Question 1

The use of experimental methods in conducting a functional assessment involves the manipulation of:

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A)   behavior
B)   consequences
C)   antecedents
D)   B and CE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

When a problem behavior is reinforced by a teacher terminating a task, this is an example of:

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A)   social negative reinforcement
B)   automatic positive reinforcement
C)   social positive reinforcement
D)   automatic negative reinforcementE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Experimental methods, also known as ___________ analysis, or ___________ analysis.

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experimental, functi...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true concerning direct observation methods of functional assessment?

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A)   the observer can be the person exhibiting the behavior
B)   observation and recording take place in the natural environment
C)   the information obtained demonstrates a functional relationship
D)   information is likely to be more accurate than information from indirect methodsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is recorded when using direct observation methods to conduct a functional assessment?

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A)   behaviors
B)   consequences
C)   antecedents
D)   all of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

If a child engages in a problem behavior in a store (e.g., a tantrum)  and the parent gives the child candy, the child is more likely to engage in problem behavior in the store.This is an example of:

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A)   automatic positive reinforcement
B)   social positive reinforcement
C)   automatic negative reinforcement
D)   social negative reinforcementE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

When a problem behavior is reinforced by attention, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   social negative reinforcement
B)   automatic positive reinforcement
C)   social positive reinforcement
D)   automatic negative reinforcementE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true concerning the use of experimental methods in conducting a functional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   a functional relationship can be demonstrated
B)   antecedents and consequences are not manipulated
C)   an A-B design is typically used to demonstrate a functional relationship
D)   all of theseE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which functional assessment method(s)  demonstrates a functional relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)   interview
B)   functional analysis
C)   A-B-C observation
D)   all of theseE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

List and describe the 3 ways to conduct an ABC observation.

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Descriptive method in which the observer...

Question 11

Conducting a functional assessment will provide information concerning:

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A)   dimensions of the behavior
B)   antecedent events
C)   consequences of the behavior
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In direct assessment, it is important for the observer to be present in the client's ___________ when the problem behavior is most likely to occur.

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The answer of In direct assessment, it is important for...

Question 13

When an autistic child engages in repetitive tapping of his pencil and this behavior is reinforced by the sound of the pencil hitting the table, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   social negative reinforcement
B)   automatic positive reinforcement
C)   social positive reinforcement
D)   automatic negative reinforcementE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

How is information gathered in an indirect functional assessment method?

Accepted Answer

A)   recording antecedents, behaviors, and consequences as they occur
B)   interviews
C)   questionnaires
D)   B and CE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Direct observation assessment demonstrates a functional relationship between the problem behavior and the antecedents and consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an essential feature of a functional analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   accurate recording of behavior in the experimental conditions
B)   manipulating antecedents and consequences while holding other variables constant
C)   repeating experimental conditions to demonstrate experimental control over behavior
D)   all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Direct observation and indirect methods of functional assessment are used to:

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A)   develop a hypothesis about antecedents and consequences of a behavior
B)   manipulate antecedents and consequences of a behavior
C)   gather information on the three-term contingency
D)   A and CE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following questions could be asked in an indirect functional assessment method to obtain information about the antecedents of the behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   when does the behavior occur
B)   what happens after the behavior
C)   what events precede the behavior
D)   A and CE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Manipulation of antecedents and consequences is involved in ___________.

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The answer of Manipulation of antecedents and consequences is involved...

Question 20

The identification of antecedent events that evoke a behavior and reinforcing consequences that maintain a behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   direct observation
B)   functional analysis
C)   experimental manipulation
D)   functional assessmentE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 13: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

Manipulation of antecedents and consequences is involved in ___________.

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Conducting a functional assessment will provide information concerning:

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Experimental methods, also known as ___________ analysis, or ___________ analysis.

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When an autistic child engages in repetitive tapping of his pencil and this behavior is reinforced by the sound of the pencil hitting the table, this is an example of:

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Which of the following is an essential feature of a functional analysis?

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When a problem behavior is reinforced by attention, this is an example of:

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The identification of antecedent events that evoke a behavior and reinforcing consequences that maintain a behavior is referred to as:

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Which of the following is NOT true concerning direct observation methods of functional assessment?

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When a problem behavior is reinforced by a teacher terminating a task, this is an example of:

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Which of the following is true concerning the use of experimental methods in conducting a functional assessment?

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If a child engages in a problem behavior in a store (e.g., a tantrum) and the parent gives the child candy, the child is more likely to engage in problem behavior in the store.This is an example of:

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Which of the following questions could be asked in an indirect functional assessment method to obtain information about the antecedents of the behavior?

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Which of the following is recorded when using direct observation methods to conduct a functional assessment?

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How is information gathered in an indirect functional assessment method?

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In direct assessment, it is important for the observer to be present in the client's ___________ when the problem behavior is most likely to occur.

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List and describe the 3 ways to conduct an ABC observation.

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Direct observation and indirect methods of functional assessment are used to:

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The use of experimental methods in conducting a functional assessment involves the manipulation of:

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Which functional assessment method(s) demonstrates a functional relationship?

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Direct observation assessment demonstrates a functional relationship between the problem behavior and the antecedents and consequences.

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