#1
What is the primary goal of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
To understand cognitive processes
To modify and improve behavior
To study unconscious motivations
To analyze linguistic structures
#2
What does the term 'prompting' refer to in ABA?
Discouraging a behavior
Providing assistance or cues to evoke a correct response
Ignoring a behavior
Punishing undesirable actions
#3
Which of the following is a key principle of reinforcement in ABA?
Punishing undesirable behavior
Increasing the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence
Ignores the impact of consequences on behavior
Reinforcing all behaviors equally
#4
What is the purpose of a 'discrimination training' in ABA?
To reinforce all behaviors equally
To teach an individual to differentiate between stimuli and respond appropriately
To eliminate unwanted behaviors through punishment
To observe behaviors without intervention
#5
What is the term for the process of systematically fading prompts to promote independent responding in ABA?
Prompting
Shaping
Prompt fading
Chaining
#6
In ABA, what does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
The behavior being reinforced
The consequence of a behavior
The event preceding a behavior
The extinction of a behavior
#7
Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses?
Fixed Ratio
Variable Ratio
Fixed Interval
Variable Interval
#8
Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer in ABA?
#9
What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in ABA?
To determine the biological basis of behavior
To identify the purpose or function of a behavior
To assess intelligence quotient
To evaluate emotional well-being
#10
What is the role of a 'token economy' in ABA?
Trading tangible tokens for goods or services
Discouraging certain behaviors through token punishment
Recording the frequency of behaviors
Observing behaviors without intervention
#11
In ABA, what does the term 'response cost' involve?
Providing rewards for appropriate behavior
Removing a valued item or privilege contingent on an undesired behavior
Gradually shaping a behavior through reinforcement
Conducting functional behavior assessments
#12
What is 'shaping' in ABA?
The gradual reinforcement of successive approximations to a target behavior
Punishing undesirable behavior
Maintaining a consistent reinforcement schedule
Generalizing behavior across different settings
#13
In ABA, what does the acronym 'ABC' stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Applied Behavior Conditioning
Analysis of Behavioral Changes
Adaptive Behavior Control
#14
What is the significance of 'generalization' in ABA?
The ability of behavior to persist over time
The transfer of behavior from one setting to another
The elimination of unwanted behaviors
The reinforcement of specific behaviors
#15
In ABA, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?
Connecting two unrelated behaviors
Breaking down complex behaviors into a sequence of smaller steps
Increasing the frequency of a behavior
Reinforcing behaviors intermittently
#16
What is 'extinction' in the context of ABA?
The reinforcement of a previously extinguished behavior
The elimination of a targeted behavior by withholding reinforcement
The introduction of new behaviors
The punishment of undesired actions
#17
In ABA, what is the primary focus of the 'Verbal Behavior' approach?
Analyzing non-verbal behaviors
Promoting social skills
Understanding the function of language and communication
Reinforcing motor skills