1. What is the primary goal of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
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To evaluate behavior without implementing intervention
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To study the neurological impact of behavior
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To observe how behavior changes under laboratory conditions
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To improve socially significant behaviors through systematic intervention
2. Which of the following is a key feature of ABA therapy?
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The use of reinforcement to increase desired behaviors
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The use of medication to manage behaviors
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The use of punishment as the primary tool for behavior change
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The assumption that behavior cannot be modified
3. In ABA, what does the term "reinforcement" refer to?
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A means to distract the individual from the problem behavior
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A method to decrease undesirable behavior through punishment
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A strategy used to ignore unwanted behaviors
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The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by providing a reward
4. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
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Giving a child a sticker for completing a task
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Removing a child's favorite toy as a consequence for misbehavior
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Ignoring a child’s behavior to decrease it
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Telling someone to stop a behavior with a harsh reprimand
5. What is "extinction" in the context of ABA?
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Punishing the behavior until it stops
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The technique of rewarding an undesirable behavior
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The process of reducing a behavior by no longer providing reinforcement
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Adding distractions to reduce the behavior
6. What is "task analysis" in ABA?
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Breaking down a complex task into smaller, manageable steps
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Analyzing the environment for behavioral triggers
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Creating a list of rewards for good behavior
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Designing a punishment plan for undesired behaviors
7. Which of the following is a key principle of Applied Behavior Analysis?
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Behavior cannot be modified in children with disabilities
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Behavior is a result of genetic predisposition only
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Behavior is entirely influenced by unconscious desires
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Behavior is learned and can be modified through reinforcement and punishment
8. What is "generalization" in ABA?
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The ability to forget an unwanted behavior
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The process by which a behavior learned in one setting transfers to other situations
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Reinforcing a behavior multiple times in the same setting
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Using punishment as a tool for learning
9. What is "discrete trial training" (DTT) in ABA?
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An informal teaching method used to encourage natural learning
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A structured approach where behavior is taught in small, discrete steps
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A method used to discipline the individual
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A strategy to focus on non-verbal cues during behavior therapy
10. In ABA, what does "behavioral shaping" involve?
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Ignoring the behavior until it disappears
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Punishing any deviation from the target behavior
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Gradually reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior
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Reinforcing only the final desired behavior
11. In the context of ABA, what does the term "antecedent" refer to?
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The events or conditions that occur before a behavior and may trigger it
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The consequence of a behavior that follows it
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The therapist's response to the behavior
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The setting in which the behavior occurs
12. What is a "token economy" in ABA?
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A system where tokens are given as rewards for desired behavior. which can be exchanged for privileges
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A type of medication management system
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A strategy for ignoring unwanted behavior
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A therapy used for severe behaviors only
13. What does "reinforcement schedule" refer to in ABA?
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A fixed plan for dealing with every behavior
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The rules for how a behavior should be punished
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The process of ignoring a behavior until it disappears
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The timing and frequency with which reinforcement is provided for behavior
14. What is a "variable ratio schedule" of reinforcement?
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Reinforcing a behavior after an unpredictable number of occurrences
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Reinforcing a behavior after every occurrence
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Reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of occurrences
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Providing reinforcement at a set time interval
15. What does "positive punishment" involve in ABA?
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Giving a reward to encourage the behavior
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Introducing an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a behavior
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Ignoring the behavior to reduce its occurrence
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Removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease behavior
16. What is the purpose of "behavioral assessment" in ABA?
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To observe and analyze the behavior to develop an appropriate intervention
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To conduct psychological testing unrelated to behavior
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To rely on self-reports from individuals
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To avoid any intervention until the behavior becomes extreme
17. Which of the following is an example of "negative reinforcement"?
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Removing a loud noise when a child completes their task
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Giving a child a toy for good behavior
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Giving a reward for completing a difficult task
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Adding an unpleasant experience as a consequence of bad behavior
18. What is the role of a "behavior analyst" in ABA?
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To focus solely on emotional responses to behaviors
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To prescribe medication for behavior-related issues
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To study the neurological aspects of behavior without intervention
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To assess and develop treatment plans based on behavioral principles
19. What is "self-management" in the context of ABA?
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Ignoring the individual’s behaviors to reduce their occurrence
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Allowing the therapist to manage the individual’s behavior continuously
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Teaching an individual to regulate and monitor their own behavior
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Focusing only on internal emotional responses
20. What is "prompting" in ABA?
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Providing additional cues or support to help the individual perform a desired behavior
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Providing rewards only after a behavior is completed
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Punishing undesired behaviors to prevent them from happening
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Ignoring the behavior until it naturally improves
21. Which of the following is a characteristic of ABA therapy?
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It focuses on emotional rather than behavioral responses
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It relies on unstructured approaches without predefined goals
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It is solely based on passive observation without intervention
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It involves individualized and data-driven interventions
22. What does the "ABC" model stand for in ABA?
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Assessment, Behavior, Conclusion
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Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
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Attitude, Behavior, Communication
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Antecedent, Belief, Cause
23. What is the role of "consequences" in ABA?
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To strengthen or weaken a behavior based on the outcome following the behavior
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To simply observe the behavior without intervening
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To ignore the behavior and focus on other stimuli
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To ensure that all behaviors are punished
24. In ABA, what does "data collection" serve to do?
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To measure the effectiveness of the intervention and adjust as needed
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To only observe the behavior without making changes
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To predict when a behavior will occur
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To study internal emotional responses without focusing on the behavior
25. What does "functional analysis" in ABA help to identify?
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The biological causes of a behavior
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The emotional triggers of a behavior
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The antecedents and consequences of a behavior that maintain it
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The subjective feelings related to the behavior
26. Which of the following is an example of a "visual prompt" in ABA?
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A picture or symbol used to encourage a desired behavior
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A verbal instruction to perform a task
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A physical gesture that signals a behavior
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A reward given after the behavior is completed
27. What is "behavioral momentum" in ABA?
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The resistance to change after punishment
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The immediate cessation of all behaviors after intervention
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The tendency for a behavior to persist once it has been established through reinforcement
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The tendency to increase avoidance behaviors after failure
28. Which of the following is true about the use of ABA with children with autism?
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ABA is widely used as an evidence-based therapy for improving behavior and social skills
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ABA is never used for children with autism
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ABA is exclusively used for academic purposes
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ABA is used primarily for teaching language without other behavioral considerations
29. What does "behavioral intervention" typically involve in ABA?
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Ignoring all problematic behaviors
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Developing a structured plan to reinforce desired behaviors and reduce undesired ones
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Using medication exclusively to treat the behavior
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Relying solely on talk therapy
30. What is the main purpose of a "reinforcement contingency" in ABA?
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To specify the relationship between a behavior and its consequence
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To punish undesired behavior
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To observe the behavior without giving any consequences
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To ensure that the behavior is ignored