EDF 6226 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's
teachers, asking them about particular behaviors. What assessment
method is she using?
Answer: indirect assessment
◉ When considering a target behavior, Fernando is careful to select
one that will expose the individual to new environments, including
the reinforcers and punishers that go along with it. What is the best
name for this?
Answer: behavior cusp
◉ Sam was excited to show his supervisor an idea for a behavior
plan. His target behavior was "lose weight". What response should
the BCBA provide?
Answer: Weight loss is a direct effect of other behaviors and not
appropriate as a "target behavior"
◉ Anjali, a BCBA, was in an IEP meeting for a new student in the
school. One of the attendees indicated that they conducted
interviews with previous teachers and they all said the boy exhibited
the target behavior when he wanted was attention. The attendee
, suggested the group move forward with goals related to attention
seeking. How should Anjali respond?
Answer: - Suggest direct observation first
- Suggest baseline data collection
- Suggest a functional behavior assessment
All of the above are appropriate.
◉ Michelle wants to create a visual display that will compare the
same behavior of two or more participants. Her best option would
be:
Answer: line graph
◉ Dominique wants to create a visual display that will display
discrete sets of data that are not related to one another. Her best
option would be:
Answer: bar graph
◉ Miguel wants to create a standardized visual display that will
demonstrate frequency over time. His best option would be:
Answer: standard celeration chart
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's
teachers, asking them about particular behaviors. What assessment
method is she using?
Answer: indirect assessment
◉ When considering a target behavior, Fernando is careful to select
one that will expose the individual to new environments, including
the reinforcers and punishers that go along with it. What is the best
name for this?
Answer: behavior cusp
◉ Sam was excited to show his supervisor an idea for a behavior
plan. His target behavior was "lose weight". What response should
the BCBA provide?
Answer: Weight loss is a direct effect of other behaviors and not
appropriate as a "target behavior"
◉ Anjali, a BCBA, was in an IEP meeting for a new student in the
school. One of the attendees indicated that they conducted
interviews with previous teachers and they all said the boy exhibited
the target behavior when he wanted was attention. The attendee
, suggested the group move forward with goals related to attention
seeking. How should Anjali respond?
Answer: - Suggest direct observation first
- Suggest baseline data collection
- Suggest a functional behavior assessment
All of the above are appropriate.
◉ Michelle wants to create a visual display that will compare the
same behavior of two or more participants. Her best option would
be:
Answer: line graph
◉ Dominique wants to create a visual display that will display
discrete sets of data that are not related to one another. Her best
option would be:
Answer: bar graph
◉ Miguel wants to create a standardized visual display that will
demonstrate frequency over time. His best option would be:
Answer: standard celeration chart
