ABA 622 Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers

Joe throws his pencil and rips his paper during math whenever he is given double-digit math problems. When this behavior is exhibited, Joe is sent to the office. - Answer- Given double-digit math problems Nancy cries during reading time whenever she is asked to work by herself. This results in the teacher sitting and reading with her. - Answer- This results in the teacher sitting and reading with her. During circle time, Mike pulls the hair of the girl sitting next to him. The teacher tells Mike to go back and sit at his desk. - Answer- Mike pulls the hair of the girl Uncle Eric was watching his 3-year old nephew Zane. Zane wanted a cookie but he couldn't reach it in the pantry. Zane fell on the floor and started screaming, "I want a cookie now Uncle E!" Uncle Eric responded by not giving Zane any attention or giving him the cookie while he engaged in the tantrum. What strategy is Uncle Eric using? - Answer- Extinction A Teen answers his phone in the classroom, interrupting the teacher. The teacher takes away his phone for the rest of the day. What is the teacher using? - Answer- Negative Punishment Sameet ran to his Poppi to get a big hug. - Answer- Positive Reinforcement Tommy's mom called him into the house from playing outside with his friends. When Tommy came into the house, his mom old him it was time for a nap. Tommy quickly ran back outside. - Answer- Negative Reinforcement During a lecture, a student starts texting her friend secretly. The teacher sees the texting and gives the student detention for breaking the rule about no texting in class. - Answer- Positive Punishment Last night, your family had a big dinner at your sisters house. Unfortunately, the macaroni and cheese was bland. You added salt on your own dinner to improve the taste of the food. What type of reinforcement was used? - Answer- Automatic Reinforcement These are reinforcers that are not related to any biological function or need. Their ability to modify behavior is a result of each person's unique history of interactions with his or her environment. - Answer- Conditioned Reinforcer