BCBA Exam Review (MOCK; 1)
Philosophic doubt involves the continuous questioning of the truthfulness and validity of
all scientific theory and knowledge. –
True
An empirical attitude demands objective observations based on a thorough description
and precise quantification of the phenomena of interest. –
True
The following quotation is representative of which type of behaviorism:
"...it is a mistake to rule out events that influence our behavior because they are not
accessible to others." –
Radical behaviorism
The highest level of scientific understanding is: -
control, showing how we can influence behavior by presenting or withdrawing
variable(s).
This formally began the experimental branch of behavior analysis. –
Skinner's publication of The Behavior of Organisms
Reinforcement strengthens responses that differ in topography from the response
reinforced. –
True
There is a considerable generality across individuals in the events likely to serve as
reinforcers because of our similar histories in a common culture. –
True
Operant conditioning, which encompasses ___________________ and
______________, refers to the process and selective effects of consequences on
behavior. –
Reinforcement, punishment
The term for the state or condition of the environment prior to the emission of a
response is technically referred to as: -
Antecedent stimuli
Applied behavior analysts more often study operant rather than respondent behavior. –
True
Selecting age-appropriate behaviors lessens the probability that other people will set the
occasion for and reward adaptive behaviors that could lead to a more normal life. –
, False
A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other adaptive,
untrained behaviors is a(n) _____________________. –
Pivotal behavior
According to Van Houten (1979) one method for determining socially validated
performance criteria is to select standards based on assessment of competent
individuals. –
True
An ecological assessment is an essential component in applied behavioral analysis. –
False
Another name for anecdotal observation is: -
- A diary record
- ABC recording
- Anecdotal report
________________ measurement facilitates data collection for inter-observer
agreement and treatment integrity. –
Permanent product
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n): -
Dimension
If you are interested in amount of time it takes a student to begin a task after the teacher
has given an instruction you would measure _________________. –
Response latency
Event recording can be used with non-discrete behaviors such as humming. –
False
An example of a permanent product is: -
- Written assignment
- Videotape
- Audiotape
The most common convention for reporting inter-observer agreement measures in
applied behavior analysis is: -
Percent agreement
When observations change the way they employ the definition of behavior over the
course of an investigation it is called: -
Observer drift
Philosophic doubt involves the continuous questioning of the truthfulness and validity of
all scientific theory and knowledge. –
True
An empirical attitude demands objective observations based on a thorough description
and precise quantification of the phenomena of interest. –
True
The following quotation is representative of which type of behaviorism:
"...it is a mistake to rule out events that influence our behavior because they are not
accessible to others." –
Radical behaviorism
The highest level of scientific understanding is: -
control, showing how we can influence behavior by presenting or withdrawing
variable(s).
This formally began the experimental branch of behavior analysis. –
Skinner's publication of The Behavior of Organisms
Reinforcement strengthens responses that differ in topography from the response
reinforced. –
True
There is a considerable generality across individuals in the events likely to serve as
reinforcers because of our similar histories in a common culture. –
True
Operant conditioning, which encompasses ___________________ and
______________, refers to the process and selective effects of consequences on
behavior. –
Reinforcement, punishment
The term for the state or condition of the environment prior to the emission of a
response is technically referred to as: -
Antecedent stimuli
Applied behavior analysts more often study operant rather than respondent behavior. –
True
Selecting age-appropriate behaviors lessens the probability that other people will set the
occasion for and reward adaptive behaviors that could lead to a more normal life. –
, False
A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other adaptive,
untrained behaviors is a(n) _____________________. –
Pivotal behavior
According to Van Houten (1979) one method for determining socially validated
performance criteria is to select standards based on assessment of competent
individuals. –
True
An ecological assessment is an essential component in applied behavioral analysis. –
False
Another name for anecdotal observation is: -
- A diary record
- ABC recording
- Anecdotal report
________________ measurement facilitates data collection for inter-observer
agreement and treatment integrity. –
Permanent product
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n): -
Dimension
If you are interested in amount of time it takes a student to begin a task after the teacher
has given an instruction you would measure _________________. –
Response latency
Event recording can be used with non-discrete behaviors such as humming. –
False
An example of a permanent product is: -
- Written assignment
- Videotape
- Audiotape
The most common convention for reporting inter-observer agreement measures in
applied behavior analysis is: -
Percent agreement
When observations change the way they employ the definition of behavior over the
course of an investigation it is called: -
Observer drift
