Unit 7

Question 1

A systematic gathering of information in order to make data-based decisions, regarding behavior and the environment.

Answer 1

Behavioral Assessment

Question 2

Preliminary indirect assessment
Direct descriptive assessment
Functional analysis (systematic manipulations)

Answer 2

Components of a Functional Assessment

Question 3

Record Review
Interview
Paper-and-Pencil Questionnaires

Answer 3

Indirect Assessment Methods

Question 4

Narrative Recording
ABC Data Collection
Measuring Dimensional and Dimensionless Quantities of Behavior
Scatterplots
Observation of Permanent Products

Answer 4

Direct Assessment Methods

Question 5

Information regarding:
Current and past behavioral repertoire
environmental factors
medical history

Answer 5

Records Review

Question 6

Consist of questions to ask within pre-selected topics

Answer 6

Behavioral Interviews

Question 7

Select instrument
Decide who to interview
Decide where and when
Make an appointment

Answer 7

Prior to Interview

Question 8

Build rapport
Informally observe:
Behavior
Environment
Appearance of persons

Answer 8

Beginning of Interview

Question 9

Ask open-ended questions
Ask follow-up questions
Acknowledge responses
Write notes or use recorder

Answer 9

During an Interview

Question 10

Identify, define, and describe:
The behaviors
Potential ecological events
Events that predict occurrence of behaviors
Potential function of behaviors
Functionally equivalent alternative behaviors
Communication methods
Potential reinforcers
History of target behavior and treatment(s)

Answer 10

Functional Assessment Interview Goals

Question 11

Review notes/recording(s)
Summarize the findings:
Describe behavior
Identify environmental factors
Identify potential functions
Identify functionally equivalent behavior
Decide whether to continue behavioral assessment

Answer 11

After an Interview

Question 12

Methods for identifying an individual’s preferences for tangible items or activities.

Answer 12

Preference Assessment (PA)

Question 13

Indirect (Informant-based)
Naturalistic, direct observation
Reinforcer sampling (empirical)

Answer 13

Three general ways to conduct preference assessments

Question 14

Interview or questionnaire

Answer 14

Indirect (informant-based)

Question 15

Observation of daily activities

Answer 15

Naturalistic direct observation

Question 16

Systematic preference assessment

Answer 16

Reinforcer Sampling

Question 17

Conducted following a preference assessment to determine if the stimulus is a reinforcer

Answer 17

Reinforcer Assessments

Question 18

One task is available during all phases.
No programmed consequences for task completion.
During reinforcement phase (B), contingent on task completion (typically on an FR1), the stimulus is delivered.

Answer 18

Single Operant

Question 19

Two identical tasks are available
No programmed consequences for completing either task
Increase in task completion from BL to Sr phase, stimulus=reinforcer

Answer 19

Concurrent operant assessment

Question 20

All stimuli presented on every trial

Answer 20

Multiple Stimulus with Replacement

Question 21

All stimuli presented on 1st trial, selected stimuli removed on subsequent trials

Answer 21

Multiple Stimulus without Replacement

Question 22

Stimuli presented in pairs

Answer 22

Paired stimulus

Question 23

All stimuli available for entire session
Free to interact with as many or as few stimuli as they want
No stimuli are removed during the assessment

Answer 23

Free-operant procedure

Question 24

Duration-based assessment designed to determine the extent to which stimuli displace problem behavior

Answer 24

Competing Stimulus Assessment

Question 25

Assess reinforcer effectiveness as the response requirement increases.

Answer 25

Progressive Ration (PR) Schedules