#1
Which of the following is NOT a method of behavioral assessment?
Self-report inventories
Observation
Personality tests
Functional analysis
#2
What does ABC stand for in behavioral assessment?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Analysis, Behavior, Communication
Antidote, Behavior, Consequence
Attention, Behavior, Cognition
#3
In behavioral terms, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Analysis, Behavior, Communication
Attention, Behavior, Cognition
Action, Behavior, Compensation
#4
Which of the following is a key principle of behaviorism?
Free will and self-determination
Emphasis on unconscious processes
The importance of introspection
Behavior is shaped by environmental stimuli
#5
Which behavioral intervention technique focuses on rewarding desired behaviors?
Punishment
Positive reinforcement
Extinction
Negative reinforcement
#6
What is a token economy?
A system of rewarding individuals with tokens that can be exchanged for desired items or privileges
A technique of punishment in behavioral therapy
A method of classical conditioning
A form of observational learning
#7
What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
To identify the antecedents and consequences of problem behaviors
To provide counseling to individuals with behavioral issues
To diagnose mental disorders
To prescribe medication for behavioral problems
#8
Which of the following is an example of an antecedent intervention?
Time-out
Providing attention following a desired behavior
Response cost
Providing sensory stimulation
#9
Which of the following is a component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
The individual's diagnosis
The individual's IQ score
Strategies for preventing and responding to problem behaviors
The individual's family history
#10
Which of the following is a limitation of behavioral assessment?
It relies heavily on subjective reports.
It cannot be used to assess individuals with intellectual disabilities.
It is not suitable for assessing young children.
It does not consider environmental factors.
#11
What is the main focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Exploring past traumas
Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors
Using medication to treat behavioral disorders
Conducting functional assessments
#12
What is the primary goal of behavioral interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
To eliminate all autistic behaviors
To improve social and communication skills
To increase sensory processing difficulties
To increase stereotypical behaviors
#13
What is the term for gradually reducing reinforcement for a behavior until it ceases?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Extinction
Punishment
#14
What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase behavior.
Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus to decrease behavior, while negative reinforcement removes a stimulus to decrease behavior.
Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus to decrease behavior, while negative reinforcement adds a stimulus to increase behavior.
Positive reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement adds a stimulus to increase behavior.
#15
Which of the following is a common ethical consideration in behavioral intervention?
Using punishment as the primary method of behavior change
Focusing solely on changing behavior without considering individual preferences
Providing rewards inconsistently to maintain motivation
Ensuring informed consent and respecting autonomy
#16
What is the term for the process of gradually introducing a feared stimulus in a controlled setting to reduce anxiety?
Positive reinforcement
Extinction
Flooding
Systematic desensitization