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Which of the following is one strategy within the Autism Partnership Method used to decrease aberrant behavior? (Select all that apply)
Developing a hierarchy of frustrating events and teaching a client to engage in relaxing behaviors when exposed to steps within that hierarchy is known as which of the following?
If required to implement restraint, you must do which of the following?
Crisis plans should be:
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Which of the following is a core component of a behavior reduction plan?
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The first rule of punishment is:
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A response followed immediately by a stimulus change that decreases the future probability of similar responses is best described by which of the following?
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Saying 'no' contingent upon a learner's response that results in a decrease in the probability of that response in the future is an example of which of the following?
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Removing a token contingent upon a response that results in a decrease in the probability of that response in the future is an example of which of the following?
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A bad odor is likely an example of which of the following?
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A stimulus change that functions as punishment as a result of a person's conditioning history is a definition of which of the following?
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Which of the following two variables affect the effectiveness of punishers?
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A potential negative side effect of punishment is:
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What was the analogy of the history of punishment that the presenter used?
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The effectiveness of punishment was first evaluated in which type of research?
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Behavior a client engages in that could cause harm to themselves or others is sometimes referred to as:
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One problem associated with stereotypic behavior is it:
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Minshawi and colleagues (2014) reported that up to _____ individuals with ASD display self-injurious behavior.
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Defining a behavior in observable terms is known as which of the following?
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This type of definition describes changes in the environment related to the behavior.
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Why is an operational definition important?
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Which four functions are commonly included in historical literature on functional analysis?
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According to the Autism Partnership Method/Model what is another potential function of behavior?
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Indirect measures of aberrant behavior are also known as which of the following?
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Collecting A-B-C data is also known as which of the following?
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Which of the following is the best reason for conducting a functional behavior assessment?
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What are the three components of active listening?
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'Was he screaming, hitting, or throwing objects?' is an indirect method known as which of the following?
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What is the second step of direct observation?
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Functional analysis has been described as the most ____ way to determine function.
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The majority of studies on functional analysis have shown it:
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A learner receiving a high five contingent upon displaying aberrant behavior would occur in which condition of a functional analysis?
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A learner receiving a toy contingent upon displaying aberrant behavior would most likely occur in which condition of a functional analysis?
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A learner being provided with a break from demands contingent upon displaying aberrant behavior would most likely occur in which condition of a functional analysis?
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One concern with standard Functional Analyses is that they are not:
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In a progressive approach to problem behavior (i.e., the Big 4), which of the following is recommended?
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What is one component of proactive procedures?
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What is one way to make learning fun?
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What is one component of reactive procedures?
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One component of a good behavior plan is:
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Discontinuing the reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior primarily results in a decrease in the frequency of the behavior, which is known as which of the following?
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We extinguish the ______
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Extinction should always be combined with which of the following?
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When implementing a procedure based upon extinction, one might observe an initial, but temporary increase in the targeted behavior. This is known as which of the following?
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Which of the following best describes a situation when a behavior that is no longer reinforced starts to appear again?
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The primary behavioral principle responsible for the effectiveness of time-out is which of the following?
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An essential component of time-out is ensuring which of the following?
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Which type of time-out best describes when the learner is completely removed from the environment?
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Which type of time-out best describes when the learner is not removed from the environment?
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What is one challenge associated with the implementation of time-out?
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Which best describes a procedure that involves a stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement for engaging in appropriate behavior and is removed for engaging in inappropriate behavior?
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Which of the following is one advantage of the time-in procedure?
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Time-in could be implemented with which of the following?
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Which of the following is the primary behavioral principle responsible for the effectiveness of a response cost system?
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Response cost should always be combined with which of the following?
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Which best describes an overcorrection procedure in which aberrant behavior sets the occasion for the learner to restore the environment to its previous state?
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Which best describes an overcorrection procedure in which aberrant behavior sets the occasion for the learner to repeatedly engage in a task?
