#1
What is the primary goal of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
To understand cognitive processes
To diagnose mental disorders
To increase or decrease targeted behaviors
To provide counseling services
#2
Which of the following is a key principle of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
Punishment
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Randomization
#3
In ABA, what is the role of a behavior analyst?
To provide counseling to individuals with behavioral issues
To diagnose mental disorders
To design and implement behavior modification programs based on scientific principles
To administer medication for behavioral disorders
#4
What does the term 'ABC' stand for in the context of ABA?
Association, Behavior, Consequence
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Activity, Behavior, Condition
Action, Behavior, Consequence
#5
What does the term 'reinforcement' mean in the context of ABA?
Punishing an undesirable behavior
Increasing the likelihood of a behavior occurring again
Decreasing the occurrence of a behavior
Eliminating a behavior completely
#6
Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcement in ABA?
Taking away a child's favorite toy
Ignoring a tantrum
Giving a child a sticker for completing a task
Sending a child to time-out
#7
What is the difference between discrete trial training (DTT) and naturalistic teaching strategies in ABA?
DTT focuses on structured, teacher-led sessions, while naturalistic teaching is more child-directed and occurs in everyday situations.
DTT relies solely on positive reinforcement, while naturalistic teaching uses punishment techniques.
DTT emphasizes punishment to decrease undesirable behaviors, while naturalistic teaching focuses on reinforcement for desirable behaviors.
DTT is only used with children, while naturalistic teaching is used with adults.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior that can be targeted for change in ABA?
Observable
Measurable
Subjective
Definable
#9
What is the term for a procedure in which a behavior is gradually changed by reinforcing successive approximations to the target behavior?
Shaping
Chaining
Prompting
Modeling
#10
What is meant by the term 'generalization' in the context of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
The process of applying ABA techniques across different individuals
The transfer of behavior change from training situations to everyday contexts
The use of reinforcement to strengthen behaviors
The elimination of undesirable behaviors through punishment
#11
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Money
A sticker
Praise
A favorite toy
#12
In ABA, what is the purpose of conducting preference assessments?
To diagnose behavioral disorders
To identify reinforcers that are motivating for an individual
To determine the consequences of behaviors
To analyze antecedents to problem behaviors
#13
Which of the following is an example of a behavior reduction procedure in ABA?
Implementing a token economy system
Using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA)
Teaching a replacement behavior
Applying extinction to decrease a behavior
#14
What is the term used in ABA to describe the process of breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, manageable components?
Behavior segmentation
Behavioral disassembly
Task analysis
Behavior deconstruction
#15
Which of the following is an example of a naturally occurring reinforcer?
Money
A token
Praise
A favorite activity
#16
What is the primary focus of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) in ABA?
To reduce problematic behaviors
To increase language and social skills in young children with autism
To provide counseling for individuals with behavioral issues
To assess cognitive abilities in children
#17
Which of the following is an example of a negative reinforcement in ABA?
Giving a child a sticker for completing a task
Removing an aversive stimulus when a behavior occurs
Implementing a timeout procedure
Taking away a child's favorite toy
#18
What is the term used in ABA to describe the systematic fading of prompts to promote independent responding?
Prompt reduction
Prompt fading
Prompt elimination
Prompt withdrawal
#19
Which of the following is an example of a continuous reinforcement schedule in ABA?
Reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs
Reinforcing a behavior only occasionally
Reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of responses
Reinforcing a behavior after a variable amount of time
#20
What is the term used in ABA to describe the process of ensuring that behavior change is maintained over time and across different environments?
Generalization
Stabilization
Maintenance
Consistency
#21
Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?
Money
A sticker
Praise
A favorite toy
#22
In ABA, what is the term used to describe the process of gradually introducing a non-preferred task or activity while maintaining engagement in a preferred activity?
Chaining
Prompting
Shaping
Premack principle
#23
In ABA, what does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
The behavior being targeted for change
A stimulus or event that precedes a behavior
The consequence of a behavior
The reinforcement schedule
#24
What is a functional behavior assessment (FBA) used for in ABA?
To diagnose developmental disorders
To identify the environmental variables that influence behavior
To prescribe medication for behavioral issues
To assess cognitive abilities