Question 1

Direct observation assessment is also referred to as ___________.

Accepted Answer

ABC observation

Question 2

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as):

Accepted Answer

A)  functional assessment 
B)  experimental analysis 
C)  descriptive analysis 
D)  A and B 
A)  functional assessment 
B)  experimental analysis 
C)  descriptive analysis 
D)  A and B B

Question 3

If a person strums his guitar a certain way and it makes a great sound, the person is more likely to strum the guitar that way again.His is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic positive reinforcement 
B)  social positive reinforcement 
C)  automatic negative reinforcement 
D)  social negative reinforcement 
A)  automatic positive reinforcement 
B)  social positive reinforcement 
C)  automatic negative reinforcement 
D)  social negative reinforcement A

Question 4

If a problem behavior produces stimulation that is reinforcing, this is an example of _______________________ positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a problem behavior produces stimulation that...

Question 5

A functional analysis demonstrates a ___________ between the antecedents/consequences and the problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

functional

Question 6

When is it necessary to conduct a functional analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  when information from interviews and ABC observations is consistent 
B)  when information from interviews and direct observations leads to a clear hypothesis 
C)  to show a functional relationship between behavior, antecedents, and consequences 
D)  all of these 
A)  when information from interviews and ABC observations is consistent 
B)  when information from interviews and direct observations leads to a clear hypothesis 
C)  to show a functional relationship between behavior, antecedents, and consequences 
D)  all of these

Question 7

Which of the following is referred to as a descriptive assessment, due to the fact that antecedents and consequences are described rather than manipulated?

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect methods 
B)  direct observation 
C)  experimental analysis 
D)  A and B 
A)  indirect methods 
B)  direct observation 
C)  experimental analysis 
D)  A and B

Question 8

A functional assessment should be conducted prior to treatment for a problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A teacher is working with a child who frequently engages in fighting with other children on the playground.The teacher observes and records the events that immediately precede and follow the child's behavior of fighting.Which method of conducting a functional assessment is the teacher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional analysis 
B)  direct observation 
C)  indirect methods 
D)  experimental manipulation 
A)  functional analysis 
B)  direct observation 
C)  indirect methods 
D)  experimental manipulation

Question 10

Indirect assessment involves interviews and questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Respondent behavior is controlled by ___________ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by ___________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

antecedent

Question 12

Provide 3 questions that can generate information about the antecedents and consequences of a problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

Antecedents:
When does the problem behav

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of indirect functional assessment methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are relatively easy to conduct 
B)  they do not require a lot of time 
C)  interview formats and questionnaires are available 
D)  they rely on the memory of informants 
A)  they are relatively easy to conduct 
B)  they do not require a lot of time 
C)  interview formats and questionnaires are available 
D)  they rely on the memory of informants

Question 14

When an observer records the three-term-contingency, this is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an observer records the three-term-contingency, this...

Question 15

You have just conducted a functional assessment for Larry's problem behaviors of hitting, screaming and kicking.You hypothesize that when Larry's dad is busy and Larry throws a tantrum, his dad reinforces his problem behaviors by sitting down and talking with him.What would you do to determine your hypothesis is correct?

Accepted Answer

I would run two conditions of a function

Question 16

What are descriptive assessments?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive assessment methods (intervie

Question 17

Which method of ABC observation is typically used after the behavior, antecedents, and consequences have already been identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  checklist method 
B)  descriptive method 
C)  interval recording method 
D)  A and C 
A)  checklist method 
B)  descriptive method 
C)  interval recording method 
D)  A and C

Question 18

A parent is trying to decrease the frequency of a child's swearing behavior.The parent observes the child and writes down a description of the behavior, antecedents, and consequences each time the child swears.In this example, the parent is using the ____________ method of ABC observation.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect 
B)  checklist 
C)  interval recording 
D)  descriptive 
A)  indirect 
B)  checklist 
C)  interval recording 
D)  descriptive

Question 19

Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________ assessment methods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________...

Question 20

If a problem behavior is reinforced by attention, it is an example of ___________________ positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a problem behavior is reinforced by...

Exam 13: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

Direct observation assessment is also referred to as ___________.

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as):

If a person strums his guitar a certain way and it makes a great sound, the person is more likely to strum the guitar that way again.His is an example of:

If a problem behavior produces stimulation that is reinforcing, this is an example of _______________________ positive reinforcement.

A functional analysis demonstrates a ___________ between the antecedents/consequences and the problem behavior.

When is it necessary to conduct a functional analysis?

Which of the following is referred to as a descriptive assessment, due to the fact that antecedents and consequences are described rather than manipulated?

A functional assessment should be conducted prior to treatment for a problem behavior.

A teacher is working with a child who frequently engages in fighting with other children on the playground.The teacher observes and records the events that immediately precede and follow the child's behavior of fighting.Which method of conducting a functional assessment is the teacher using?

Indirect assessment involves interviews and questionnaires.

Respondent behavior is controlled by ___________ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by ___________ and ___________.

Provide 3 questions that can generate information about the antecedents and consequences of a problem behavior.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of indirect functional assessment methods?

When an observer records the three-term-contingency, this is called ___________.

What are descriptive assessments?

Which method of ABC observation is typically used after the behavior, antecedents, and consequences have already been identified?

A parent is trying to decrease the frequency of a child's swearing behavior.The parent observes the child and writes down a description of the behavior, antecedents, and consequences each time the child swears.In this example, the parent is using the ____________ method of ABC observation.

Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________ assessment methods.

If a problem behavior is reinforced by attention, it is an example of ___________________ positive reinforcement.

Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

Extinction

Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Filters

Respondent behavior is controlled by _____ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by _ and _______.