ABA

Abative Effect correct answer: a decrease in the current frequency of behavior that has been reinforced by the stimulus that is increased in reinforcing effectiveness by the same motivating operation. Ex: Food ingestion abates (decreases the current frequency of) behavior that has been reinforced by food. Abolishing Operation correct answer: A motivating operation that decreases the reinforcing effectiveness of a stimulus, object, or event. Ex: the reinforcing effectiveness of food is aboli...

Continuous measurement (definition) correct answer: Continuous recording methods are when you record EVERY instance of a behavior occurring Continuous Measurement: (Kinds-3) correct answer: Frequency Duration Latency Frequency correct answer: An exact count of how many times a behavior occurs during an observational period Duration correct answer: total amount of time or "how long" a behavior occurs, Latency correct answer: How long does it take for the behavior to initi...

The levels of understanding science provides includes: A. Prediction, description & control B. Prediction, description & calculation C. Prediction, depiction & illustration D. Picture, description & control correct answer: A. Prediction, description & control A __________ ________ is a group of responses of varying topography, all of which produce the same effect on the environment. correct answer: Response class A reflex is a ___________ _________ relation consisting of an anteceden...

In behavior modification, what a person says and does is referred to as: a. behavior b. effort c. motivated d. intention correct answer: a. behavior Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior? a. behavior has dimensions b. behavior is lawful c. behavior can be observed, described, and recorded d. behavior is always overt correct answer: d. behavior is always overt What dimension of behavior is a measure of how long the behavior occurred? a. latency b...

What is Autism? correct answer: A developmental disorder diagnosed before the age of 3 characterized by the inability to from normal social relationships, repetitive behavior patters and the inability to communicate with others Diagnostic criteria for Autism according to the DSM-IV correct answer: Social Interactions (must meet 2), Communication (must meet 1), Restrictive repetitive and stereotypical behavior patterns (must meet 1) What is ABA? correct answer: The application of "Princ...

Behavioral assessment involves the use of: correct answer: a variety of methods Two types of variables are examined in a behavior analytic study. They are: correct answer: dependent/ independent A Target behavior is: correct answer: a behavior selected for change A method used by a behavior analyst to gather data during behavioral assessment is the correct answer: interview observation checklist ecological assessment A behavioral cusp is a correct answer: a behavior that h...

Comprehensive Individualized Intensive early intervention CORRECT ANSWERS: ABA techniques are broken down into 3 categories: Comprehensive CORRECT ANSWERS: refers to interventions that address a full range of life skills, from communication and sociability to self-care and readiness for school. Early intervention CORRECT ANSWERS: refers to programs designed to begin before age 4. Intensive CORRECT ANSWERS: refers to programs that total 25 to 40 hours per week for 1 to 3 years V...

A social story describes a situation, skills, or concept in terms of relevent social cues, perspectives, and _________ in a specifically defined style and format A. uncommon responses B. appropriate responses C. inappropriate responses D. common responses CORRECT ANSWERS: D. common responses What is not an example of Perspective Taking? A. Keeping track of what others are thinking and feeling B. Groaning when you see someone get hurt C. Feeling another person's emotions D. Understan...