#1
What does the term 'ABA' stand for in the context of psychology?
Advanced Behavioral Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Active Behavioral Assessment
Adaptive Behavioral Approach
#2
What is a primary goal of reinforcement in ABA?
To punish undesirable behaviors
To reduce motivation
To increase the likelihood of a desired behavior
To create fear in individuals
#3
Which of the following is a common reinforcer used in ABA programs?
Fear
Punishment
Token economy
Intimidation
#4
Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcer in ABA?
Time-out
Verbal reprimand
Sticker chart
Taking away privileges
#5
What is a common method used to measure and track progress in ABA programs?
MRI scans
Behavioral assessments
Personality tests
Blood tests
#6
Which of the following is an example of a negative reinforcer in ABA?
Verbal praise
Time-out
Sticker chart
Access to preferred toys
#7
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
Punishment is more effective than reinforcement
Behaviors can be changed through environmental modifications
Interventions should only focus on observable behaviors
Individuals with autism cannot benefit from ABA techniques
#8
What is a 'discriminative stimulus' in the context of ABA?
A stimulus that signals when a behavior will not be reinforced
A stimulus that signals when a behavior will be reinforced
A stimulus that encourages undesirable behavior
A stimulus that suppresses desirable behavior
#9
In ABA, what is the term for breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, manageable components?
Chaining
Prompting
Shaping
Generalization
#10
Which of the following is a key component of discrete trial training (DTT) in ABA?
Use of naturalistic teaching methods
Structured, repetitive teaching trials
Encouragement of free play without intervention
Avoidance of reinforcement
#11
What does the acronym 'SD' typically represent in the context of ABA?
Social Development
Systematic Discrimination
Stimulus Discrimination
Structured Development
#12
What is meant by the term 'generalization' in the context of ABA?
The transfer of learned skills to new situations or settings
The reinforcement of a specific behavior
The fading of prompts during teaching
The punishment of undesirable behaviors
#13
What is a common strategy used in ABA to teach new skills by providing prompts and gradually reducing them?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Prompt fading
Punishment fading
#14
What is 'functional behavior assessment' (FBA) used for in ABA?
To identify the root cause of behavior and design effective interventions
To determine if a behavior is normal or abnormal
To classify behaviors into different categories
To assess the severity of behavioral issues