Principles and Foundations of Behavior Analysis Quiz

Test your knowledge on behavior analysis principles, founders, terms, and techniques with this comprehensive quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of behavior analysis?

Cognitive restructuring
Positive reinforcement
Freudian psychoanalysis
Existential therapy
#2

What does the 'ABC' stand for in behavior analysis?

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Action, Behavior, Consequence
Antecedent, Behavior, Context
Action, Behavior, Context
#3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of behaviorism?

Focus on unconscious motives
Emphasis on subjective experiences
Study of observable behavior
Exploration of existential concerns
#4

Which of the following is a key principle of behavior analysis when designing interventions?

Emphasizing subjective experiences
Focusing on unconscious motives
Using reinforcement contingencies
Exploring existential concerns
#5

Who is considered the founder of behavior analysis?

Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
#6

What is the primary focus of behavior analysis?

Exploring unconscious motives
Examining cognitive processes
Understanding observable behavior
Studying existential concerns
#7

What is the term for the process of breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, more manageable components for analysis?

Behavioral segmentation
Behavioral dissection
Behavioral modification
Behavioral shaping
#8

Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement in behavior analysis?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Neutral reinforcement
#9

Which of the following terms refers to the process of gradually reinforcing behaviors that are closer and closer to the desired behavior?

Backward chaining
Forward chaining
Shaping
Prompting
#10

In behavior analysis, what is the term for gradually eliminating a behavior by removing the reinforcement that follows it?

Extinction
Discrimination
Reinforcement
Punishment
#11

What does the 'SD' stand for in behavior analysis?

Sensory deprivation
Stimulus deprivation
Stimulus discrimination
Sensory discrimination
#12

Which of the following is an example of a behavior modification technique based on operant conditioning?

Systematic desensitization
Flooding
Token economy
Free association
#13

According to behavior analysis, what is the primary determinant of behavior?

Genetics
Environment
Cognitive processes
Biological predispositions
#14

Which of the following is a key component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

Diagnosis
Assessment
Reinforcement schedule
Medication dosage

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