#1
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in Behavioral Therapy within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
Cognitive Restructuring
ExplanationCognitive Restructuring is not a technique used in ABA; ABA focuses on observable behaviors.
#2
In ABA, what does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in the context of behavior analysis?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationABC in ABA stands for Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence, representing the components of behavior analysis.
#3
What does the acronym 'ABA' stand for in the context of behavioral therapy?
Applied Behavioral Analysis
ExplanationABA stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis in the context of behavioral therapy.
#4
In ABA, what is the term for using a preferred item or activity to reinforce a desired behavior?
Positive Reinforcement
ExplanationPositive Reinforcement in ABA involves using a preferred item or activity to reinforce a desired behavior.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of behaviors targeted for modification in ABA?
Subjective
ExplanationSubjective is not a common characteristic of behaviors targeted for modification in ABA.
#6
Which of the following is a primary focus of Behavioral Therapy within ABA?
Modifying observable behaviors
ExplanationThe primary focus of ABA is modifying observable behaviors through various techniques.
#7
What is the primary goal of using shaping as a technique in ABA?
To reinforce behaviors that are successively closer to the target behavior
ExplanationShaping in ABA aims to reinforce behaviors progressively closer to the target behavior.
#8
In ABA, what is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing reinforcement for a behavior until it no longer occurs?
Extinction
ExplanationExtinction in ABA involves gradually reducing reinforcement until a behavior no longer occurs.
#9
Which of the following is a common strategy in ABA for increasing the frequency of a desired behavior?
Prompting
ExplanationPrompting is a common ABA strategy for increasing the frequency of a desired behavior.
#10
What is a primary focus of Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) in ABA?
Understanding the function of behavior
ExplanationFBA in ABA focuses on understanding the function of behavior to inform interventions.
#11
What is a primary difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?
In classical conditioning, the learner's behavior influences the outcome, while in operant conditioning, the outcome influences the learner's behavior.
ExplanationClassical conditioning involves behavior influencing outcome, while operant conditioning involves outcome influencing behavior.
#12
What is the primary goal of differential reinforcement in ABA?
To reinforce a specific behavior while extinguishing a similar behavior
ExplanationDifferential reinforcement in ABA aims to reinforce a specific behavior while extinguishing a similar behavior.
#13
Which ABA technique involves breaking a task into smaller, more manageable steps to teach complex skills?
Chaining
ExplanationChaining in ABA involves breaking down tasks into smaller steps to teach complex skills.
#14
What term in ABA refers to the process of reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior until the desired behavior is achieved?
Shaping
ExplanationShaping in ABA involves reinforcing successive approximations toward the desired behavior.
#15
Which ABA technique involves teaching a desired behavior by demonstrating it in front of the learner?
Modeling
ExplanationModeling in ABA involves teaching a desired behavior by demonstrating it in front of the learner.
#16
Which ABA technique involves systematically exposing an individual to a feared stimulus while preventing avoidance?
Systematic Desensitization
ExplanationSystematic Desensitization in ABA involves gradual exposure to a feared stimulus to reduce avoidance.
#17
What is the primary aim of implementing a token economy system in ABA?
To reinforce target behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for desired rewards
ExplanationToken economy in ABA aims to reinforce target behaviors using tokens exchangeable for desired rewards.
#18
Which ABA technique involves teaching a new behavior by reinforcing successive approximations toward the desired behavior?
Shaping
ExplanationShaping in ABA involves teaching a new behavior by reinforcing successive approximations toward the desired behavior.