#1
In ABA, what does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
The behavior being observed
The consequence of behavior
Events or stimuli that precede a behavior
The reinforcement schedule
#2
What is the ABC model in ABA used to analyze?
Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences
Applied Behavioral Constructs
Assessment of Behavioral Criteria
Anticipated Behavioral Challenges
#3
What is the primary purpose of a preference assessment in ABA?
To identify antecedents of behavior
To determine the function of behavior
To identify preferred stimuli for reinforcement
To analyze consequences of behavior
#4
Which of the following is an example of a behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement in ABA?
Seeking attention from others
Engaging in self-stimulatory behavior
Performing a task to earn a reward
Following a rule
#5
What is the term for the process of reinforcing a behavior in the presence of one stimulus and extinguishing it in the presence of another?
Stimulus discrimination
Response generalization
Stimulus generalization
Reinforcement fading
#6
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in ABA?
Removing a preferred item
Adding an aversive stimulus
Providing a reward to increase a behavior
Ignoring a behavior
#7
What is the primary goal of functional behavior assessment (FBA) in ABA?
To identify the consequences of behavior
To determine the function or purpose of behavior
To punish undesired behavior
To establish baseline rates of behavior
#8
Which term is commonly associated with a form of punishment in ABA?
Extinction
Token economy
Differential reinforcement
Time-out
#9
What is the primary focus of a behavior reduction plan in ABA?
Increasing the occurrence of undesired behaviors
Promoting generalization of behaviors
Decreasing or eliminating targeted behaviors
Establishing new behavior repertoires
#10
Which of the following is an example of a noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) procedure in ABA?
Providing reinforcement only when a specific behavior occurs
Delivering reinforcement on a fixed schedule regardless of behavior
Gradually fading reinforcement over time
Pairing an aversive stimulus with an undesired behavior
#11
What is the purpose of a token economy in ABA?
To reinforce behaviors with tangible tokens
To administer punishment for undesired behaviors
To assess environmental antecedents
To identify functional behavior
#12
What is the term for the process of gradually exposing an individual to feared stimuli or situations to reduce anxiety?
Punishment
Extinction
Desensitization
Modeling
#13
In ABA, what is the purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
To analyze antecedents
To assess reinforcement schedules
To decrease or eliminate targeted behaviors
To increase preferred behaviors
#14
What is a shaping procedure in ABA?
A method to increase the intensity of punishment
A technique to gradually mold or develop a behavior
A form of classical conditioning
A way to assess environmental stimuli
#15
What does the term 'chaining' refer to in ABA?
Connecting different behavioral interventions
Training complex behaviors by breaking them into smaller components
Strengthening antecedents to increase desired behaviors
Rapidly reinforcing target behaviors
#16
Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses?
Fixed Interval (FI)
Variable Interval (VI)
Fixed Ratio (FR)
Variable Ratio (VR)
#17
What is the role of a behavior analyst in the assessment process?
Administering consequences for targeted behaviors
Designing and conducting assessments
Providing reinforcement for appropriate behaviors
Training individuals in specific behaviors
#18
In ABA, what is the term for systematically fading prompts to promote independent responding?
Prompting hierarchy
Sensory extinction
Reinforcement fading
Stimulus discrimination
#19
Which term is associated with the process of systematically reinforcing closer approximations of a target behavior?
Backward chaining
Fading
Shaping
Prompting