A behavior analyst is asked to review a point system to be used in an elementary school. According to the program, participation in extracurricular activities such as sports or choir is contingent upon earning "good citizen" points. "Good citizen" behaviors are clearly defined. Ethical standards should lead the behavior analyst to recommend which of the following with regard to earning extracurricular activities?

1. A. Implement the contingency as designe
2. B. Modify the contingency to include points earned for academic performanc
3. C. Obtain the consent of the students' parent
4. D. Require points to be earned outside the classroo

Correct Answer: C

A teacher is tracking the performance of both math and spelling assignments for each of her 25 students. For feedback purposes, she wishes to display each student's percent correct for both areas using a line graph. What would be the MOST effective and efficient way to accomplish this?

1. A. Prepare a large graph for spelling and a similar one for math and place on the graphs the average data for the entire class in the two content area
2. B. Prepare a separate graph for each student and, using a unique symbol for each content area, record the data and connect the similar symbols to create data path line
3. C. Prepare a single large graph and display each student's data for the spelling and math areas using unique symbols for each student and for each content are
4. D. Prepare two graphs for each student, one for spelling and one for math, because there is no appropriate method for reporting these two content areas together on the same grap

Correct Answer: B

Larry engages in self-injurious behavior which is maintained by automatic reinforcement. This behavior results in abrasions on both of his arms as a result of intense scratching. The behavior analyst decides to have Larry only wear long sleeved shirts as an initial effort to reduce the behavior. This is an example of which type of procedure?

1. A. extinction
2. B. deprivation
3. C. punishment
4. D. differential reinforcement

Correct Answer: A

By the end of the training phase of an acquisition program, the reinforcement schedule shoulD.

1. A. approximate that of the natural environmen
2. B. be a rich schedule in order to promote generalization to the natural environmen
3. C. be gradually eliminated since the behavior should be self-reinforcing for maintenance to occu
4. D. have mild punishers added for incorrect responses in order to simulate the natural environmen

Correct Answer: A

Disruptive behavior occurs at a moderate rate and consistent intensity level throughout the school day. How should the teacher collect data on the behavior?

1. A. Keep a running tally of the occurrences on the chalk boar
2. B. Record each occurrence using a portable counte
3. C. Use a timer and record the number of minutes for each occurrenc
4. D. Document whether or not the behavior occurred every hou

Correct Answer: B