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1. Early intensive behavioral intervention for a 3-year old is MOST
likely to last for Answer At least 1 year
2. You are using an extinction procedure for a child with ASD who
runs away every time they are presented with their math homework.
When the child asks for a break, you then give them 5 minutes to
take a break before starting the math homework. What strategy are you
using? Answer Ditterentual reinforcement of an alternative behavior
3. Forward chaining should be used when... Answer The first step is the easiest
and otters behavior momentum
4. A client who does not greet or look at you when you enter a
room. From a behavioral perspective,this indicates a deficit in Answer Non-
verbal communication skills
5. Another word for behavior in the 3-term contingency is Answer
Response
6. After playing soccer outside, a client asks for a drink of water.
Which of the following describes thirst? Answer Motivating operator
7. A BI praises a client every time they raise their hand during class.
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The praise the BI is giving the client is acting as a Answer Positive
reinforcement
8. An autistic 4-year-old girl who hums continously has a Answer Repetitive
vocal behavior
9. Backwards chaining should be used... Answer To put on a shirt
10. What are the 2 types of discrimination training? Answer
Stimultaneous and Successive
11. When is it approriate to use errorless learning? Answer When a client is
learning a new skill
12. You are teaching a 3-year-old boy with ASD to label colors.
You have already taught him how to label colors on cards. Now you
are taking a walk outside and you ask the boy, "What color is that
car?" and he corectly labels the car white. What method or teaching
are you using? Answer Generalization
13. A conditioned reinforcer is also known as Answer A secondary
reinforcer
14. Every time an employee is late to work they are docked on
their paycheck. What type of reinforcement is the employer
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Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded
A+
[Document subtitle]
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, Contact for further consultation
1. Early intensive behavioral intervention for a 3-year old is MOST
likely to last for Answer At least 1 year
2. You are using an extinction procedure for a child with ASD who
runs away every time they are presented with their math homework.
When the child asks for a break, you then give them 5 minutes to
take a break before starting the math homework. What strategy are you
using? Answer Ditterentual reinforcement of an alternative behavior
3. Forward chaining should be used when... Answer The first step is the easiest
and otters behavior momentum
4. A client who does not greet or look at you when you enter a
room. From a behavioral perspective,this indicates a deficit in Answer Non-
verbal communication skills
5. Another word for behavior in the 3-term contingency is Answer
Response
6. After playing soccer outside, a client asks for a drink of water.
Which of the following describes thirst? Answer Motivating operator
7. A BI praises a client every time they raise their hand during class.
2/
21
, Contact for further consultation
The praise the BI is giving the client is acting as a Answer Positive
reinforcement
8. An autistic 4-year-old girl who hums continously has a Answer Repetitive
vocal behavior
9. Backwards chaining should be used... Answer To put on a shirt
10. What are the 2 types of discrimination training? Answer
Stimultaneous and Successive
11. When is it approriate to use errorless learning? Answer When a client is
learning a new skill
12. You are teaching a 3-year-old boy with ASD to label colors.
You have already taught him how to label colors on cards. Now you
are taking a walk outside and you ask the boy, "What color is that
car?" and he corectly labels the car white. What method or teaching
are you using? Answer Generalization
13. A conditioned reinforcer is also known as Answer A secondary
reinforcer
14. Every time an employee is late to work they are docked on
their paycheck. What type of reinforcement is the employer
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21
