#1
What does ABA stand for in psychology?
Advanced Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Associated Behavior Assessment
Adaptive Behavioral Adjustment
#2
Which of the following is a key principle of ABA?
Reinforcement
Punishment
Isolation
Neglect
#3
What is the primary goal of ABA therapy?
To eliminate all behaviors
To teach new behaviors
To focus only on verbal behaviors
To enforce strict discipline
#4
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Taking away a preferred item
Verbal reprimand
Giving a sticker for completing a task
Ignoring a disruptive behavior
#5
What is the primary focus of behavior modification in ABA therapy?
Changing thoughts and emotions
Increasing self-awareness
Changing observable behaviors
Promoting insight
#6
Which reinforcement schedule is most effective for maintaining behavior in the long term?
Fixed-ratio
Variable-ratio
Fixed-interval
Variable-interval
#7
In ABA, what does the 'ABC' stand for in the ABC model?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Attitude, Behavior, Consequence
Applied, Behavior, Control
Assessment, Behavior, Cognition
#8
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of obtaining informed consent in ABA interventions?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#9
What is the role of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in ABA therapy?
Provide medical diagnosis
Design and oversee ABA programs
Administer medications
Conduct physical therapy sessions
#10
Which ethical principle suggests that ABA interventions should strive to maximize benefits while minimizing harm?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Fidelity
#11
What is a key consideration when selecting reinforcers in ABA therapy?
Preference of the therapist
Cost-effectiveness
Preference of the client
Availability in the market
#12
Which ethical principle emphasizes the need for honesty and transparency in ABA interventions?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Fidelity
#13
What is the term for a process where undesired behavior is gradually eliminated through reinforcement of successive approximations to a desired behavior?
Extinction
Shaping
Modeling
Chaining
#14
What is a functional behavior assessment (FBA) used for in ABA?
To diagnose psychiatric disorders
To identify the function of problem behavior
To assess cognitive abilities
To evaluate physical health
#15
What is the purpose of generalization training in ABA therapy?
To restrict behaviors to specific settings
To limit behaviors to certain individuals
To promote the display of learned behaviors across different situations
To discourage the use of learned behaviors
#16
What is the term for a process in which two or more behaviors are combined into a single sequence?
Chaining
Shaping
Modeling
Extinction
#17
What is the primary focus of social validity assessment in ABA?
Ensuring the intervention is socially acceptable and meaningful to stakeholders
Maximizing the use of reinforcement in interventions
Minimizing the cost of interventions
Focusing solely on individual progress