Applied Behavior Analysis Overview

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Which of the following accurately describes Applied Behavior Analysis?

A branch of psychology that emphasizes observable behaviors. (correct)

A branch of psychology that exclusively studies unconscious behaviors.

A method focusing solely on internal cognitive processes.

A technique used mostly in educational settings.

Which credentials can be achieved upon completing a Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis?

School Counselors

Registered Behavior Technicians (correct)

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) (correct)

Clinical Psychologists

What does SAFMEDS stand for?

Standardize-All-Fast-Multiple-Effective-Duration-Simple

Say-All-Fast-Minute-Every-Day-Shuffle (correct)

Study-All-Focus-Memory-Every-Data-Sequence

Select-All-Fast-Multiple-Every-Duration-Skip

Which of the following statements about summary labels is correct?

They are considered explanatory fictions. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of behavior is typically measured in a subjective manner?

Duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the course discussed?

Pavlovian conditioning Signup and view all the answers

In behavior analysis, which of the following is considered a measurable behavior?

Reduced cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the definition of behavior?

Muscular activity Signup and view all the answers

A behavior that has been gradually strengthened by the direct-acting effect of reinforcement is said to be:

Contingency shaped Signup and view all the answers

A description of a three-term contingency is referred to as a(n):

Contingency-shaped behavior Signup and view all the answers

A rule is less likely to be followed if it identifies:

A small consequence Signup and view all the answers

Using physical contact to guide someone through appropriate behavior is called:

Physical guidance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an example of antecedent control?

Positive reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

According to Suzie’s teacher, 'Suzie is a good student because she is highly motivated.' This is an example of ____________ view of motivation.

A traditional Signup and view all the answers

With unconditioned motivating operations (UMOs):

Both the value-altering and behavior altering effects are innate Signup and view all the answers

A request made by a customer for a double Scotch on the rocks is an example of a(n):

Mand Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on the parent's behavior in the scenario described?

Positive reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about punishment is TRUE?

Punishment may create fear and avoidance in the person being punished. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect observed immediately after implementing punishment?

A punishment burst, similar to an extinction burst. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is UNTRUE about punishment?

Punishment teaches the person what they should do instead. Signup and view all the answers

Which process occurs when behavior becomes more likely in the presence of one stimulus due to reinforcement in another context?

Generalization Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes a potential outcome of using punishment inconsistently?

Introduction of intermittent reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What closely monitored aspect is particularly emphasized for certified Behavior Analysts regarding punishment?

Reinforcement-based procedures should be tried before punishment Signup and view all the answers

What may result from overuse of punishment according to ethical considerations?

Violation of human rights and dignity Signup and view all the answers

What is demonstrated by Richard's decreased likelihood to try opening the window after multiple failed attempts?

Extinction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is NOT a requirement for extinction to occur?

Knowledge of the person's cognitive abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding spontaneous recovery and extinction bursts?

An extinction burst can happen without any prior spontaneous recovery. Signup and view all the answers

In an extinction scenario, which behavior is expected regardless of the history of reinforcement schedule?

Behavior reduces at the same rate eventually Signup and view all the answers

What does the term extinction refer to in behavioral psychology?

The process of weakening a behavior by removing reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes a potential misconception about extinction?

Extinction is equivalent to punishment. Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be beneficial to explain an extinction program to a person?

It enhances their understanding of the process. Signup and view all the answers

What is an extinction burst?

A temporary increase in response occurrence after reinforcement is removed. Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best describes shaping?

Differential reinforcement of successive approximations to a target behavior. Signup and view all the answers

If a sprinter is being reinforced for starting more quickly over time, this is an example of which type of shaping?

Latency Signup and view all the answers

In the example where a child learns to say 'water' through successive approximations, what aspect is being shaped?

Topography Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would not benefit from using shaping?

Decreasing the latency of a behavior Signup and view all the answers

Shaping can be conceived of as which of the following?

A series of steps, with the first step being the first approximation. Signup and view all the answers

What is behavioral chaining?

