What type of analysis should be conducted to determine the amount of a particular stimulus provided on any given trial that will serve as an effective reinforcer?

1. A. behavior analysis
2. B. component analysis
3. C. functional analysis
4. D. parametric analysis

Correct Answer: D

The decision to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan is not made unless:

1. A. the behavior has the potential to cause har
2. B. data show the need for behavior change exist
3. C. the interdisciplinary team has determined that it is necessar
4. D. staff who will implement the procedures have demonstrated proficienc

Correct Answer: B

Once a stimulus has been determined to function as a reinforcer in a particular contingency, which of the following is likely to be true?

1. A. The reinforcer should be adjusted to vary during the observation perio
2. B. The reinforcer should be used with others in the immediate environmen
3. C. The effect of the reinforcer may strengthen with relevant deprivatio
4. D. The effect of the reinforcer will weaken if a variable interval schedule is use

Correct Answer: C

A behavior analyst is conducting research on the accuracy of a student's responding to written math problems based on the final answer with no scoring of intermediate calculations. Which is the BEST method for obtaining accurate inter-observer agreement results?

1. A. Researcher and observer sit together to score the student's wor
2. B. Photocopies of the student's work are scored independently by researcher and observe
3. C. The student's scratch paper is scored if researcher and observer do not agree on a respons
4. D. Researcher scores the student's work and the observer reviews the researcher's scores for accurac

Correct Answer: B

After saying, "ball," Kelly presents five objects to her student, Bryan. When Bryan selects the ball, Kelly delivers a high-preference item. Bryan is learning to:

1. A. tact object
2. B. match to sampl
3. C. make a simple discriminatio
4. D. respond to multiple exemplar

Correct Answer: B