Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Behavior Analysis Professionals Quiz
Test your knowledge on ABA fundamentals. Explore topics like reinforcement, prompting, ABC model, and more in this behavior analysis quiz.
#1
What is the primary goal of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
To analyze human behavior
To change socially significant behavior
To study animal behavior
To understand cognitive processes
#2
What is a reinforcer in the context of ABA?
A stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior
An event that increases the likelihood of a behavior
A consequence that has no effect on behavior
A punishment technique
#3
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of ABA?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#4
In ABA, what does the term 'prompting' refer to?
A form of reinforcement
Providing cues or assistance to help someone perform a behavior
Implementing punishment techniques
Ignoring unwanted behavior
#5
What does the acronym ABC stand for in the context of ABA?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Applied Behavioral Context
Assessment of Behavioral Change
Action, Behavior, Consequence
#6
What is the term for the process of breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, manageable components?
Behavioral analysis
Behavioral shaping
Behavioral chaining
Behavioral modification
#7
What is meant by the term 'functional analysis' in ABA?
An analysis of the function or purpose of a behavior
A study of the individual's genetic makeup
An assessment of environmental factors
An analysis of the individual's intelligence level
#8
In ABA, what is the function of a behavior?
The specific action the individual engages in
The underlying cause or purpose of the behavior
The frequency of the behavior
The duration of the behavior
#9
What does 'generalization' refer to in the context of ABA?
The process of applying learned behaviors in different settings or situations
The process of teaching specific skills
The process of eliminating unwanted behaviors
The process of reinforcing behaviors consistently
#10
What is 'stimulus control' in ABA?
The process of changing the antecedent stimuli to reduce behavior
The process of a behavior occurring only in the presence of certain stimuli
The process of reinforcing behaviors consistently
The process of using physical prompts to assist with behavior
#11
In ABA, what is the term for the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly closer to the desired behavior?
Chaining
Fading
Shaping
Prompting
#12
What is the term for the process of gradually reducing the frequency or intensity of a behavior by not reinforcing it?
Punishment fading
Extinction
Reinforcement fading
Response cost
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