Linking a series of different behaviors in a stimulus-response chain. Signup and view all the answers

Which method requires the client to attempt every step in the chain on each trial?

Total task chaining Signup and view all the answers

Research indicates total task chaining is the most effective overall for which of the following?

Complex behavior sequences. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred if Freddy has $2 in his hand and each bottle costs $2?

The AO is present. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes differential reinforcement?

It entails reinforcing appropriate behavior while implementing extinction for inappropriate behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which method is most effective for reducing a student's bathroom requests to no more than 1 per class period?

Differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL) - spaced responding Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the limitations of Differential Reinforcement of Other behaviors (DRO)?

It does not teach any new behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a way to effectively weaken or decrease behaviors?

Differential reinforcement of zero rates (DRO) Signup and view all the answers

What does the teacher need to ensure for the DRO method to be successful?

Use a powerful reinforcer for the absence of the problem behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What procedure is suggested for Efriam, who swears to obtain peer attention?

Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the consequences of DRO is true?

DRO can inadvertently reinforce other problem behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quiz 1 - Course Intro

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a branch of psychology.
Students meeting the academic requirements for BCBA, BCaBA, BIs, BTS, Instructors, or Registered Behavior Technicians, are those completing a Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
SAFMEDS stands for Say-All-Fast-Minute-Every-Day-Shuffle.

Quiz 2 - Overview of ABA

Summary labels (e.g., personality, self-esteem) are explanatory fictions, summarizing behavioral patterns without explaining them.
Summary labels can be efficient ways to talk about behaviors, but most people quickly understand them.
Summary labels can carry negative connotations.
Latency is often the most subjectively measured behavior dimension. (unless specialized equipment is available)
This course will primarily focus on Pavlovian conditioning of behavior.

Quiz 3 - Behavioural Assessment

Most behavioral assessment data is analyzed using statistical software packages like SPSS, MATLAB, R, or SAS.
Indirect assessments are cheaper, convenient, and allow you to see the target behavior.
Interviewing and modeling the problem behaviors is an example of indirect assessment.

Quiz 4 - Reinforcement

Money is a generalized conditioned reinforcer.

Quiz 5 - Operant Extinction

Extinction can be applied to any behavior, including newly learned behaviors.
Ignoring a behavior is a form of extinction.

Quiz 6 - Shaping and Chaining

Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior.
Shaping is reinforcing behavior that moves closer to a desired response, gradually improving the behavior.
An example of shaping is a child learning to say "water".

Quiz 7 - Schedules of Reinforcement

Continuous reinforcement means reinforcing every instance of a target response.
Intermittent reinforcement means reinforcing some, but not all, instances of a response.
Continuous reinforcement (CR) is functionally the same as FR1.

Quiz 8 - Stimulus Control

Stimulus control refers to how environmental stimuli affect the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring.
A stimulus control is about rules, cues in the environment, and how one understands what they are supposed to do.

Quiz 9 - Antecedent Control

Shaping (changing behavior) and fading (changing antecedent cues) are related.
Shaping and fading are both types of antecedent control.

Quiz 10 - Differential Reinforcement

Differential reinforcement is reinforcing desirable behaviors while extinguishing undesirable ones.
Differential reinforcement helps people increase desired behaviors.

Quiz 11 - Punishment, Escape, and Avoidance

Punishment is an event that reduces future occurrences of a behavior.
Response cost refers to removing a desirable item or reward after a behavior happens.
Escape behavior occurs when an individual removes an aversive stimulus after performing a behavior.
Avoidance behavior prevents the aversive stimulus from taking place.

Quiz 12 - Generalization

Stimulus generalization: When a behavior occurs in the presence of a new stimulus that is similar to the original one, due to reinforcement.
Response generalization: When a behavior occurs in a new way, due to reinforcement.
Generalization can be good or bad depending on the context or training goal.

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This quiz provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It covers key concepts such as academic requirements for certification and the importance of various behavioral assessment techniques. Test your understanding of ABA principles and applications in real-world scenarios.