#1
What is a common goal of behavior analysis?
To understand and change behavior
ExplanationBehavior analysis aims to comprehend and modify behavior.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of behavior analysis?
Psychic analysis
ExplanationPsychic analysis is not a part of behavior analysis.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a social skill?
Initiating a conversation
ExplanationInitiating a conversation is an example of a social skill.
#4
Which of the following is a component of social skills instruction?
Role-playing
ExplanationRole-playing is a component of social skills instruction.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a verbal behavior?
Saying 'thank you'
ExplanationSaying 'thank you' is an example of verbal behavior.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a social skill deficit?
Making eye contact during a conversation
ExplanationA social skill deficit is exemplified by a lack of making eye contact during a conversation.
#7
What does ABA stand for in the context of behavior analysis?
Applied Behavior Analysis
ExplanationABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis.
#8
What is meant by 'prompting' in social skills instruction?
Providing hints or cues to encourage desired behavior
ExplanationPrompting involves giving hints or cues to stimulate desired behavior in social skills instruction.
#9
What is the term for systematically fading out prompts to encourage independent behavior?
Prompt fading
ExplanationSystematically fading out prompts to promote independent behavior is known as prompt fading.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement schedule?
Fixed punishment
ExplanationFixed punishment is not a type of reinforcement schedule.
#11
What is the term for teaching a complex behavior by breaking it down into smaller, manageable steps?
Task analysis
ExplanationTeaching a complex behavior by breaking it down into smaller steps is called task analysis.
#12
What is the term for a behavior that occurs more frequently when it is followed by a reinforcer?
Operant behavior
ExplanationA behavior that occurs more frequently when reinforced is termed operant behavior.
#13
In behavior analysis, what does 'reinforcement' refer to?
Increasing the likelihood of a behavior
ExplanationReinforcement in behavior analysis refers to increasing the probability of a behavior.
#14
What is meant by the term 'response generalization' in behavior analysis?
The tendency for a learned behavior to spread to other similar behaviors
ExplanationResponse generalization is the tendency for a learned behavior to extend to other similar behaviors.
#15
What is the term for the gradual decrease in the frequency of a behavior when reinforcement is withheld?
Extinction
ExplanationThe gradual decrease in behavior frequency due to withheld reinforcement is called extinction.
#16
What is the term for teaching new behaviors by reinforcing successive approximations to the target behavior?
Forward chaining
ExplanationTeaching new behaviors by reinforcing successive approximations is termed forward chaining.
#17
What is the term for systematically teaching individuals to generalize newly acquired skills to a variety of environments and situations?
Behavior generalization
ExplanationSystematically teaching individuals to generalize skills to various environments is called behavior generalization.