Cooper Chapter 1 – SAFMEDS Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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How do behavior analysts measure success?
Success is measured by observable and quantifiable changes in behavior as a result of
systematic interventions.
What type of behavior is considered "voluntary" in ABA?
Operant behavior, ...
Cooper Chapter 1 – SAFMEDS
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How do behavior analysts measure success?
✔✔Success is measured by observable and quantifiable changes in behavior as a result of
systematic interventions.
What type of behavior is considered "voluntary" in ABA?
✔✔Operant behavior, which is influenced by its consequences, is considered voluntary.
What principle explains why a child repeats a behavior after being praised for it?
✔✔This is an example of reinforcement, where the positive consequence (praise) increases the
likelihood of the behavior being repeated.
What is the role of the environment in shaping behavior?
✔✔The environment plays a crucial role by providing stimuli and consequences that influence
behavior patterns over time.
What do we call the process of removing reinforcement to reduce an unwanted behavior?
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, ✔✔This is called extinction, where the behavior decreases because it is no longer reinforced.
How can a behavior analyst determine if a behavior is "functional"?
✔✔By performing a functional behavior assessment (FBA) to determine the environmental
causes or functions of the behavior.
When is "punishment" used in ABA?
✔✔Punishment is used to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior by following it with
an aversive consequence.
What is the difference between "positive reinforcement" and "negative reinforcement"?
✔✔Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior, while negative
reinforcement removes an unpleasant stimulus to increase behavior.
How does "shaping" help in learning new behaviors?
✔✔Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of the target behavior, gradually
guiding the individual to the desired response.
Why is "data collection" critical in ABA?
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