Unit 7

Question 1

what type of experimental design is typically used while conducting a functional analysis?

Answer 1

multielement (alternating treatments)

Question 2

How is a functional relation identified in a functional analysis?

Answer 2

by observing differential responding in one or more of the functional analysis conditions

Question 3

How are the conclusions from extended session length FAs verified?

Answer 3

using treatment evaluations

Question 4

What are some potential limitations of conducting extended session lengths?

Answer 4

long periods of deprivation could be seen as unethical

requires intensive levels of behavioral support

Question 5

What is the most effective way to determine the length of sessions in an extended session functional analysis?

Answer 5

observe bx for long periods of time to identify intervals that would lead to representative measures.

Question 6

when using pairwise comparisons in a low-rate FA, how are the conditions compared?

Answer 6

each condition is compared with the control condition

Question 7

what are some limitations of using probes to conduct an FA?

Answer 7

carry over effects

staff need to be ready at any time

Question 8

when problem bx occurs at such low rates that is would be difficult to observe its occurrence during a standard functional analysis, what are variations that have been effective in identifying functional relations?

Answer 8

extended session length

low-rate FA (using probes)

Question 9

how can functional analysis conditions be modified to minimize the risks involved in the assessment of severe problem behavior?

Answer 9

use protective equipment

Question 10

What are possible effects that might limit the conclusions derived from a functional analysis in which protective equipment is used?

Answer 10

ablative effects, punishment effects, sensory extinction effects

Question 11

a time-limited functional analysis involves

Answer 11

fewer sessions

shorter sessions

Question 12

a limitation of time-limited assessments is that the results obtained might not be as valid as the results of a typical functional analysis? T/F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

when using latency as a response measure in their functional analysis, Thomason et al. terminated sessions…

Answer 13

after five minutes
or
after the first occurrence of problem bx

Question 14

one of the advantages of measuring latency in a functional analysis involving high-risk bx is that…

Answer 14

fewer responses are necessary

Question 15

Regarding the measurement of precursors on a functional analysis, the following are true…

Answer 15

high correspondence with functional analyses in which severe problem bx is measured

lower levels of severe problem bx are observed

Question 16

what is an empirical way to identify precursors for problem bx?

Answer 16

conduct a lag-sequential analysis

estimate conditional probabilities

estimate unconditional probabilities

Question 17

a bx is a reliable precursor to a target bx if…

Answer 17

conditional probabilities are higher than unconditional probabilities

Question 18

the problem with combining topographies in a functional analysis is that…

Answer 18

different functions can be masked when data are aggregated

Question 19

according Dr. DeLeon’s presentation, individuals with autism are …

Answer 19

more likely to exhibit bx maintained by tangible reinforcement

Question 20

According to Dr. DeLeon’s presentation on “Person Variables and Behavioral Function”, the more severe the cognitive and language impairment, the higher the prevalence of behavior maintained by:

Answer 20

automatic reinforcement

Question 21

stimulant medication can have the following function

Answer 21

motivating operations

Question 22

drugs can have different effects on behavioral functions and topographies. T/F?

Answer 22

True!

Question 23

An analysis of the purposes (functions) of problem behavior, wherein antecedents and consequences representing those in the person’s natural routines are arranged within an experimental design so that their separate effects on problem behavior can be observed and measured.

Answer 23

Functional Analysis (FA)

Question 24

possible causes of undifferentiated functional analysis results

Answer 24

• Difficulties in discrimination
• Relevant variables not tested
• Multiple control
• Low rates of behavior

Question 25

strategies for clarifying functional analysis results

Answer 25

• Enhance motivation
• Add discriminative stimuli
• Vary the control condition

Question 26

problems with standard functional analysis in the assessment of low-rate problem bx

Answer 26

• Behavior may occur infrequently, producing undifferentiated FA results
• Behavior may occur infrequently, producing differentiated but inconclusive results

Question 27

strategies for conducting functional analyses of low-rate problem bx

Answer 27

• Extended session length
• Probes conducted at times when behavior is at
high strength