BCBA Exam- Selecting and
Implementing Interventions
criterion - ANSWERSthe behavior required for attainment of the objective
also specifies the rate or duration
elements of a behavioral objective - ANSWERSbehavior-observable and measurable
conditions or context- a description of the stimulus conditions under which the behavior occurs
criterion- the behavior standard
function - ANSWERSwhen a behavior is defined according to its ____________, all possible
topographies of the response class that produce that outcome are included, allowing for more
reliable and accurate measurement of all members of a response class.
supportive therapeutic environment - ANSWERSa comfortable environment with interesting
things to look at and do, focus on teaching functional skills, maintenance of safety (physical as
well as protection from emotional, sexual, and other forms of abuse), dignity (issues such as
sanitation privacy, protection from teasing, respectful communication, and age-appropriate
activities)
stable, consistent, predictable
stakeholders - ANSWERSbehavioral assessment and support can't be separated from the
physical and cultural environments in which they occur. For this reason, whenever you are
working in a home, school, or agency, it is important to become acquainted with the
_______________ in the process and its outcomes, including their values and resources
, limitations - ANSWERS_____________ should be identified as part of the assessment process
and accommodations should be made for them whenever possible
making a choice - ANSWERSinvolves having alternatives from which to choose as well as the
repertoire to benefit from available options.
provision - ANSWERSlimitation to the __________ of behavioral services can come from a
variety of sources. For instance, it is crucial to be familiar with state regulations that prohibit
particular interventions
being responsive to individual needs - ANSWERSincludes providing age-appropriate activities
and teaching functional skills
restrictiveness of an environment - ANSWERSis largely a function of limitations placed on
individuals and the number of preferred activities to which they have access. The least
restrictive environment ensures safety and development of functional skills
maintaining dignity - ANSWERSinvolves treating clients with respect.
social validity of goals - ANSWERSrefers to the relevance of the target behavior to everyday life.
ex) decreasing SIB
social validity of interventions - ANSWERSrefers to the acceptability of a behavior change
procedure
an evaluation of the acceptability to laypersons or clients of particular behavior change tactics
relative to alternative treatments
Implementing Interventions
criterion - ANSWERSthe behavior required for attainment of the objective
also specifies the rate or duration
elements of a behavioral objective - ANSWERSbehavior-observable and measurable
conditions or context- a description of the stimulus conditions under which the behavior occurs
criterion- the behavior standard
function - ANSWERSwhen a behavior is defined according to its ____________, all possible
topographies of the response class that produce that outcome are included, allowing for more
reliable and accurate measurement of all members of a response class.
supportive therapeutic environment - ANSWERSa comfortable environment with interesting
things to look at and do, focus on teaching functional skills, maintenance of safety (physical as
well as protection from emotional, sexual, and other forms of abuse), dignity (issues such as
sanitation privacy, protection from teasing, respectful communication, and age-appropriate
activities)
stable, consistent, predictable
stakeholders - ANSWERSbehavioral assessment and support can't be separated from the
physical and cultural environments in which they occur. For this reason, whenever you are
working in a home, school, or agency, it is important to become acquainted with the
_______________ in the process and its outcomes, including their values and resources
, limitations - ANSWERS_____________ should be identified as part of the assessment process
and accommodations should be made for them whenever possible
making a choice - ANSWERSinvolves having alternatives from which to choose as well as the
repertoire to benefit from available options.
provision - ANSWERSlimitation to the __________ of behavioral services can come from a
variety of sources. For instance, it is crucial to be familiar with state regulations that prohibit
particular interventions
being responsive to individual needs - ANSWERSincludes providing age-appropriate activities
and teaching functional skills
restrictiveness of an environment - ANSWERSis largely a function of limitations placed on
individuals and the number of preferred activities to which they have access. The least
restrictive environment ensures safety and development of functional skills
maintaining dignity - ANSWERSinvolves treating clients with respect.
social validity of goals - ANSWERSrefers to the relevance of the target behavior to everyday life.
ex) decreasing SIB
social validity of interventions - ANSWERSrefers to the acceptability of a behavior change
procedure
an evaluation of the acceptability to laypersons or clients of particular behavior change tactics
relative to alternative treatments
