ABA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS

What is Autism? A developmental disorder diagnosed before the age of 3 characterized by the inability to from normal social relationships, repetitive behavior patters and the inability to communicate with others Diagnostic criteria for Autism according to the DSM-IV Social Interactions (must meet 2), Communication (must meet 1), Restrictive repetitive and stereotypical behavior patterns (must meet 1) What is ABA? The application of "Principles of Behavior" to issues that are socially important, in order to produce practical change What is the Core Principle of ABA? The consequences that follow a behavior control whether that behavior will increase or decrease. What is the behavioral (3-term) contingency? Antecedent-Prior to behavior Behavior-What child says or does Consequence-After behavior