Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Quiz

Test your knowledge of ABA principles & applications with 12 quiz questions covering reinforcement, antecedents, behavior modification, and more!

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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

Which of the following is a key principle of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

Punishment

Negative reinforcement

Positive reinforcement

Randomization

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

What does the term 'ABC' stand for in the context of ABA?

Association, Behavior, Consequence

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

Activity, Behavior, Condition

Action, Behavior, Consequence

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

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

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.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior that can be targeted for change in ABA?

Observable

Measurable

Subjective

Definable

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

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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

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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

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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