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Which best describes a procedure that involves blocking an individual from engaging in a behavior?
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Reinforcement contingent upon the learner engaging in a specific behavior instead of the aberrant behavior is known as which of the following?
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Reinforcement contingent upon the learner engaging in a behavior that cannot be done at the same time as the targeted aberrant behavior is known as which of the following?
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Reinforcement contingent upon the absence of aberrant behavior is known as which of the following?
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Reinforcement contingent upon displaying lower rates of behavior is known as which of the following?
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Interventions that manipulate the value of consequences are also known as which of the following?
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Having a student engage in a series of preferred tasks prior to presenting a non-preferred task is known as which of the following?
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An audiotaped, written word, phrase, or sentence used to teach conversation and social behavior is known as which of the following?
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When using script fading, how many people are involved in the process?
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Having a client watch a video of an individual displaying the desired behavior is known as which of the following?
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Which of the following are three types of video modeling?
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What is one problem with a first-then strategy?
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One potential problem with social stories is they have not been:
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Which of the following procedures have been found to be more effective than social stories?
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Study Notes
Punishment and Behavior Management
- Punishment is defined as a response followed by a stimulus change that decreases the future probability of that response.
- Positive punishment can be exemplified by saying "no" in response to undesirable behavior.
- Negative punishment occurs when a token is removed as a consequence of behavior.
- Unconditioned punishers, like a bad odor, are naturally aversive stimuli.
- Conditioned punishers derive their effectiveness from past experiences and conditioning.
- Effectiveness of punishers is affected by immediacy and the schedule of reinforcements available.
Aberrant Behavior and Definitions
- Aberrant behavior refers to actions that could harm oneself or others.
- Stereotypic behaviors can hinder learning opportunities.
- Reports indicate that up to 50% of individuals with ASD exhibit self-injurious behavior.
- Operational definitions entail describing behaviors in observable terms for clarity in measurement and evaluation.
Functional Analysis and Behavior Assessment
- Functional analysis includes assessing behaviors through conditions like escape, tangible, attention, and control.
- Indirect measures of behavior rely on second-hand observation, while direct measures involve collecting A-B-C data firsthand.
- The primary goal of a functional behavior assessment is to identify the function behind the behavior.
Proactive and Reactive Procedures
- Proactive strategies aim to make learning enjoyable and engaging, while reactive procedures focus on momentum during interventions.
- Effective behavior plans must include measurement systems and clear definitions of behaviors.
Extinction and Its Effects
- Extinction is the process of discontinuing reinforcement, leading to a decrease in behavior frequency.
- Reinforcement should accompany extinction procedures to support positive behavior changes.
- Extinction can initially cause an increase in targeted behavior, known as an extinction burst, followed by potential resurgence.
Time-Out and Ethical Considerations
- The principle behind time-out is punishment; ensuring high-quality time-in is crucial for effectiveness.
- Different types of time-out (exclusionary and non-exclusionary) dictate whether a learner is removed from the environment or remains present.
- Ethical considerations play a major role in implementing time-out strategies.
Reinforcement Strategies
- Differential reinforcement is crucial, including:
- DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behaviors) promotes engaging in alternate behaviors.
- DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behaviors) encourages behaviors that cannot coexist with undesired behaviors.
- DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behaviors) reinforces the absence of aberrant behaviors.
- DRL (Differential Reinforcement of Low rates) rewards lower occurrences of behavior.
Behavioral and Script-Based Interventions
- Manipulating consequence values falls under antecedent-based procedures.
- Behavioral momentum involves transitioning from preferred tasks to non-preferred tasks to facilitate engagement.
- Script fading helps learners enhance conversation and social skills through structured phrases or scripts.
Effective Interventions and Training
- Social skill groups are a useful strategy within the Autism Partnership Method for reducing aberrant behavior.
- Frustration tolerance promotes coping skills through graded exposure to challenging events.
- Restraint requires additional specialized training before implementation, with individualized crisis plans necessary for effective behavior management.
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