Question 1

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as):​
A) ​functional assessment
B) ​experimental analysis
C) ​descriptive analysis
D) ​A and B

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term functional analysis is synonymous with...

Question 2

Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________ assessment methods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________...

Question 3

If a problem behavior produces stimulation that is reinforcing,this is an example of _______________________ positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a problem behavior produces stimulation that...

Question 4

If a problem behavior is reinforced by attention,it is an example of ___________________ positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a problem behavior is reinforced by...

Question 5

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:​
A) ​automatic positive reinforcement
B) ​social positive reinforcement
C) ​automatic negative reinforcement
D) ​social negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

This is an example of social positive reinforcement because the parent giving candy is a social consequence that increases the likelihood of the child engaging in problem behavior in the store again in the future.

Question 6

Respondent behavior is controlled by ___________ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by ___________ and ___________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Respondent behavior is controlled by ___________ stimuli...

Question 7

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:​
A) ​social negative reinforcement
B) ​automatic positive reinforcement
C) ​social positive reinforcement
D) ​automatic negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

The repetitive tapping of the pencil is a self-stimulatory behavior, often seen in individuals with autism. The sound of the pencil hitting the table serves as automatic positive reinforcement, meaning the behavior is being reinforced by a pleasant consequence that naturally occurs as a result of the behavior.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Manipulation of antecedents and consequences is involved in ___________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

All three options listed (accurate recording of behavior, manipulating antecedents and consequences, and repeating experimental conditions) are essential features of a functional analysis. Accurate recording is necessary to ensure reliable data collection, manipulating antecedents and consequences allows for the assessment of the function of behavior, and repeating conditions demonstrates experimental control over behavior.

Question 11

Which functional assessment method(s)demonstrates a functional relationship?​
A) ​interview
B) ​functional analysis
C) ​A-B-C observation
D) ​all of these

Accepted Answer

Functional analysis is the only method listed that demonstrates a functional relationship by manipulating antecedents and consequences to observe changes in behavior.

Question 12

When a person engages in a problem behavior (taking drugs)and this behavior is reinforced by decreasing tension or anxiety that the person is feeling,this is an example of:​
A) ​social negative reinforcement
B) ​automatic positive reinforcement
C) ​social positive reinforcement
D) ​automatic negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

Automatic negative reinforcement refers to the reinforcement of a behavior by the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus or situation, such as decreasing tension or anxiety through drug use. This is different from social reinforcement, which involves the involvement of other people in reinforcing the behavior. Positive and negative refer to the addition or subtraction of a stimulus, while automatic and social refer to the source of the reinforcement.

Question 13

When a problem behavior is reinforced by a teacher terminating a task,this is an example of:​
A) ​social negative reinforcement
B) ​automatic positive reinforcement
C) ​social positive reinforcement
D) ​automatic negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the teacher is terminating a task to reinforce the problem behavior of the student. This can be considered an example of social negative reinforcement as the teacher is removing a task (social stimulus) to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future (negative reinforcement).

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experimental methods,also known as ___________ analysis,or ___________...

Question 15

A functional assessment should be conducted prior to treatment for a problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

Conducting a functional assessment is important to determine the underlying cause of a problem behavior and develop an effective treatment plan. Without a proper assessment, treatment may not effectively address the root of the problem and may even inadvertently reinforce the behavior.

Question 16

When a problem behavior is reinforced by attention,this is an example of:​
A) ​social negative reinforcement
B) ​automatic positive reinforcement
C) ​social positive reinforcement
D) ​automatic negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

Social positive reinforcement occurs when a behavior is reinforced by the addition of attention or praise from others. In this scenario, the problem behavior is being reinforced by attention, so it is an example of social positive reinforcement.

Question 17

If a person strums his guitar a certain way and it makes a great sound,the person is more likely to strum the guitar that way again.His is an example of:​
A) ​automatic positive reinforcement
B) ​social positive reinforcement
C) ​automatic negative reinforcement
D) ​social negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

The person is being positively reinforced by the great sound the guitar makes when strummed a certain way. This positive reinforcement increases the likelihood that the person will strum the guitar in that same way again. Therefore, the answer is automatic positive reinforcement.

Question 18

If student lies to his teacher about being sick and the teacher lets the student out of doing his class project,the student is more likely to lie about being sick when a class project is due.This is an example of:​
A) ​automatic positive reinforcement
B) ​social positive reinforcement
C) ​automatic negative reinforcement
D) ​social negative reinforcement

Accepted Answer

This is an example of social negative reinforcement because the student is lying to escape or avoid the class project, and the teacher's response (letting the student out of the project) reinforces the lying behavior.

Question 19

A treatment plan can be derived from a functional assessment.

Accepted Answer

A functional assessment helps to identify an individual's strengths and needs related to daily living skills and determine areas which require interventions. Based on the functional assessment findings, a comprehensive treatment plan can be developed to address the identified needs and support the individual's functioning and overall well-being.

Question 20

A functional analysis demonstrates a ___________ between the antecedents/consequences and the problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A functional analysis demonstrates a ___________ between...

Quiz 13: A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as) :

Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________ assessment methods.

If a problem behavior produces stimulation that is reinforcing,this is an example of _______________________ positive reinforcement.

If a problem behavior is reinforced by attention,it is an example of ___________________ positive reinforcement.

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:

Respondent behavior is controlled by _____ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by _ and _______.

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:

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.

Manipulation of antecedents and consequences is involved in ___________.

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

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

When a person engages in a problem behavior (taking drugs) and this behavior is reinforced by decreasing tension or anxiety that the person is feeling,this is an example of:

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

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

A functional assessment should be conducted prior to treatment for a problem behavior.

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

If a person strums his guitar a certain way and it makes a great sound,the person is more likely to strum the guitar that way again.His is an example of:

If student lies to his teacher about being sick and the teacher lets the student out of doing his class project,the student is more likely to lie about being sick when a class project is due.This is an example of:

A treatment plan can be derived from a functional assessment.

A functional analysis demonstrates a ___________ between the antecedents/consequences and the problem behavior.

Quiz 13: A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as) :​

Interviews and questionnaires are examples of ___________ assessment methods.

If a problem behavior produces stimulation that is reinforcing,this is an example of _______________________ positive reinforcement.

If a problem behavior is reinforced by attention,it is an example of ___________________ positive reinforcement.

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:​

Respondent behavior is controlled by ___________ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by ___________ and ___________.​

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:​

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.

Manipulation of antecedents and consequences is involved in ___________.

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

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

When a person engages in a problem behavior (taking drugs) and this behavior is reinforced by decreasing tension or anxiety that the person is feeling,this is an example of:​

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

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

A functional assessment should be conducted prior to treatment for a problem behavior.

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

If a person strums his guitar a certain way and it makes a great sound,the person is more likely to strum the guitar that way again.His is an example of:​

If student lies to his teacher about being sick and the teacher lets the student out of doing his class project,the student is more likely to lie about being sick when a class project is due.This is an example of:​

A treatment plan can be derived from a functional assessment.

A functional analysis demonstrates a ___________ between the antecedents/consequences and the problem behavior.

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as) :

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:

Respondent behavior is controlled by _____ stimuli and operant behavior is controlled by _ and _______.

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:

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

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

When a person engages in a problem behavior (taking drugs) and this behavior is reinforced by decreasing tension or anxiety that the person is feeling,this is an example of:

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

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

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

If a person strums his guitar a certain way and it makes a great sound,the person is more likely to strum the guitar that way again.His is an example of:

If student lies to his teacher about being sick and the teacher lets the student out of doing his class project,the student is more likely to lie about being sick when a class project is due.This is an example of: