Question 1

A teacher uses a group contingency with her students. She states the following rule: “If everyone gets 100% on their spelling test the week, I will turn cartwheels down the hall for you.” What type of group contingency is this?

Options :

A : This is not a group contingency

B : Independent group contingency

C : Interdependent group contingency

D : Dependent group contingency

Answer: C

Question 2

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 3

Which characteristic of the response measure shown in this graph changed from baseline during the intervention phase?

Options :

A : level

B : trend

C : rate

D : variability

Answer: D

Question 4

When an observer notes everything the client does or says as well as events before and after the episode of behavior, he or she is using:

Options :

A : Duration recording

B : Permanent product recording

C : ABC recording

D : Time sampling

Answer: C

Question 5

A behavioral assessment indicates that the problem behavior of a young woman is maintained by others bringing things to her or taking things away following occurrence of the behavior. Since the behavior results in physical injury, the decision to decrease its occurrence has been made. Which is the BEST general approach?

Options :

A : Determine a potential punisher and deliver it following every occurrence of the behavior, but do not provide or remove other things following the occurrence.

B : Prevent the behavior by physically blocking each response.

C : Stop providing or removing things following the behavior and allow it to undergo extinction

D : Use protective equipment that prevents injury and establish a replacement behavior that results in things being provided to or removed from the woman.

Answer: D