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What are the types of preference assessments?
What is Multiple Stimulus without Replacement (MSWO)?
Chosen items are removed from the array, and the next trial begins with a reduced number of items in the array.
Which of the following statements about Multiple Stimulus with Replacement (MSW) is true?
Paired Stimulus assessments are appropriate for children who can choose from a field of more than two items.
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What is a Single Stimulus preference assessment?
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What do Free Operant Observations assess?
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What is the aim of Preference Assessments?
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Which of the following is a component of CSDA?
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What do Informational assessments ensure?
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What is a Functional Behavior Assessment?
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What does a Functional analysis focus on?
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What is a potential function of interfering (challenging) behaviors?
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Study Notes
Types of Preference Assessments
- Multiple Stimulus without Replacement (MSWO)
- Multiple Stimulus with Replacement (MSW)
- Paired Stimulus Preference Assessments
- Single Stimulus Preference Assessments
- Free Operant Observations
Multiple Stimulus without Replacement (MSWO)
- Items selected are removed, reducing the array for the next trial.
- Suitable for children who can effectively choose preferred items from a large selection.
- Ideal for children who do not exhibit challenging behaviors when toys are removed.
- Most efficient method for establishing a hierarchy of preferences among numerous items.
Multiple Stimulus with Replacement (MSW)
- Selected items remain in the array while non-selected items are replaced with new options.
- Recommended for children prone to challenging behaviors when their preferred items are taken.
- Allows the child to choose from a large array while minimizing behavioral issues.
- Takes more time than MSWO but helps maintain rapport with children.
Paired Stimulus
- Appropriate for children who can only select between two items.
- Determines preference by presenting known highly-preferred and low-preferred items side by side.
- More reliable in identifying preferences compared to single stimulus assessments.
Single Stimulus
- Used if a child cannot differentiate between highly and low-preferred items or shows a selection bias.
- Also known as "successive choice" assessments and suitable for children experiencing challenging behaviors when preferred items are removed.
- Allows ongoing engagement with toys until the child opts to stop.
Free Operant Observations
- Simple observational assessments applicable to all children in a free play setting.
- Effective for children who may react negatively when preferred items are withdrawn, as items remain available.
- Useful for new practitioners to identify reinforcers through observation.
Preference Assessments
- Aim to identify favorites of individuals for use as rewards to encourage desired behaviors.
CSDA (Comprehensive System for Determining Preferences)
- Involves caregiver interviews, surveys, direct observation, and systematic presentations to identify preferences.
- Collects and ranks potential reinforcers to tailor motivational strategies effectively.
Informational Assessments
- Adjusts to changing preferences by checking which items a child desires before activities.
- Examples include showing pictures of preferred items before academic sessions to gauge interest.
Functional Behavior Assessment
- Gathers data on antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to understand problem behavior maintenance factors.
Functional Analysis
- Analyzes the purposes of problem behavior by manipulating antecedents and consequences within an experimental setup to observe effects.
Functions of Interfering Behaviors
- Attention-seeking
- Escape or avoidance of demands
- Sensory reinforcement when behaviors feel good or relieve discomfort
- Tangible rewards from items or toys
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This quiz covers the various types of preference assessments used in applied behavior analysis. Each card presents definitions and examples, helping learners to distinguish between methods such as Multiple Stimulus without Replacement and Single Stimulus assessments. Perfect for students and professionals in behavioral psychology.
