Question 1

The amount of time it takes until an individual initiates a response after the presentation of a particular stimulus is called the:
A)frequency of a response
B)duration of a response
C)time-sampling of a response
D)latency of a response

Accepted Answer

The latency of a response refers to the amount of time it takes for an individual to initiate a response after being presented with a particular stimulus. A frequency of a response refers to how often a particular behavior is exhibited, while the duration of a response refers to how long a particular behavior lasts. Time-sampling of a response refers to observing a behavior at different time intervals to get a representative sample.

Question 2

The formula for computing IOR on data collected from interval recording is:
A)disagreements divided by the total number of intervals, multiplied by 100%
B)disagreements divided by agreements + disagreements on the occurrence of a behavior, multiplied by 100%
C)agreements divided by agreements + disagreements on the occurrence of a behavior, multiplied by 100%
D)agreements divided by disagreements on the occurrence of a behavior, multiplied by 100%

Accepted Answer

Interval recording measures the presence or absence of a behavior within a specific time frame or interval. To compute the IOR, we need to know the number of agreements (when the behavior occurred) and disagreements (when the behavior did not occur) in each interval. The formula for IOR is agreements divided by agreements plus disagreements, multiplied by 100%. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which is agreements divided by agreements plus disagreements on the occurrence of a behavior, multiplied by 100%.

Question 3

Recording every instance of a particular behavior during a specified time segment is the definition of a(n)____________recording system.
A)interval
B)time-sampling
C)fixed-duration
D)continuous

Accepted Answer

Continuous recording involves recording every instance of a behavior as it occurs, without any breaks or interruptions during the observation period. Interval recording involves dividing the observation period into smaller intervals and recording whether the behavior occurred during each interval. Time-sampling involves observing the behavior only during specific time intervals or random times within the observation period. Fixed-duration recording involves observing and recording the behavior for a set duration of time, regardless of how many times the behavior occurs. Therefore, the best choice for recording every instance of a behavior during a specified time segment is continuous recording (Choice D).

Question 4

The amount of agreement between independent observers on the occurrence of specific instances of a particular behavior is referred to as:
A)independent reliability
B)observer reliability
C)independent observer reliability
D)interobserver reliability

Accepted Answer

Interobserver reliability refers to the degree of agreement or consistency between two or more independent observers in their measurements and recordings of a particular behavior. This is an important aspect of behavioral research to ensure the accuracy and validity of the data collected.

Question 5

If a steep slope is shown on a cumulative graph, you can infer that:
A)a high rate of responding is occurring
B)no responding is occurring
C)a medium to low rate of responding is occurring
D)a low rate of responding is occurring

Accepted Answer

A steep slope on a cumulative graph indicates a high rate of responding. This means that the behavior being measured is occurring frequently and consistently over time.

Question 6

When an observation period is divided into equal segments of relatively short duration and the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a specific behavior is recorded a maximum of once per segment, we say that a(n)____________ recording system is in effect.
A)fixed-duration
B)fixed-interval
C)time-sampling
D)interval

Accepted Answer

An interval recording system divides the observation period into equal segments and records the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a behavior once per segment.

Question 7

The data line on a cumulative graph can never decrease.

Accepted Answer

A cumulative graph always shows the accumulation of data over time, so the line will always increase or stay constant, but it can never decrease.

Question 8

When would one select a continuous recording system over an interval recording system?
A)when the main concern is percent of appropriate responses
B)when successive responses can be of variable duration
C)when successive responses are quite similar in duration
D)when instances of behavior can be of long duration

Accepted Answer

The answer of When would one select a continuous recording...

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the levels or tasks assessed by the ABLA-R test?
A)position discrimination
B)visual discrimination
C)auditory-visual combined discrimination
D)visual-auditory combined discrimination

Accepted Answer

The ABLA-R test assesses various levels of ability, including position discrimination (level 1), visual discrimination (level 2), and auditory-visual combined discrimination (level 6), but it does not assess visual-auditory combined discrimination.

Question 10

An acceptable IOR in a research program is:
A)80-100%
B)75-100%
C)90-100%
D)anything over 70%

Accepted Answer

The answer of An acceptable IOR in a research program...

Question 11

On a cumulative graph, a flat line would indicate a zero rate of responding.

Accepted Answer

A flat line on a cumulative graph would indicate that the response count has not increased and remains at zero.

Question 12

The ABLA-R test assesses the ease or difficulty with which persons with developmental disabilities are able to learn a simple imitation task and several two-choice discrimination tasks.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, the ABLA-R test does assess the ease or difficulty with which persons with developmental disabilities are able to learn a simple imitation task and several two-choice discrimination tasks.

Question 13

Sport-specific behavioral checklists provide information for designing effective interventions for improving athletic performance.

