Question 1

When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome criteria should be

Options :

A : applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.

B : developed prior to the identified intervention.

C : initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.

D : measured independent of practice effects or reactivity.

Answer: B

Question 2

The decision to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan is not made unless:

Options :

A : the behavior has the potential to cause harm.

B : data show the need for behavior change exists.

C : the interdisciplinary team has determined that it is necessary.

D : staff who will implement the procedures have demonstrated proficiency.

Answer: B

Question 3

One of the properties of behavior is

Options :

A : size.

B : effectiveness.

C : repeatability.

D : universality.

Answer: C

Question 4

All of the following are examples of the use of setting events EXCEPT:

Options :

A :

giving consumers choices of which tasks they would like to perform and which reinforcers they would like to receive.

B : moving activities to locations where maladaptive behaviors are highly unlikely to occur.

C : planning to ignore the target behavior within all environments.

D : prefacing hard tasks with easy tasks.

Answer: C

Question 5

A major benefit of product recording is that:

Options :

A : it is the easiest recording method.

B : it is used when a behavior results in a certain tangible outcome.

C : the observer does not have to be present when the behavior occurs.

D :

one can always determine who engaged in the behavior that led to the product that was recorded.

Answer: C

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