EDF 6226 Modules 1-6 Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Graded A+
Sally is observing a new client, Michael. Every time she comes in the room, he puts his head
down. She is possible experiencing an effect known as: - Answers reactivity
Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's teachers, asking them about
particular behaviors. What assessment method is she using? - Answers indirect assessment
Sally is observing a new client, Michael. Every time she comes in the room, he puts his head
down. She is possible experiencing an effect known as: - Answers reactivity
Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's teachers, asking them about
particular behaviors. What assessment method is she using? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers
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: - Answers 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: - Answers bar graph
Miguel wants to create a standardized visual display that will demonstrate frequency over time.
His best option would be: - Answers standard celeration chart
Emilia was working with a family that was having a difficult time understanding Applied
Behavior Analysis. They indicated that their daughter's maladaptive behaviors came "out of
nowhere" and that there was "no logic" behind them. Emilia had to explain to them that the
science of ABA relies on the assumption that the world is a lawful place and that behaviors are
, not random. Emilia is describing: - Answers philosophical doubt
conceptually systematic
determinism- correct answer
empiricism
Zoe examined her assessment data. The data were undifferentiated, despite her confidence
that the function of behavior was to receive tangible (i.e., chocolate). Upon investigation, she
discovered her learner had free access to chocolate the hour before each of her assessment
periods. This unplanned for variable is known as: - Answers duplicate variable
extraneous variable- correct answer
concurring variable
independent variable
Morgan was concerned about his new learner - he would doodle during math assessments and
his grade was going down. He took baseline for 2 days, but there was no real pattern, so he
immediately started the intervention. What should have Morgan done differently? - Answers He
should have waited until there was a steady state of responding before beginning the
intervention.
correct answer
He should have conducted an assessment for at least two weeks.
He should have asked the learner if they liked art better than math.
Sally is observing a new client, Michael. Every time she comes in the room, he puts his head
down. She is possible experiencing an effect known as: - Answers reactivity
Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's teachers, asking them about
particular behaviors. What assessment method is she using? - Answers indirect assessment
Sally is observing a new client, Michael. Every time she comes in the room, he puts his head
down. She is possible experiencing an effect known as: - Answers reactivity
Margo distributed several questionnaires to her new client's teachers, asking them about
particular behaviors. What assessment method is she using? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers
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: - Answers 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: - Answers bar graph
Miguel wants to create a standardized visual display that will demonstrate frequency over time.
His best option would be: - Answers standard celeration chart
Emilia was working with a family that was having a difficult time understanding Applied
Behavior Analysis. They indicated that their daughter's maladaptive behaviors came "out of
nowhere" and that there was "no logic" behind them. Emilia had to explain to them that the
science of ABA relies on the assumption that the world is a lawful place and that behaviors are
, not random. Emilia is describing: - Answers philosophical doubt
conceptually systematic
determinism- correct answer
empiricism
Zoe examined her assessment data. The data were undifferentiated, despite her confidence
that the function of behavior was to receive tangible (i.e., chocolate). Upon investigation, she
discovered her learner had free access to chocolate the hour before each of her assessment
periods. This unplanned for variable is known as: - Answers duplicate variable
extraneous variable- correct answer
concurring variable
independent variable
Morgan was concerned about his new learner - he would doodle during math assessments and
his grade was going down. He took baseline for 2 days, but there was no real pattern, so he
immediately started the intervention. What should have Morgan done differently? - Answers He
should have waited until there was a steady state of responding before beginning the
intervention.
correct answer
He should have conducted an assessment for at least two weeks.
He should have asked the learner if they liked art better than math.
