Aba exam qa 2023 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ABA - Ch 6 EXAM Q&A 2023

A. Prediction, description & control - Answer- The levels of understanding science provides includes: A. Prediction, description & control B. Prediction, description & calculation C. Prediction, depiction & illustration D. Picture, description & control Response class - Answer- A __________ ________ is a group of responses of varying topography, all of which produce the same effect on the environment. Stimulus response - Answer- A reflex is a ___________ _________ relation consisting o...

What is Autism? - Answer- A developmental disorder diagnosed before the age of 3 characterized by the inability to from normal social relationships, repetitive behavior patters and the inability to communicate with others Diagnostic criteria for Autism according to the DSM-IV - Answer- Social Interactions (must meet 2), Communication (must meet 1), Restrictive repetitive and stereotypical behavior patterns (must meet 1) What is ABA? - Answer- The application of "Principles of Behavior" to ...

Behavior modification emphasizes hypothetical underlying causes of behavior. True/False - Answer- False Behavior is defined as : a. the traits of a person b. what a person says or does c. a person's mental processes d. attitudes and beliefs that lead to action - Answer- b which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior? a. behavior has dimensions b. behavior is lawful c. behavior can be observed, described, and recorded d. behavior is always overt - Answer- d ...

a consequence that strengthens operant behavior is a _____ - Answer- reinforcer when a person has not had a particular reinforcer for a long time, will the reinforcer be more or less potent at that time? - Answer- more escape and avoidance behavior are two types of behaviors that are maintained by _____ reinforcement - Answer- negative a CRF is used for ________ of behavior - Answer- acquisition the stimulus that is removed after the behavior in negative reinforcement is called a ___...

Anything a person says or does - Answer- What is "behavior"? The systematic application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve individuals' covert and overt behaviors in order to enhance their functioning. - Answer- What is the definition of applied behavior analysis? Defines problems in terms of specific behavior that can be measured. Uses changes in the behavioral measure of the problem to indicate whether the problem is being helped. Uses treatment procedur...

What is ABA? - ANSWER-◦ One of the three branches of the science of behavior analysis ‣ The three branches of the science of behavior analysis are: •Experimental analysis of behavior, behaviorism, and Applied Behavior Analysis ◦ ABA is a systematic approach to understanding behavior of social important ◦ABA is the practice of behavior analytic principles to improve social important behaviors What is good teaching? - ANSWER--providing motivation ◦Praise, reinforcement -giv...