Accepted Answer

Sport-specific behavioral checklists help identify behaviors that are desirable or undesirable for a particular sport, allowing coaches or trainers to develop targeted interventions to improve performance.

Question 14

If a parent checks whether or not a child is watching TV by observing the child for a few seconds each hour on the hour throughout a day, that parent is using a(n)____________recording system.
A)fixed-interval
B)time-sampling
C)interval
D)continuous

Accepted Answer

Time-sampling involves observing a behavior within specific time intervals, and in this case, the parent is observing the child for a few seconds each hour on the hour throughout a day, indicating the use of a time-sampling recording system. A fixed-interval recording system involves observing a behavior during specific time intervals for the entire duration of the interval. An interval recording system involves dividing a period of time into intervals and recording whether the behavior occurred or not within each interval. A continuous recording system involves observing and recording a behavior across the entire observation period without interrupting the behavior or dividing it into intervals.

Question 15

The counting of every instance that a person swears during a 1-hour interval is an example of a(n)____________recording system.
A)continuous
B)time-sampling
C)fixed-duration
D)interval

Accepted Answer

Continuous recording involves counting every instance of a behavior during a specified period, such as swearing in a 1-hour interval.

Question 16

An interval recording system is one in which the observation period is scored as occurring or not occurring during very brief observation intervals, each of which is separated by some longer period of time.

Accepted Answer

An interval recording system involves dividing the observation period into a series of short intervals and then recording whether the behavior occurs within each interval, without necessarily having longer periods of time separating these intervals.

Question 17

Sport-specific behavioral checklists, like traditional psychological tests, have norms.

Accepted Answer

Sport-specific behavioral checklists do not typically have norms because they are often customized for the specific behaviors, skills, and contexts relevant to a particular sport or athlete, making standard norms less applicable.

Question 18

The amount of time that a particular behavior lasts or continues on a particular instance is called the:
A)timing of a response
B)duration of a response
C)latency of a response
D)frequency of a response

Accepted Answer

The duration of a response refers to the amount of time a behavior continues on a particular instance. The timing of a response refers to when a behavior occurs in relation to other events, the latency of a response refers to the time between a stimulus and the start of a behavior, and the frequency of a response refers to how often a behavior occurs over a certain period of time.

Question 19

If the in-seat behavior of a child in a classroom is recorded in ten-second segments successively throughout a one-hour period, the recording system that is being used is called a(n____________)recording system.
A)fixed-interval
B)time-sampling
C)interval
D)fixed-duration

Accepted Answer

The recording system described is an interval recording system, where behavior is observed and recorded at specific intervals (in this case, every ten seconds) throughout a set period.

Question 20

The time between the question, "What time is it?" and the answer given by someone, "Two o'clock" is the:
A)latency of a response
B)frequency of a response
C)duration of a response
D)timing of a response

Accepted Answer

Latency of a response refers to the amount of time it takes for someone to respond after being asked a question or given a command. In this case, the latency of the response is the time between the question being asked and the answer being given.

Quiz 31: Shaping and Schedules of Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide

The amount of time it takes until an individual initiates a response after the presentation of a particular stimulus is called the:

The formula for computing IOR on data collected from interval recording is:

Recording every instance of a particular behavior during a specified time segment is the definition of a(n) ____________recording system.

The amount of agreement between independent observers on the occurrence of specific instances of a particular behavior is referred to as:

If a steep slope is shown on a cumulative graph, you can infer that:

When an observation period is divided into equal segments of relatively short duration and the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a specific behavior is recorded a maximum of once per segment, we say that a(n) ____________ recording system is in effect.

The data line on a cumulative graph can never decrease.

When would one select a continuous recording system over an interval recording system?

Which of the following is not one of the levels or tasks assessed by the ABLA-R test?

An acceptable IOR in a research program is:

On a cumulative graph, a flat line would indicate a zero rate of responding.

The ABLA-R test assesses the ease or difficulty with which persons with developmental disabilities are able to learn a simple imitation task and several two-choice discrimination tasks.

Sport-specific behavioral checklists provide information for designing effective interventions for improving athletic performance.

If a parent checks whether or not a child is watching TV by observing the child for a few seconds each hour on the hour throughout a day, that parent is using a(n) ____________recording system.

The counting of every instance that a person swears during a 1-hour interval is an example of a(n) ____________recording system.

An interval recording system is one in which the observation period is scored as occurring or not occurring during very brief observation intervals, each of which is separated by some longer period of time.

Sport-specific behavioral checklists, like traditional psychological tests, have norms.

The amount of time that a particular behavior lasts or continues on a particular instance is called the:

If the in-seat behavior of a child in a classroom is recorded in ten-second segments successively throughout a one-hour period, the recording system that is being used is called a(n____________) recording system.

The time between the question, "What time is it?" and the answer given by someone, "Two o'clock" is the: