#1
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
Positive reinforcement
ExplanationUsing rewards to increase desired behaviors.
#2
Who is considered the founder of Applied Behavior Analysis?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationPioneer in behaviorism and reinforcement theory.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Food
ExplanationInnately satisfying needs like hunger.
#4
What is the term for systematically changing variables to observe their effects on behavior?
Functional analysis
ExplanationStudying the relationship between stimuli and behaviors.
#5
What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in the context of ABA?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationFramework for analyzing behavior triggers.
#6
What is the term for breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, more manageable components?
Task analysis
ExplanationDeconstructing behaviors for easier learning.
#7
What is the term for gradually reducing the frequency or intensity of a behavior?
Extinction
ExplanationDiminishing behavior by withholding reinforcement.
#8
What is the term for the process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior?
Shaping
ExplanationRewarding closer and closer approximations of the target behavior.
#9
Which of the following is a key component of the Behavior Skills Training (BST) model?
Prompting
ExplanationUsing cues to teach new skills or behaviors.
#10
In ABA, what is the primary focus when designing interventions?
Promoting adaptive behaviors
ExplanationEnhancing functional skills and independence.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behaviorism?
Emphasis on cognitive processes
ExplanationFocuses on observable actions rather than mental processes.