Question 1

Which type of functional assessment hypothesis is more likely to address the issue of social validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  social 
C)  curricular 
D)  behavioral 
A)  functional 
B)  social 
C)  curricular 
D)  behavioral A

Question 2

Behavior intervention plans should be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Transfer of function refers to a behavior that has more than one outcome or intent

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the main task to undertake during the functional analysis stage of functional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting information from interview and direct observation techniques 
B)  generating a diagnosis and labeling the child as a way to obtain additional support from involved professionals 
C)  determining what conditioned stimuli has been paired with the unconditioned response so that alternative stimuli can elicit an appropriate behavior 
D)  systematically manipulate behaviors related to identified functions and environmental factors believed to prompt and maintain a behavior 
A)  collecting information from interview and direct observation techniques 
B)  generating a diagnosis and labeling the child as a way to obtain additional support from involved professionals 
C)  determining what conditioned stimuli has been paired with the unconditioned response so that alternative stimuli can elicit an appropriate behavior 
D)  systematically manipulate behaviors related to identified functions and environmental factors believed to prompt and maintain a behavior

Question 5

Which type of direct observation technique involves listing various tasks and activities along a vertical axis of a grid and listing certain types of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors along the horizontal axis or a grid?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-B-C analysis 
B)  scatter plot 
C)  behavior observation chart 
D)  behavior rating scale 
A)  A-B-C analysis 
B)  scatter plot 
C)  behavior observation chart 
D)  behavior rating scale

Question 6

Which of the following is not  a component of a good behavioral intervention plan (BIP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  it describes behaviors in detail 
B)  it is developed from FBA results 
C)  it includes a replacement behavior 
D)  it makes problem behaviors relevant 
A)  it describes behaviors in detail 
B)  it is developed from FBA results 
C)  it includes a replacement behavior 
D)  it makes problem behaviors relevant

Question 7

Multiply controlled behaviors occur when one behavior is controlled by multiple antecedents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following best describes what makes one approach to assessment more functional than another approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which information describes specific aptitude by treatment interactions 
B)  the degree to which information is based on standardized tests 
C)  the degree to which information has direct implications for modifying children's behaviors 
D)  the degree to which information focuses on characteristics inherent to a child 
A)  the degree to which information describes specific aptitude by treatment interactions 
B)  the degree to which information is based on standardized tests 
C)  the degree to which information has direct implications for modifying children's behaviors 
D)  the degree to which information focuses on characteristics inherent to a child

Question 9

Why does a behavioral intervention plan typically begin with a summary of the findings from the FBA?

Accepted Answer

A)  because it is important to summarize the manipulations conducted 
B)  because many educators do not understand FBA results 
C)  because a new hypothesis might be needed 
D)  because environmental changes may be necessary before implementation 
A)  because it is important to summarize the manipulations conducted 
B)  because many educators do not understand FBA results 
C)  because a new hypothesis might be needed 
D)  because environmental changes may be necessary before implementation

Question 10

Explain an outcome under the classification of behavioral intent

Accepted Answer

An outcome under the classification of b

Question 11

List at least three reasons to test a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

1. To validate the accuracy of the hypot

Question 12

A replacement behavior refers to an appropriate behavior that accomplishes the same outcome for a child as the inappropriate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How can educators correct multiply controlled behaviors or transfer of function?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish rigorous experimental control over long periods 
B)  have multiple observers test a hypothesis 
C)  generate and test additional hypotheses 
D)  restart the testing process 
A)  establish rigorous experimental control over long periods 
B)  have multiple observers test a hypothesis 
C)  generate and test additional hypotheses 
D)  restart the testing process

Question 14

Social validity refers to the extent to which students' behavior is reliable and valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a basic assumption of functional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  all behavior is genetically determined 
B)  all behavior is purposeful 
C)  all behavior is reflexive 
D)  all behavior is chemically balanced 
A)  all behavior is genetically determined 
B)  all behavior is purposeful 
C)  all behavior is reflexive 
D)  all behavior is chemically balanced

Question 16

Which of the following is the major key to understanding functional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  that functional assessment uses standardized tests to categorize children 
B)  that functional assessment is actually traditional assessment backwards 
C)  that functional assessment focuses on child characteristics 
D)  that functional assessment is a development approach to evaluation 
A)  that functional assessment uses standardized tests to categorize children 
B)  that functional assessment is actually traditional assessment backwards 
C)  that functional assessment focuses on child characteristics 
D)  that functional assessment is a development approach to evaluation

Question 17

Why might it be necessary to overrule results of a functional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the hypothesis did not fully cover the behavior 
B)  the behaviors are dangerous to the student or others 
C)  the observation was not over a long enough period 
D)  the baseline does not have enough data 
A)  the hypothesis did not fully cover the behavior 
B)  the behaviors are dangerous to the student or others 
C)  the observation was not over a long enough period 
D)  the baseline does not have enough data

Question 18

What is the byproduct of collecting information from interview and direct observation during the initial stage of functional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  testable hypotheses 
B)  advanced organizers 
C)  functional portfolios 
D)  differential diagnosis 
A)  testable hypotheses 
B)  advanced organizers 
C)  functional portfolios 
D)  differential diagnosis

Question 19

What is the purpose of functional assessments?

