#1
What is the primary goal of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
To cure mental disorders
To change behavior
To prescribe medications
To conduct psychoanalysis
#2
Which ethical guideline is emphasized in ABA to ensure client welfare and rights?
Confidentiality
Multiple relationships
Professional competence
Client autonomy
#3
What does the 'ABC' in the ABC model stand for in ABA?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Analysis, Behavior, Control
Action, Behavior, Consequence
Attitude, Behavior, Consequence
#4
Which ethical principle involves providing services to clients with cultural competence?
Non-discrimination
Integrity
Professional competence
Social responsibility
#5
Which of the following is a key component of the ABC model in ABA?
Attitude, Behavior, Consequence
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Analysis, Behavior, Control
Action, Behavior, Consequence
#6
In ABA, what does the term 'reinforcement' refer to?
Punishing unwanted behavior
Increasing the likelihood of a behavior
Ignoring behavior
Analyzing behavior
#7
What is the purpose of conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) in ABA?
To diagnose medical conditions
To identify the function of problem behavior
To prescribe medication
To analyze cognitive abilities
#8
Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs?
Fixed Ratio
Variable Ratio
Fixed Interval
Continuous Reinforcement
#9
What is the significance of generalization in ABA?
Applying interventions across various settings and people
Limiting interventions to specific contexts
Focusing solely on individualized interventions
Avoiding behavior analysis altogether
#10
Which term in ABA refers to the process of gradually reducing the frequency of reinforcement for a behavior?
Extinction
Fading
Prompting
Chaining
#11
What is a 'token economy' in the context of ABA?
A system of exchanging tokens for goods and services
A method of currency exchange
A technique for punishment
A form of meditation
#12
Which ABA technique involves breaking down a complex skill into smaller, manageable steps?
Shaping
Task analysis
Chaining
Prompting
#13
In ABA, what does the term 'extinction' refer to?
Reinforcing a behavior to increase its occurrence
Punishing unwanted behavior
Withholding reinforcement to decrease a behavior
Analyzing the antecedents of a behavior
#14
What is the role of a behavior intervention plan (BIP) in ABA?
To analyze behavior retrospectively
To reinforce problem behavior
To decrease or eliminate problem behavior
To prescribe medication
#15
In ABA, what is the purpose of conducting preference assessments?
To identify the function of problem behavior
To assess cognitive abilities
To prescribe medication
To identify reinforcers for an individual
#16
Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcement in ABA?
Removing a preferred item
Adding an aversive stimulus
Withholding reinforcement
Giving a desired item