#1
What is behavior measurement?
A process of quantifying and recording observable actions
ExplanationMeasurement of observable actions.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a type of behavior measurement?
Ethogram analysis
ExplanationEthogram analysis is not a form of behavior measurement.
#3
What is the term for a behavior that decreases in frequency due to the removal of a reinforcing stimulus?
Extinction
ExplanationDecrease in behavior due to lack of reinforcement.
#4
What is the term for a behavior that occurs automatically in response to a stimulus?
Reflex
ExplanationAutomated response to stimuli.
#5
What is a shaping procedure in behavior modification?
A technique for reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior
ExplanationReinforcing steps toward desired behavior.
#6
What is the term for recording the time from the onset of a behavior to its offset?
Latency recording
ExplanationRecording behavior duration from onset to offset.
#7
In behavior analysis, what does ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationAntecedent, Behavior, Consequence sequence.
#8
What is the purpose of a baseline in behavior measurement?
To establish a standard for comparison
ExplanationEstablishing a comparison standard.
#9
Which of the following is a continuous recording method?
Momentary time sampling
ExplanationContinuous recording method.
#10
What is the primary goal of behavior measurement and analysis?
To understand and predict behavior
ExplanationUnderstanding and predicting behavior.
#11
Which of the following is a limitation of behavior measurement?
Difficulty in obtaining accurate data
ExplanationChallenge in acquiring precise data.
#12
What is interobserver agreement in behavior measurement?
A measure of how well two or more observers agree on the occurrence of behavior
ExplanationConsistency among observers in behavior observation.
#13
What is a behavior chain?
A sequence of behaviors that always occur in the same order
ExplanationFixed sequence of behaviors.
#14
In behavior analysis, what does the term 'shaping' refer to?
The process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior
ExplanationReinforcing incremental progress toward a behavior.
#15
What is a dependent variable in behavior analysis?
A variable that is measured and influenced by the independent variable
ExplanationVariable influenced by another.
#16
What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a stimulus, while negative reinforcement increases the likelihood by removing a stimulus.
ExplanationAdding vs. removing stimuli to reinforce behavior.
#17
What is the primary purpose of antecedent interventions?
To modify environmental factors that trigger certain behaviors.
ExplanationAdjusting environmental triggers of behaviors.