BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
What could withdrawing assent tell us - ANSWERS--The instruction is
too easy: under-programmed interventions (make it harder)
-The instruction is too hard: making the intervention/task easier (most
commonly used and least likely to work)
-The instruction is too slow or small
Behavior analysis can accommodate assent into programming because it
is - ANSWERS--Elegant enough
-Rich enough
-Strong enough
Wyatt v. Stickney court standards - ANSWERS--Individualized
habilitation plans
-Assurance of enough qualified staff to administer adequate treatment.
-A humane physical environment
Most laws make funding contingent on - ANSWERS--Compliance with
specific habilitative standards
-Teaching independent living skills
-Provision of a safe living environment
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, BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
-Provision of an attractive living environment
Personal Liberties - ANSWERS--Freedom from bodily restraint
-The freedom to be left alone
-The freedom to choose between a variety of options without coercion.
-The freedom to do what one pleases
Behavior-Analytic Perspective - ANSWERS--Choice is a function of
historical and existing reinforcement and punishment contingencies.
-Choice and options in life are values
-Choice is anything but free
Main issues with personal liberties - ANSWERS--Whether it is in the
client's best interest to exercise personal liberties.
-Whether service providers allow clients personal liberties.
Variables that influence a service provider's decisions regarding client
recommendations - ANSWERS--Being cost effective
-Meeting the needs of other consumers
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, BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
-Satisfying the client's family members
-Meeting standards for habilitation
Ways a client's personal liberties can be compromised by service
providers - ANSWERS--Teaching behavior without regard for client
preference or past learning.
-Limiting the opportunities for clients to make choices
-Limiting client input regarding treatment goals
Opposing the right to choice - ANSWERS--Abridging personal liberties
in order to teach independent living skills is an appropriate tradeoff.
-Individuals with developmental disabilities may make bad choices.
-The freedom to choose may hold back individuals with developmental
disabilities from learning independent living skills.
Agreeing the right to choice - ANSWERS--Legislation guarantees it
-Making choices prepares clients to live in the community
Findings on choice and behavior - ANSWERS--Individuals frequently
choose situations in which choice is available.
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, BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
-Individuals participate more in activities when opportunities for choice
are available.
-Opportunities to make choices may improve performance.
Individuals demonstrate less problem behavior - ANSWERS--Choice of
instructional pace
-Choice of reinforcers
-Choice of task
-Choice of materials
Limitations of research findings - ANSWERS--Experimental design
-Data analysis
-Setting
-Subjects
How to integrate choice into the habilitation process - ANSWERS--
Emphasize teaching independent living skills and functional behavior
that the client prefers.
-Determine client preferred stimuli
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EXAM
What could withdrawing assent tell us - ANSWERS--The instruction is
too easy: under-programmed interventions (make it harder)
-The instruction is too hard: making the intervention/task easier (most
commonly used and least likely to work)
-The instruction is too slow or small
Behavior analysis can accommodate assent into programming because it
is - ANSWERS--Elegant enough
-Rich enough
-Strong enough
Wyatt v. Stickney court standards - ANSWERS--Individualized
habilitation plans
-Assurance of enough qualified staff to administer adequate treatment.
-A humane physical environment
Most laws make funding contingent on - ANSWERS--Compliance with
specific habilitative standards
-Teaching independent living skills
-Provision of a safe living environment
END OF
PAGE
1
, BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
-Provision of an attractive living environment
Personal Liberties - ANSWERS--Freedom from bodily restraint
-The freedom to be left alone
-The freedom to choose between a variety of options without coercion.
-The freedom to do what one pleases
Behavior-Analytic Perspective - ANSWERS--Choice is a function of
historical and existing reinforcement and punishment contingencies.
-Choice and options in life are values
-Choice is anything but free
Main issues with personal liberties - ANSWERS--Whether it is in the
client's best interest to exercise personal liberties.
-Whether service providers allow clients personal liberties.
Variables that influence a service provider's decisions regarding client
recommendations - ANSWERS--Being cost effective
-Meeting the needs of other consumers
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, BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
-Satisfying the client's family members
-Meeting standards for habilitation
Ways a client's personal liberties can be compromised by service
providers - ANSWERS--Teaching behavior without regard for client
preference or past learning.
-Limiting the opportunities for clients to make choices
-Limiting client input regarding treatment goals
Opposing the right to choice - ANSWERS--Abridging personal liberties
in order to teach independent living skills is an appropriate tradeoff.
-Individuals with developmental disabilities may make bad choices.
-The freedom to choose may hold back individuals with developmental
disabilities from learning independent living skills.
Agreeing the right to choice - ANSWERS--Legislation guarantees it
-Making choices prepares clients to live in the community
Findings on choice and behavior - ANSWERS--Individuals frequently
choose situations in which choice is available.
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3
, BEHV 5613 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
-Individuals participate more in activities when opportunities for choice
are available.
-Opportunities to make choices may improve performance.
Individuals demonstrate less problem behavior - ANSWERS--Choice of
instructional pace
-Choice of reinforcers
-Choice of task
-Choice of materials
Limitations of research findings - ANSWERS--Experimental design
-Data analysis
-Setting
-Subjects
How to integrate choice into the habilitation process - ANSWERS--
Emphasize teaching independent living skills and functional behavior
that the client prefers.
-Determine client preferred stimuli
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