FIT ABA 2 SafMeds 1-100
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Accuracy - Answer: When data are consistent with true values
Bias of partial interval recording - Answer: overestimates rates, used for reduction targets
Bias of whole interval recording - Answer: underestimates rates, used for acquisition skills
Bias of momentary time sampling - Answer: no systematic bias
Choice Measure - Answer: 1. Provide choice of >= 2 options
2. Calculate the allocation of behavior (# responses to Option #1/# responses to all options) - can be
computed as a %
Collateral Measures - Answer: Measures of behaviors other than the primary target behaviors
Continuous vs. Sampling Recording - Answer: 1. Continuous - uninterrupted observation and recording
so that every instance of behavior will be detected
2. Sampling - behavior observed and recorded occasionally"
Cumalitive Record - Answer: Graph that shows the cumulative number of responses over time. Rate of
response is represented by the slope of the line.
, Cycle - Answer: A description of behavior that specifies when a behavior begins and when it ends.
Data - Answer: The results of measurement usually in a quantifiable form (e.g., # aggressions in a day,
the rate of correct vs incorrect flash cards).
Data Path - Answer: The line connecting two successive data points.
Dead Man's Test - Answer: Test for evaluating whether a goal or objective is viable. If a dead man can do
it, then it may not be a functional, useful goal.
Direct Observation - Answer: Observing behavior directly, instead of assessing through testing
Discrete Trials - Answer: An instructional method wherein the client is presented with formal
opportunity to perform behavior. Consequence is provided depending on behavior.
Duration - Answer: Time between the beginning of a response and the end of that response
Duration Recording - Answer: Using some timing device, recording the length of time of the
behavior/response
Equal Interval Graph - Answer: A graph in which one unit on the scale represents the same magnitude of
change being measured across the whole range of the scale. For example, the distance on the graph
between 1 and 2 is the same distance as between 50 and 51. Both are an increase of 1.
Event Recording - Answer: # of occurrences of a response are recorded.
Frequency - Answer: Number of times a behavior occurs (Ex: count)
Functional Response Definition - Answer: Includes the topography of response as well as the functional
antecedents and/or consequences.
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Accuracy - Answer: When data are consistent with true values
Bias of partial interval recording - Answer: overestimates rates, used for reduction targets
Bias of whole interval recording - Answer: underestimates rates, used for acquisition skills
Bias of momentary time sampling - Answer: no systematic bias
Choice Measure - Answer: 1. Provide choice of >= 2 options
2. Calculate the allocation of behavior (# responses to Option #1/# responses to all options) - can be
computed as a %
Collateral Measures - Answer: Measures of behaviors other than the primary target behaviors
Continuous vs. Sampling Recording - Answer: 1. Continuous - uninterrupted observation and recording
so that every instance of behavior will be detected
2. Sampling - behavior observed and recorded occasionally"
Cumalitive Record - Answer: Graph that shows the cumulative number of responses over time. Rate of
response is represented by the slope of the line.
, Cycle - Answer: A description of behavior that specifies when a behavior begins and when it ends.
Data - Answer: The results of measurement usually in a quantifiable form (e.g., # aggressions in a day,
the rate of correct vs incorrect flash cards).
Data Path - Answer: The line connecting two successive data points.
Dead Man's Test - Answer: Test for evaluating whether a goal or objective is viable. If a dead man can do
it, then it may not be a functional, useful goal.
Direct Observation - Answer: Observing behavior directly, instead of assessing through testing
Discrete Trials - Answer: An instructional method wherein the client is presented with formal
opportunity to perform behavior. Consequence is provided depending on behavior.
Duration - Answer: Time between the beginning of a response and the end of that response
Duration Recording - Answer: Using some timing device, recording the length of time of the
behavior/response
Equal Interval Graph - Answer: A graph in which one unit on the scale represents the same magnitude of
change being measured across the whole range of the scale. For example, the distance on the graph
between 1 and 2 is the same distance as between 50 and 51. Both are an increase of 1.
Event Recording - Answer: # of occurrences of a response are recorded.
Frequency - Answer: Number of times a behavior occurs (Ex: count)
Functional Response Definition - Answer: Includes the topography of response as well as the functional
antecedents and/or consequences.
