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EDF 6221 EXAM 1 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. It is important for the skill acquisition plan to clearly define what
counts and does not count as a correct ____________so all
behavior technicians on the team can implement the program
consistently - correct answer -response
2. The ultimate goal of thinning reinforcement is to gradually
change reinforcement schedules so that the frequency,
magnitude, and predictability of reinforcement naturally
occurring in everyday life_________________ - correct answer
-maintains skills
3. Adequate________________is crucial for a learner's overall
success - correct answer -caregiver and staff training
4. An episode of behavior that represents a clear danger to the
learner or other is considered a___________________ -
correct answer -behavioral emergency
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5. The_____________refers to the reason why the behavior is
occurring and continues to occur, i.e., the course of
reinforcement for the behavior - correct answer -function of
behavior
6. Changing some aspects of the learner's environment to prevent
challenging behaviors are_____________________ - correct
answer -antecedent interventions
7. _______________is the basic principle that states the behavior
that is maintained by reinforcement will decrease when that
reinforcement is discontinued - correct answer -extinction
8. ________________is commonly referred to as behavioral
momentum - correct answer -high p, low p
9. Common__________behaviors include behaviors that produce
visual stimulation such as staring at ceiling fans - correct
answer -stimming
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10. Challenging behaviors that serve as____________function
are behaviors that allow an individual to get away from things
they do not want - correct answer -escape
11. Behaviors that have an_________function are behaviors
that continue to occur because they help an individual get
attention from others, a form of positive reinforcement - correct
answer -attention
12. Learners that engage in behaviors that result in obtaining
preferred items or activities as a form of positive reinforcement
is considered a______________function - correct answer -
tangible
13. BIPs or behavior reduction plans must clearly indicate who
on the treatment team is responsible for implementing which
aspects of the plan. These individuals are
called__________________ - correct answer -persons
responsible
14. _______________________of target behaviors must be
objective, clear, and complete regarding the target and
replacement behaviors - correct answer -operational definitions
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EDF 6221 EXAM 1 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. It is important for the skill acquisition plan to clearly define what
counts and does not count as a correct ____________so all
behavior technicians on the team can implement the program
consistently - correct answer -response
2. The ultimate goal of thinning reinforcement is to gradually
change reinforcement schedules so that the frequency,
magnitude, and predictability of reinforcement naturally
occurring in everyday life_________________ - correct answer
-maintains skills
3. Adequate________________is crucial for a learner's overall
success - correct answer -caregiver and staff training
4. An episode of behavior that represents a clear danger to the
learner or other is considered a___________________ -
correct answer -behavioral emergency
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5. The_____________refers to the reason why the behavior is
occurring and continues to occur, i.e., the course of
reinforcement for the behavior - correct answer -function of
behavior
6. Changing some aspects of the learner's environment to prevent
challenging behaviors are_____________________ - correct
answer -antecedent interventions
7. _______________is the basic principle that states the behavior
that is maintained by reinforcement will decrease when that
reinforcement is discontinued - correct answer -extinction
8. ________________is commonly referred to as behavioral
momentum - correct answer -high p, low p
9. Common__________behaviors include behaviors that produce
visual stimulation such as staring at ceiling fans - correct
answer -stimming
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10. Challenging behaviors that serve as____________function
are behaviors that allow an individual to get away from things
they do not want - correct answer -escape
11. Behaviors that have an_________function are behaviors
that continue to occur because they help an individual get
attention from others, a form of positive reinforcement - correct
answer -attention
12. Learners that engage in behaviors that result in obtaining
preferred items or activities as a form of positive reinforcement
is considered a______________function - correct answer -
tangible
13. BIPs or behavior reduction plans must clearly indicate who
on the treatment team is responsible for implementing which
aspects of the plan. These individuals are
called__________________ - correct answer -persons
responsible
14. _______________________of target behaviors must be
objective, clear, and complete regarding the target and
replacement behaviors - correct answer -operational definitions
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