#1
Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcement strategy in educational settings?
Providing stickers for completing assignments
ExplanationRewarding desired behavior with stickers to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.
#2
What is the primary focus of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
Identifying and addressing specific target behaviors
ExplanationDeveloping strategies to manage and modify specific problem behaviors.
#3
What is the primary purpose of using prompting in behavior modification?
To cue individuals to perform a desired behavior
ExplanationGuiding individuals to perform desired behaviors through cues.
#4
What is the primary purpose of using reinforcement schedules in behavior modification?
To increase the likelihood of a behavior recurring
ExplanationSystematic reinforcement timing to enhance behavior recurrence.
#5
What is the primary focus of social stories in behavior intervention?
To teach social skills and appropriate behaviors
ExplanationNarratives to teach social skills and acceptable behaviors.
#6
In behavior modification, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationAnalyzing events before, during, and after a behavior.
#7
What is the primary goal of a token economy system?
To reinforce positive behaviors with tokens
ExplanationUsing tokens as rewards to reinforce and encourage positive behaviors.
#8
In the context of behavior management, what does 'extinction' refer to?
The gradual decrease in a behavior when it is no longer reinforced
ExplanationBehavior fades away when no longer reinforced, contributing to its extinction.
#9
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'shaping' in behavior modification?
Gradually reinforcing behaviors that are closer to the desired behavior
ExplanationReinforcing successive approximations to develop a behavior.
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
It identifies the antecedents and consequences of behaviors
ExplanationExamining triggers and outcomes to understand and manage behaviors.
#11
Which of the following is NOT an example of a proactive behavior management strategy?
Removing privileges for misbehavior
ExplanationDisciplinary action for misbehavior is reactive, not proactive.
#12
Which of the following is a key component of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
Identifying triggers and maintaining factors of behavior
ExplanationExamining what triggers and sustains specific behaviors.
#13
What is the term used to describe a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring?
Negative punishment
ExplanationDecreasing behavior likelihood by removing a desirable stimulus.
#14
What is the main principle behind the use of differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO)?
To provide reinforcement for any behavior other than the target behavior
ExplanationReinforcing any behavior except the problem behavior.
#15
What is the term used to describe teaching a new behavior by breaking it down into smaller steps and reinforcing each successive step?
Forward chaining
ExplanationTeaching by reinforcing steps in the forward sequence.
#16
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'antecedent' in behavior analysis?
A stimulus or event that precedes a behavior
ExplanationStimulus or event preceding and influencing behavior.
#17
What is the term used to describe the process of systematically fading prompts to promote independent behavior?
Prompt fading
ExplanationGradual reduction of prompts to encourage independent behavior.
#18
Which of the following is a characteristic of a functional analysis in behavior intervention?
It involves directly manipulating antecedents and consequences to observe behavior changes
ExplanationDirect manipulation of antecedents and consequences to observe behavior changes.