EDF 6221 Exam 1 study guide ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which dimension of ABA requires that behavior be Behavioral
observable and measurable, focusing on actions rather 3 multiple choice options
than vague states like "being attentive"?
Why are clear operational definitions important in They allow behaviors to be measured reliably and consistently.
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional 3 multiple choice options
Behavior Assessments (FBAs)?
What does validity in operational definitions primarily Replicability—whether definitions lead to accurate and consistent measurement.
depend on? 3 multiple choice options
Which type of operational definition classifies behavior Function-based
based on its effect on the environment? 3 multiple choice options
When are topography-based definitions most useful? When the function of the behavior is unknown.
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a good Uses technical terms that only trained staff can understand.
operational definition? 3 multiple choice options
What is meant by the "stranger test" in operational A stranger can read the definition and accurately collect data without prior
definitions? training.
3 multiple choice options
, A child has not had lunch yet, and their therapist asks Establishing operation for food as a reinforcer
them to complete a puzzle. The child quickly complies 3 multiple choice options
because they know they will earn a snack afterward. What
is hunger functioning as?
A student has just finished a large soda. When their Abolishing operation for water as a reinforcer
teacher offers extra water as a reward for completing 3 multiple choice options
work, the student shows little interest. What is being
demonstrated?
A teenager has just gotten into an argument with their Establishing operation for loss of the video game as a punisher
sibling and is already very frustrated. When their parent 3 multiple choice options
takes away their video game system for the evening, the
punishment is more effective because of the teen's
heightened frustration. What is frustration functioning as?
A child has just had a very relaxing day at the park and is Abolishing operation for loss of TV as a punisher
in a cheerful mood. When their parent says, "No TV 3 multiple choice options
tonight," the child shrugs and moves on without
complaint. What is the cheerful mood functioning as?
The Dead Man’s Test applies to which dimension of Behavioral
ABA? 3 multiple choice options
A teacher records how long a student spends working on The total duration of the behavior.
a math worksheet before stopping. The teacher is 3 multiple choice options
measuring:
A parent notes that their child began brushing their teeth Temporal extent
at 7:02 pm and stopped at 7:05 pm. What dimensional 3 multiple choice options
quantity of behavior is this?
In Momentary Time Sampling, when is behavior If it occurs at the exact moment the interval ends
recorded? 3 multiple choice options
A therapist is interested in the exact moment a client Temporal locus
begins screaming in order to analyze what happened 3 multiple choice options
right before. Which measurement is this?
During circle time, a student starts clapping at 9:14:05 am Temporal extent
and stops clapping at 9:14:25 am. The data sheet notes 20 3 multiple choice options
seconds. What is this an example of?
An RBT measures how long it takes a student to start Temporal extent
tying their shoes after being asked. This measurement is 3 multiple choice options
concerned with:
In a functional behavior assessment, a BCBA identifies Temporal locus
that tantrums always begin right after the parent says 3 multiple choice options
"no." The behavior is being analyzed in terms of:
ANSWERS
Which dimension of ABA requires that behavior be Behavioral
observable and measurable, focusing on actions rather 3 multiple choice options
than vague states like "being attentive"?
Why are clear operational definitions important in They allow behaviors to be measured reliably and consistently.
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional 3 multiple choice options
Behavior Assessments (FBAs)?
What does validity in operational definitions primarily Replicability—whether definitions lead to accurate and consistent measurement.
depend on? 3 multiple choice options
Which type of operational definition classifies behavior Function-based
based on its effect on the environment? 3 multiple choice options
When are topography-based definitions most useful? When the function of the behavior is unknown.
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a good Uses technical terms that only trained staff can understand.
operational definition? 3 multiple choice options
What is meant by the "stranger test" in operational A stranger can read the definition and accurately collect data without prior
definitions? training.
3 multiple choice options
, A child has not had lunch yet, and their therapist asks Establishing operation for food as a reinforcer
them to complete a puzzle. The child quickly complies 3 multiple choice options
because they know they will earn a snack afterward. What
is hunger functioning as?
A student has just finished a large soda. When their Abolishing operation for water as a reinforcer
teacher offers extra water as a reward for completing 3 multiple choice options
work, the student shows little interest. What is being
demonstrated?
A teenager has just gotten into an argument with their Establishing operation for loss of the video game as a punisher
sibling and is already very frustrated. When their parent 3 multiple choice options
takes away their video game system for the evening, the
punishment is more effective because of the teen's
heightened frustration. What is frustration functioning as?
A child has just had a very relaxing day at the park and is Abolishing operation for loss of TV as a punisher
in a cheerful mood. When their parent says, "No TV 3 multiple choice options
tonight," the child shrugs and moves on without
complaint. What is the cheerful mood functioning as?
The Dead Man’s Test applies to which dimension of Behavioral
ABA? 3 multiple choice options
A teacher records how long a student spends working on The total duration of the behavior.
a math worksheet before stopping. The teacher is 3 multiple choice options
measuring:
A parent notes that their child began brushing their teeth Temporal extent
at 7:02 pm and stopped at 7:05 pm. What dimensional 3 multiple choice options
quantity of behavior is this?
In Momentary Time Sampling, when is behavior If it occurs at the exact moment the interval ends
recorded? 3 multiple choice options
A therapist is interested in the exact moment a client Temporal locus
begins screaming in order to analyze what happened 3 multiple choice options
right before. Which measurement is this?
During circle time, a student starts clapping at 9:14:05 am Temporal extent
and stops clapping at 9:14:25 am. The data sheet notes 20 3 multiple choice options
seconds. What is this an example of?
An RBT measures how long it takes a student to start Temporal extent
tying their shoes after being asked. This measurement is 3 multiple choice options
concerned with:
In a functional behavior assessment, a BCBA identifies Temporal locus
that tantrums always begin right after the parent says 3 multiple choice options
"no." The behavior is being analyzed in terms of:
