Question 1

These events make a consequence more attractive.
A) Establishing operations
B) Setting events
C) Antecedents
D) Observations

Accepted Answer

Establishing operations make a consequence more attractive by increasing the value of a reinforcer, which in turn influences the likelihood of a behavior occurring that has been reinforced by that consequence in the past.

Question 2

The school guidance counselor comes into your room to observe Susan. The counselor notices that Susan spent 15 minutes of the 43-minute class time walking around the room. The counselor obtained these data by performing what type of observation?
A) Latency observation
B) Duration observation
C) Anecdotal observation
D) Interval observation

Accepted Answer

The counselor obtained data on the duration of Susan's behavior, specifically how long she spent walking around the room during the 43-minute class. Therefore, this is a duration observation. Latency observation would focus on the time it takes for a behavior to occur after a specific event, anecdotal observation would involve recording specific incidents or behaviors, and interval observation would involve dividing the observation period into smaller intervals and recording whether or not the behavior occurred during each interval.

Question 3

This assessment gathers data by encouraging the respondent to describe behaviors or situations where the behavior occurs with objective, narrative statements.
A) Rating scale
B) Checklist
C) Interview
D) Questionnaire

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Judy, a young preschooler, has temper tantrums. With interventions, the tantrums continue but do not seem to be as intense or long. In order to determine if Judy's tantrums are truly decreasing in length, the teacher should use
A) Latency recording
B) Duration recording
C) Anecdotal recording
D) Magnitude recording

Accepted Answer

Duration recording measures the length of time the behavior occurs. In this case, Judy's temper tantrums are a behavior that the teacher wants to track to determine if they are decreasing in length. Using duration recording will allow the teacher to accurately measure how long the tantrums last over time, providing a clear picture of any changes in the behavior.

Question 5

Which of the following is a graphic representation of the social dynamics of a classroom?
A) A graphic distribution
B) A sociogram
C) A social distribution graphic
D) An ecological assessment

Accepted Answer

A sociogram is a visual representation of the social relationships and interactions within a group or community, often used to understand the social dynamics of a classroom or other group setting. The other choices, a graphic distribution and a social distribution graphic, are not commonly used terms in this context. An ecological assessment may include information on the social dynamics of a community, but it is not specifically a graphic representation.

Question 6

This assessment is similar in content to a checklist, but the respondent indicates their response along a rating scale allowing for interpretation of extreme behavior.
A) Checklist
B) Rating scale
C) Interview
D) Questionnaire

Accepted Answer

A rating scale allows for a numerical representation of the respondent's behavior, which can help to identify extreme behavior more clearly than just a checklist. Interviews and questionnaires may also use rating scales, but a rating scale on its own is distinct from these other methods.

Question 7

This theory is founded in the idea that behaviors are maintained or increased by the reinforcing events that follow the event or behavior.
A) FBA theory
B) Academic engagement theory
C) Observational theory
D) Behavioristic theory

Accepted Answer

The theory that behaviors are maintained or increased by the reinforcing events that follow the event or behavior is the foundation of the behavioristic theory. This theory emphasizes the importance of environmental factors in shaping and modifying behavior.

Question 8

Define the term tantrum in behavioral terms.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

What type of observation is conducted when an evaluator orally asks the respondent the questions and encourages objective, detailed information.
A) Rating scale
B) Checklist
C) Interview
D) Questionnaire

Accepted Answer

This type of observation is called an interview, where the evaluator asks the respondent questions and encourages objective, detailed information through oral communication. Rating scales are used to measure attitudes or opinions, checklists are used to assess behavior or tasks completed, and questionnaires are written instruments filled out by respondents without the assistance of an evaluator.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a projective assessment?
A) Draw a person test
B) Sentence completion test
C) Apperception test
D) Behavior rating profile test

Accepted Answer

Behavior rating profile test is not a projective assessment. It is a form of rating scale used to assess behavior based on specific criteria or observable factors. Projective assessments involve presenting ambiguous stimuli to the individual and asking them to project their subconscious thoughts and feelings onto the stimuli. Examples include the draw a person test, sentence completion test, and apperception tests such as the Rorschach inkblot test.

Question 11

The school psychologist completes an observation of Jean and determines that she engages in an off-task behavior, on average, every six minutes, which is recorded as
A) Duration
B) Interval
C) Interresponse time
D) Anecdotal

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Historically speaking, discuss why federal legislation was passed to address students with behavioral problems.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Discuss three issues that teachers should consider when administering questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Mrs. Tilger notices that Michael is constantly out of his seat. What data recording method should she use to determine how many times Michael gets out of his seat?
A) Duration recording
B) Latency recording
C) Event recording
D) Interval recording

Accepted Answer

Event recording is the best data recording method to determine how many times Michael gets out of his seat because it involves recording each time a specific behavior occurs, such as getting out of his seat. Other recording methods, such as duration recording, latency recording, and interval recording, are not as appropriate for tracking the frequency of Michael's behavior.

Question 15

What is the difference between a functional behavioral assessment and a functional behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

IDEA allows for students with behavioral issues to be suspended for a maximum of
A) 10 days
B) 15 days
C) 20 days
D) 25 days

Accepted Answer

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), schools can suspend students with disabilities for up to 10 days for any violation of school rules to the same extent as they would apply these suspensions to students without disabilities.

Question 17

What are the manifestation determination requirements that must be met prior to a student's being disciplined?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

These assessments are used to analyze a student's feelings by what the student projects into the story card or other stimulus.
A) Projective assessments
B) Ecological assessments
C) Assessments of attention disorders
D) Rating scale assessments

Accepted Answer

Projective assessments, such as the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), use stimuli such as story cards to project a person's unconscious thoughts, emotions, and attitudes onto fictional situations, characters, and themes. These assessments are often used to gain deeper insights into an individual's personality, motivations, and psychological well-being. Ecological assessments are focused on understanding an individual's environmental context, while assessments of attention disorders and rating scale assessments are focused on specific cognitive or behavioral functioning.

Question 19

Lists of academic or behavioral skills that the respondent completes by checking the appropriate responses.
A) Rating scale
B) Checklist
C) Interview
D) Questionnaire

Accepted Answer

A checklist is a list of items that the respondent checks off as being present or absent. This is the best choice to assess specific academic or behavioral skills as it provides clear and concise information for the researcher or clinician to interpret. Rating scales often rely on subjective interpretations and interviews and questionnaires may not be as focused on specific skills.

Question 20

Janet entered the classroom and wandered around the room. Once the teacher redirected Janet to her seat, she sat down and began looking for her materials for class. The teacher began instruction and Janet continued to look through her things. As the teacher continued, Janet looked around the room and waved to her friend. Janet appears to have difficulty with:
A) Academic achievement
B) Vision
C) Duration
D) Latency

Accepted Answer

Janet's difficulty with focusing on the task at hand and remaining engaged in classroom instruction is a sign of latency, or a delay in response or reaction time.

Quiz 9: Assessment of Behavior

These events make a consequence more attractive.

The school guidance counselor comes into your room to observe Susan. The counselor notices that Susan spent 15 minutes of the 43-minute class time walking around the room. The counselor obtained these data by performing what type of observation?

This assessment gathers data by encouraging the respondent to describe behaviors or situations where the behavior occurs with objective, narrative statements.

Judy, a young preschooler, has temper tantrums. With interventions, the tantrums continue but do not seem to be as intense or long. In order to determine if Judy's tantrums are truly decreasing in length, the teacher should use

Which of the following is a graphic representation of the social dynamics of a classroom?

This assessment is similar in content to a checklist, but the respondent indicates their response along a rating scale allowing for interpretation of extreme behavior.

This theory is founded in the idea that behaviors are maintained or increased by the reinforcing events that follow the event or behavior.

Define the term tantrum in behavioral terms.

What type of observation is conducted when an evaluator orally asks the respondent the questions and encourages objective, detailed information.

Which of the following is not a projective assessment?

The school psychologist completes an observation of Jean and determines that she engages in an off-task behavior, on average, every six minutes, which is recorded as

Historically speaking, discuss why federal legislation was passed to address students with behavioral problems.

Discuss three issues that teachers should consider when administering questionnaires.

Mrs. Tilger notices that Michael is constantly out of his seat. What data recording method should she use to determine how many times Michael gets out of his seat?

What is the difference between a functional behavioral assessment and a functional behavior analysis?

IDEA allows for students with behavioral issues to be suspended for a maximum of

What are the manifestation determination requirements that must be met prior to a student's being disciplined?

These assessments are used to analyze a student's feelings by what the student projects into the story card or other stimulus.

Lists of academic or behavioral skills that the respondent completes by checking the appropriate responses.