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| All of the following are assessment methods used in applied behavior analysis except: |
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| Behavior assessment seeks to determine the ______ of a behavior. |
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| Ability to conduct statistical analyses of data |
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| All of the following are competencies of a behavior analyst except: |
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| Potential target behaviors should not be selected if the primary reason for selection is the: |
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| Interview questions should avoid "why" questions because these tend to encourage _______ explanations of behavior. |
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| A descriptive and temporally sequenced account of behavior in the natural environment is called a(n): |
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| The ________ of behavior rule states that a target behavior should only be selected when it can be determined that the behavior will produce natural reinforcement. |
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| The principle of ________ determines the degree to which a person's behavior repertoire maximizes short and long term reinforcers for that individual and for others, and minimizes short and long term punishers. |
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| When a problem behavior has been targeted for reduction or elimination, the behavior analyst must always include a(n) ________ in the intervention plan. |
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| bolting from the playground |
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| Juan is a six-year-old boy with a developmental disability who attends an integrated kindergarten class. Assessments have identified four target behaviors. Which behavior should be the first target for intervention? |
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| Social validity of the behavior |
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| In determining the likelihood of success in changing a behavior, all of the following should be considered except: |
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| Agreement bw assessment & intervention data |
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| Explicit behavior definitions are important in research of applied behavior analysis for all of the following except: |
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| A(n) ________ definition designates responses in terms of their effect on the environment. |
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| Behaviors have ________ if they affect a person's life in a positive and meaningful manner. |
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| to ensure accurate data collection |
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| Outcome criteria should be established before intervention commences for all of the following reasons except: |
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| Behavior that exposes an individual to new contingencies, reinforcers, and stimulus controls is called: |
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