#1
What does ABA stand for in the context of psychology?
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Advanced Behavior Assessment
Analytical Behavioral Assessment
Association for Behavior Analysis
#2
Which of the following is a primary focus of ABA?
Exploring the subconscious mind
Understanding dreams
Changing observable behavior
Analyzing cognitive processes
#3
Which principle of ABA involves reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs?
Intermittent reinforcement
Continuous reinforcement
Extinction
Generalization
#4
What is a behavior chain in ABA?
A sequence of behaviors that occur in a specific order
A reinforcement schedule
A type of punishment
A cognitive process
#5
What is a behavior trap in ABA?
A reinforcement technique
A punishment strategy
A situation that leads to undesirable behavior
A process of shaping behavior
#6
In ABA, what does the term 'discrimination' refer to?
A type of reinforcement
The ability to distinguish between different stimuli or responses
A punishment technique
A cognitive process
#7
In ABA, what is a reinforcer?
Something that weakens a behavior
Something that strengthens a behavior
A neutral stimulus
A punishment technique
#8
What is a functional behavior assessment (FBA) used for in ABA?
Identifying the cause of a behavior
Punishing unwanted behavior
Reinforcing desirable behavior
Measuring physiological responses
#9
What is the primary goal of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) in ABA?
To eliminate all behaviors
To promote independence and positive behavior
To punish undesirable behaviors
To analyze cognitive processes
#10
Which term is used in ABA to describe a gradual fading of prompts to encourage independence in a learner?
Reinforcement
Fading
Extinction
Generalization
#11
In ABA, what does the term 'mand' refer to?
A request or command
A type of reinforcement
A specific behavior
A punishment technique
#12
What is the role of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the field of ABA?
Conducting therapy sessions
Administering medications
Supervising and designing behavior intervention plans
Conducting psychological assessments
#13
Which ABA technique involves breaking down complex skills into smaller, manageable steps?
Prompting
Shaping
Chaining
Modeling
#14
What is the focus of antecedent interventions in ABA?
Changing the consequences of behavior
Modifying the environment to prevent a behavior
Punishing undesirable behavior
Analyzing cognitive processes
#15
In ABA, what is the purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
To reinforce all behaviors
To punish all undesirable behaviors
To systematically change behavior
To analyze cognitive processes
#16
Which ABA technique involves gradually reducing reinforcement to maintain a behavior?
Fading
Shaping
Chaining
Prompting
#17
What is the term for the process of teaching a new behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of the target behavior?
Shaping
Prompting
Modeling
Chaining
#18
What is the primary purpose of a functional analysis in ABA?
To analyze cognitive processes
To identify the antecedents and consequences of a behavior
To administer reinforcement
To punish undesirable behaviors