined as - correct answer Behaviors that risk harm to self, others, or the environment.
What three (3) things should be included in the Client section of the crisis plan? - correct answer Name of the individual, date of birth, and date the plan was created.
When punishment is used, it should be paired with which procedure? - correct answer Reinforcement of replacement behaviors
Which evidence based practices in ABA could help someone learn to communicate their
wants and needs? - correct answer Functional Communication Training What does the term "least intrusive" mean as it relates to behavior change plans? - correct answer Behavior change plans that place the least amount of risk or discomfort.
One of the main drawbacks to extinction is that: - correct answer It does not teach a replacement behavior.
After a crisis has occurred, the person you support should engage in: - correct answer Pre-crisis tasks and activities
Physical interventions should be applied after what? - correct answer After less restrictive interventions have proved ineffective.
Differential Reinforcement is a procedure combining what two procedures? - correct answer Reinforcement and extinction
An FBA is performed to: - correct answer Hypothesize function of the behavior.
If an intrusive intervention such as punishment or physical intervention must be used, it is important to: - correct answer Make sure the client and data are monitored for unintended side effects and the rate of progress.
You need to help Maria, a 15-year-old girl learning to put on deodorant independently. Which environment would you choose to teach this skill in order to preserve her dignity?
- correct answer In a private bathroom where you can prompt her through each step appropriately.
Under what circumstances is it all right not to take data immediately after a behavior occurs: - correct answer When the demands of the intervention or the behavior of the person precludes taking data immediately
What was a major problem after the de-institutionalization movement of the 1970s? - correct answer Many of those who resided in institutions became homeless and also were processed through the justice system.
True or False: If there is consensual sexual activity between an employee and an individual with IDD, then it is not considered sexual abuse. - correct answer False
What is a trigger? - correct answer Something that easily sets you off and causes an immediate, often emotional, reaction.
What is a risk factor for abuse and neglect that is common for people with IDD? - correct answer Increased dependency on others for long-term care.
True or False: Allegations that go unreported are just as serious as the actual abuse or neglect. - correct answer True