Question 1

A major benefit of product recording is that:

Options :

A : it is the easiest recording method.

B : it is used when a behavior results in a certain tangible outcome.

C : the observer does not have to be present when the behavior occurs.

D :

one can always determine who engaged in the behavior that led to the product that was recorded.

Answer: C

Question 2

Response prompts are supplementary _________ stimuli that _________ the likelihood that the target behavior will be emitted.

Options :

A : antecedent, increase

B : antecedent, maintain

C : consequent, increase

D : consequent, maintain

Answer: A

Question 3

Tony is supervising a work crew at the post office. Every day, his clients are supposed to check each waste bin and empty those that contain trash. Tony takes data on the number of waste bins emptied by the crew. In order to report data in terms of percentage of occurrence Tony MUST also know:

Options :

A : that some waste bins contained trash.

B : how many waste bins contained trash.

C : how many waste bins were in the office.

D : This behavior is not amenable to percent of occurrence reporting.

Answer: B

Question 4

The decision to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan is not made unless:

Options :

A : the behavior has the potential to cause harm.

B : data show the need for behavior change exists.

C : the interdisciplinary team has determined that it is necessary.

D : staff who will implement the procedures have demonstrated proficiency.

Answer: B

Question 5

In order to obtain the GREATEST increase in the value of an identified reinforcer after satiation has occurred, the behavior analyst shoulD.

Options :

A : deliver the reinforcer non-contingently.

B : reduce the magnitude of the reinforcer.

C : thin the schedule of reinforcement.

D : temporarily remove the reinforcer.

Answer: D