QASP-S Exam Study Guide using
Competency (Guide) Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Detailed Answers 2025
Who was Hans Asperger? --- correct precise answer ---20th century,
Austrian Pediatrician who published a profile in 1944 of four boys
with a specific pattern of bx: "autisitic psychopathy".
Characteristics of Aspergers (1944) --- correct precise answer ---"lack
of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversations,
intense absorption in a special interest & clumsy movements."
The term "Asperger Syndrome" was coined by: --- correct precise
answer ---Lorna Wing, a British Researcher in 1981 in her research to
counter Kanner's findings on Autism.
Basic principles of Bx by Skinner (& others) --- correct precise answer
---Reinforcement
-Prompting
-Fading
-Shaping
,-Schedules of Rx
(Principles are the pure science, not the applied science.)
-Principles used to describe how bx is lawful, observable, measurable
& has an impact on the environment.
DRO --- correct precise answer ---Reinforcement is contingent on
absence of problem behavior.
DRA --- correct precise answer ---Potential rx is presented contingent
on occurrences of desired alternative to maladaptive bx. Maladaptive
Bx is placed on extinction.
Example of DRA: crying to escape --- correct precise answer ---Asking
for a break. Crying doesn't result in a break.
Replacement Bx for Attention: --- correct precise answer ---tap on
shoulder, say "excuse me", raise hand in class,
Replacement Bx for Escape: --- correct precise answer ---Asking for
break, finish one more then break, take a walk, go get a drink.
, Replacement Bx for Tangibles: --- correct precise answer ---eating/
drinking on a schedule so kiddo isn't hungry/thirsty, Manding/tacting
desired items, Completing task to earn tangibles, turn taking
Replacement bx for Sensory: --- correct precise answer ---fidgets,
private time/breaks for sensory stimming, mouthable necklaces,
chewing gum, swinging at recess,
What is PRT --- correct precise answer ---:a naturalistic model of ABA.
Primarily Developed by Koegel Autism Center at UCSB in 1970s.
There are several "pivotal" areas/ domains of bx that have positive
impact on learning all other behaviors.
4 Pivotal Areas of Bx: --- correct precise answer ---1. Motivation
2. Responsivity to multiple cues
3. Self Mgmt (of interfering bx)
4. Self Initiated Social Interactions
Competency (Guide) Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Detailed Answers 2025
Who was Hans Asperger? --- correct precise answer ---20th century,
Austrian Pediatrician who published a profile in 1944 of four boys
with a specific pattern of bx: "autisitic psychopathy".
Characteristics of Aspergers (1944) --- correct precise answer ---"lack
of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversations,
intense absorption in a special interest & clumsy movements."
The term "Asperger Syndrome" was coined by: --- correct precise
answer ---Lorna Wing, a British Researcher in 1981 in her research to
counter Kanner's findings on Autism.
Basic principles of Bx by Skinner (& others) --- correct precise answer
---Reinforcement
-Prompting
-Fading
-Shaping
,-Schedules of Rx
(Principles are the pure science, not the applied science.)
-Principles used to describe how bx is lawful, observable, measurable
& has an impact on the environment.
DRO --- correct precise answer ---Reinforcement is contingent on
absence of problem behavior.
DRA --- correct precise answer ---Potential rx is presented contingent
on occurrences of desired alternative to maladaptive bx. Maladaptive
Bx is placed on extinction.
Example of DRA: crying to escape --- correct precise answer ---Asking
for a break. Crying doesn't result in a break.
Replacement Bx for Attention: --- correct precise answer ---tap on
shoulder, say "excuse me", raise hand in class,
Replacement Bx for Escape: --- correct precise answer ---Asking for
break, finish one more then break, take a walk, go get a drink.
, Replacement Bx for Tangibles: --- correct precise answer ---eating/
drinking on a schedule so kiddo isn't hungry/thirsty, Manding/tacting
desired items, Completing task to earn tangibles, turn taking
Replacement bx for Sensory: --- correct precise answer ---fidgets,
private time/breaks for sensory stimming, mouthable necklaces,
chewing gum, swinging at recess,
What is PRT --- correct precise answer ---:a naturalistic model of ABA.
Primarily Developed by Koegel Autism Center at UCSB in 1970s.
There are several "pivotal" areas/ domains of bx that have positive
impact on learning all other behaviors.
4 Pivotal Areas of Bx: --- correct precise answer ---1. Motivation
2. Responsivity to multiple cues
3. Self Mgmt (of interfering bx)
4. Self Initiated Social Interactions