Accepted Answer

Functional assessments are conducted to

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding contextual hypotheses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at modifying some aspect of the curriculum. 
B)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at teaching children replacement behaviors. 
C)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at modifying some aspect of the environment. 
D)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at remediating individual-specific deficiencies. 
A)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at modifying some aspect of the curriculum. 
B)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at teaching children replacement behaviors. 
C)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at modifying some aspect of the environment. 
D)  Contextual hypotheses typically result in interventions aimed at remediating individual-specific deficiencies.

Which type of functional assessment hypothesis is more likely to address the issue of social validity?

Behavior intervention plans should be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Transfer of function refers to a behavior that has more than one outcome or intent

What is the main task to undertake during the functional analysis stage of functional assessment?

Which type of direct observation technique involves listing various tasks and activities along a vertical axis of a grid and listing certain types of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors along the horizontal axis or a grid?

Which of the following is not a component of a good behavioral intervention plan (BIP)?

Multiply controlled behaviors occur when one behavior is controlled by multiple antecedents.

Which of the following best describes what makes one approach to assessment more functional than another approach?

Why does a behavioral intervention plan typically begin with a summary of the findings from the FBA?

Explain an outcome under the classification of behavioral intent

List at least three reasons to test a hypothesis.

A replacement behavior refers to an appropriate behavior that accomplishes the same outcome for a child as the inappropriate behavior.

How can educators correct multiply controlled behaviors or transfer of function?

Social validity refers to the extent to which students' behavior is reliable and valid.

Which of the following is a basic assumption of functional assessment?

Which of the following is the major key to understanding functional assessment?

Why might it be necessary to overrule results of a functional assessment?

What is the byproduct of collecting information from interview and direct observation during the initial stage of functional assessment?

What is the purpose of functional assessments?

Which of the following statements is true regarding contextual hypotheses?

Introduction to Behavior Management

Impediments to Managing Behavior

Theories of Behavior

Basic Principles of Behavior

Counting and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior

Preventative Approaches

Reinforcement Techniques for Increasing Behavior

Differential Reinforcement for Decreasing Behavior

Punishment

Teaching Self-Management

Cognitive-Behavior Modification

Promoting Generalization Glossary -Index

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Exam 7: Functional Assessment of Behavior Problems

Which type of functional assessment hypothesis is more likely to address the issue of social validity?

Behavior intervention plans should be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Transfer of function refers to a behavior that has more than one outcome or intent

What is the main task to undertake during the functional analysis stage of functional assessment?

Which type of direct observation technique involves listing various tasks and activities along a vertical axis of a grid and listing certain types of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors along the horizontal axis or a grid?

Which of the following is not a component of a good behavioral intervention plan (BIP)?

Multiply controlled behaviors occur when one behavior is controlled by multiple antecedents.

Which of the following best describes what makes one approach to assessment more functional than another approach?

Why does a behavioral intervention plan typically begin with a summary of the findings from the FBA?

Explain an outcome under the classification of behavioral intent

List at least three reasons to test a hypothesis.

A replacement behavior refers to an appropriate behavior that accomplishes the same outcome for a child as the inappropriate behavior.

How can educators correct multiply controlled behaviors or transfer of function?

Social validity refers to the extent to which students' behavior is reliable and valid.

Which of the following is a basic assumption of functional assessment?

Which of the following is the major key to understanding functional assessment?

Why might it be necessary to overrule results of a functional assessment?

What is the byproduct of collecting information from interview and direct observation during the initial stage of functional assessment?

What is the purpose of functional assessments?

Which of the following statements is true regarding contextual hypotheses?

Introduction to Behavior Management

Impediments to Managing Behavior

Theories of Behavior

Basic Principles of Behavior

Counting and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior

Preventative Approaches

Reinforcement Techniques for Increasing Behavior

Differential Reinforcement for Decreasing Behavior

Punishment

Teaching Self-Management

Cognitive-Behavior Modification

Promoting Generalization Glossary -Index

Filters