A descriptive assessment generally includes all of the following EXCEPT:

1. A. development of hypothese
2. B. gathering of historical information as well as current source
3. C. graphic representation of dat
4. D. manipulation of variable

Correct Answer: D

A behavioral assessment indicates that the problem behavior of a young woman is maintained by others bringing things to her or taking things away following occurrence of the behavior. Since the behavior results in physical injury, the decision to decrease its occurrence has been made. Which is the BEST general approach?

1. A. Determine a potential punisher and deliver it following every occurrence of the behavior, but do not provide or remove other things following the occurrenc
2. B. Prevent the behavior by physically blocking each respons
3. C. Stop providing or removing things following the behavior and allow it to undergo extinctio
4. D. Use protective equipment that prevents injury and establish a replacement behavior that results in things being provided to or removed from the woma

Correct Answer: D

Robert has been referred because he is losing significant amounts of weight due to refusal of most foods. What should the behavior analyst consider first?

1. A. possible medical conditions
2. B. meal content/texture of food
3. C. caloric content of preferred foods
4. D. ecological variables during mealtimes

Correct Answer: A

A reversal design does NOT permit an evaluation of an intervention for:

1. A. complianc
2. B. reading acquisitio
3. C. self-injur
4. D. stereotyp

Correct Answer: B

Wilma argues with her coworker, who shares the same workstation. Even though Wilma and her coworker can articulate the workplace rules, repeated instructions to cease this behavior have gone unheeded and they are becoming enemies. What would be the MOST appropriate antecedent-based solution?

1. A. Instruct the coworker to stay away from Wilm
2. B. Give Wilma breaks away from her coworker whenever arguments begi
3. C. Assign Wilma to a different workstatio
4. D. Place signs in the workstations identifying appropriate workplace behavio

Correct Answer: C