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Questions # 21:

Speed, magnitude, durability and generality of effect are some of the MOST important

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dimensions of behavior that lend themselves to quantification more readily than others.

variables that are overlooked by other social sciences in solving problems.

variables to consider when selecting reinforcers and punishers.

components of treatment packages used in treating the most severe behavior problems.

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Questions # 22:

One of the properties of behavior is

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size.

effectiveness.

repeatability.

universality.

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Questions # 23:

Once a stimulus has been determined to function as a reinforcer in a particular contingency, which of the following is likely to be true?

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The reinforcer should be adjusted to vary during the observation period.

The reinforcer should be used with others in the immediate environment.

The effect of the reinforcer may strengthen with relevant deprivation.

The effect of the reinforcer will weaken if a variable interval schedule is used.

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Questions # 24:

The BEST definition for mouthing behavior would be any instance of LukE.

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placing his mouth on any object for at least 5 seconds.

placing his open mouth on a non-nutritive object or placing a non-nutritive object in his mouth.

making contact with his mouth to any non-nutritive object.

mouthing a non-nutritive item for 3 or more consecutive instances within a 30 second interval.

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Questions # 25:

When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome criteria should be

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applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.

developed prior to the identified intervention.

initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.

measured independent of practice effects or reactivity.

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Questions # 26:

Mitch, a 17-year-old with intellectual disabilities, has made great progress on toileting and hand-washing skills at school. Ethically, which procedure would be the MOST appropriate?

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Every time Mitch uses the washroom, an aide stands at the door, records the task analysis steps successfully completed, and posts the results on the bathroom door.

If all steps to toileting and hand-washing are completed successfully, the teacher gives Mitch a smile and notes the frequency on a chart at her desk.

If Mitch makes errors on toileting and hand-washing tasks, a positive practice procedure is implemented.

Upon successful completion of toileting and hand-washing, the teacher announces, "Good toileting, Mitch," and marks the success on a wall chart.

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Questions # 27:

A behavior analyst develops a program that decreases a baby's crying when her diaper is soiled. This is an example of

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development of a procedure to decrease maladaptive behaviors.

differential reinforcement of alternative responses.

extinction.

misuse of a practitioner's ability to control behavior.

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Questions # 28:

A behavior analyst decides to replicate a published research project but finds that the information provided does not allow them to complete the project without more information from the author. The article violates which dimension of applied behavior analysis?

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effective

ethical

conceptually systematic

technological

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Questions # 29:

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating extinction as a possible intervention?

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correct determination of the reinforcer

feasibility of eliminating reinforcement

eliminating the opportunity for the occurrence of the target behavior

plan for an initial increase in the target behavior

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Questions # 30:

Keller's Personalized System of Instruction features which of the following characteristics?

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responses per minute per individual and repeated measures

individual performance goals, assisted prompting, and repeated measures

required study guides, lecture and discussion notes, and individual goals

mastery, self-paced progress, reading materials, proctors, and optional lectures

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