Question 1

The behavior analyst has had good results with an intervention she designed that makes access to video games contingent upon playing with other children. She now wants to compare the effects of differing amounts of video game access time. She should conduct a

Options :

A : changing criterion study.

B : nonparametric study.

C : parametric study.

D : reversal study.

Answer: C

Question 2

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 3

When determining the specified time interval to prescribe at the start of a DRO intervention, which of the following dimensions of the target behavior is MOST relevant?

Options :

A : latency

B : frequency

C : duration

D : inter-response time

Answer: D

Question 4

A __________________ is derived from a descriptive analysis.

Options :

A :

B : Statement of causation

C : Data-driven conclusion

D : Hypotenuse

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following could NOT function as an unconditioned punisher?

Options :

A : a bitter taste

B : social disapproval

C : excessive stimulation

D : physical restraint

Answer: B