#1
What is the primary goal of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
To identify the antecedents and consequences that maintain a behavior
ExplanationIdentifying triggers and outcomes of behavior.
#2
In the context of ABA, what does ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationSequence of behavioral events.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a method used in conducting a functional behavior assessment?
Psychoanalytic evaluation
ExplanationExclusion of psychoanalytic approach.
#4
Which of the following best describes a 'functional relationship' in the context of ABA?
A causal relationship between environmental events and a behavior
ExplanationLink between environment and behavior.
#5
What distinguishes a 'mand' in the context of Verbal Behavior within ABA?
A request or demand made by the learner
ExplanationLearner-initiated requests.
#6
What does the term 'reinforcement' refer to in Applied Behavior Analysis?
Both b and c
ExplanationPositive and negative reinforcement.
#7
In the context of ABA, what is the purpose of 'pairing'?
To associate the therapist or educator as a reinforcer
ExplanationBuilding positive associations.
#8
What is the significance of 'interobserver agreement' (IOA) in ABA research?
To confirm the accuracy of data collected by different observers
ExplanationEnsuring data reliability.