Questions and Answers
What is the first thing to do when initiating a new case?
Review what has been done before
What does Task List K-02 state about maintaining behavior?
The behavior is maintained by reinforcing contingencies.
What is a technological definition according to Task List B-01?
Procedures are identified and described with sufficient clarity to make reliable replication possible.
Ethical considerations are a concrete and enduring set of principles.
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Self-evaluation is part of setting up a self-management system.
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Duplicating the generalization setting in the training environment is likely to promote generalization.
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What should be used with trial-based frequencies of behavior over 70%?
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Supervision activities are mandatory for maintaining competence.
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Look for words such as _____ when faced with a measurement question.
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To decrease a behavior, what type of IRT is desired?
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For a behavior to result from imitation training, it must have which qualities?
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Visual analysis cannot provide feedback for the people whose behavior they represent.
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When reinforcement is provided to parents, guardians, and teachers, what is increased?
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Manipulating an independent variable involves what kind of action?
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Advocacy for services is a responsibility of whom?
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What occurs immediately after the onset of an extinction procedure?
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What defines the professional relationship of behavior analysts?
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What should be read when interpreting graphs?
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The total amount of reinforcement available on a concurrent schedule is roughly equal to what?
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Precision teaching is a method used to teach listener behavior in all cases.
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Response prompting involves what type of action?
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What does behavior contrast refer to?
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How can a behavior analyst explain a child's destruction of classroom items?
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What is the function of the FA in jumbled conditions?
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Skills need to be taught, modeled, and rehearsed until what?
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What does differential reinforcement entail?
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What does forward chaining involve?
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What is a limited hold (LH)?
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What is Partial Interval Recording?
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What should be considered when teaching sign language?
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What does differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) involve?
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What is response blocking?
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What definition describes momentary time sampling?
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What is a multiple baseline design?
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What is a Multiple Probe Design?
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What is a token economy?
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What should be considered for implementing a token economy?
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Learning to jump on a trampoline is likely to be a behavioral cusp.
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What occurs during an extinction burst?
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What is the first step in the Task List K-07?
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What characteristics should target behaviors possess?
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What is a histogram?
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What does IRT stand for?
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What is in situ-assessment?
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When selecting treatment procedures, what input should be considered?
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Continuous reinforcement without fading can produce what?
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Describing behavior must be measurable and observable.
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What is a behavioral cusp?
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If a client is struggling to learn a behavior chain, what should be done?
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What are concurrent schedules of reinforcement?
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What does DRL stand for?
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What is the independent variable?
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What is mentalism?
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What does FCT stand for?
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Study Notes
General Concepts in Behavior Analysis
- Initiating a new case requires a review of prior actions to ensure informed decision-making.
- Behavior is maintained through reinforcement; lack of it may lead to procedural drift or reduced integrity.
- Technological definitions in behavior analysis demand clarity for reliable replication of procedures.
Ethics and Self-Management
- Ethical considerations are not fixed principles but can vary based on context.
- Self-evaluation is not a part of setting up a self-management system; effectiveness must be determined systematically.
- Generalization strategies should focus on natural environments rather than duplicating training settings.
Measurement and Data Analysis
- Unscored Inter-Observer Agreement (IOA) applies to situations with trial-based frequencies of behavior exceeding 70%.
- Accurate measurement of complex behaviors involves understanding independent variables and context-dependent factors.
- Graphical displays of behavioral data should be analyzed in detail, including titles and axis labels.
Intervention and Teaching Strategies
- Effective listener behavior teaching requires that the behavior to be taught is already established; Precision Teaching is unsuitable for it.
- Skills need modeling and rehearsal until mastery is achieved; token economies utilize reinforcement in exchange for tokens as rewards.
- Response prompting involves systematic encouragement for individuals to exhibit new behaviors.
Behavioral Concepts and Techniques
- Differential reinforcement targets specific responses based on predetermined criteria while extinguishing others.
- Spontaneous recovery refers to the resurgence of a previously extinguished behavior, often accompanied by an extinction burst.
- A behavioral cusp is a pivotal behavior leading to significant changes, opening up new learning environments and opportunities.
Research Design and Assessment
- Multiple baseline designs assess effects before applying treatment variables to certain behaviors, allowing for controlled comparison.
- In situ assessments evaluate skills in natural settings, ensuring the accuracy of diagnoses without the participant's awareness.
- Histograms effectively illustrate frequency distributions, making them accessible for client understanding.
Behavior Modification and Theoretical Frameworks
- Diverging behavior to alternative responses through Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behaviors (DRA) aids in reducing undesired actions.
- Extinction bursts occur when an extinction procedure is initiated, resulting in a temporary increase in the frequency of the target behavior.
- Mentalism diverges from behavior analysis by assuming an internal dimension influences behavior, contrasting the observable focus of behavior analysis.
Specific Procedures and Interventions
- Forward chaining requires teaching steps of behavior in a natural order, addressing one at a time from the beginning.
- Inappropriate reinforcement schedules, such as continuous reinforcement without fading, can lead to adverse behavioral outcomes.
- Functional Communication Training (FCT) teaches appropriate communication as a replacement for problematic behaviors, typically arising from motivating operations.
Considerations and Strategies in Behavior Analysis
- It's crucial to involve individuals familiar with the client when selecting treatment procedures to ensure effective interventions.
- Consideration of audience skills is vital when teaching sign language to ensure successful communication.
- Reinforcement of behaviors should be strategically faded to maintain effectiveness and prevent dependency on constant reward schedules.
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