A major benefit of product recording is that:

1. A. it is the easiest recording metho
2. B. it is used when a behavior results in a certain tangible outcom
3. C. the observer does not have to be present when the behavior occur
4. D. one can always determine who engaged in the behavior that led to the product that was recorde

Correct Answer: C

Carlos participated in a toothbrushing skill acquisition program. When he started the program, he needed physical assistance to perform each step. After two weeks, he met all objectives and was able to complete each step independently. The program involved the use of graduated guidance, praise, and token reinforcement. In the future, the behavior analyst would like to examine which procedures made the program most effective (i.e., guidance, praise, or token reinforcement). To determine this, the behavior analyst could use a

1. A. component analysi
2. B. discriminant analysi
3. C. nonparametric analysi
4. D. parametric analysi

Correct Answer: A

Mitch, a 17-year-old with intellectual disabilities, has made great progress on toileting and hand- washing skills at school. Ethically, which procedure would be the MOST appropriate?

1. A. Every time Mitch uses the washroom, an aide stands at the door, records the task analysis steps successfully completed, and posts the results on the bathroom doo
2. B. If all steps to toileting and hand-washing are completed successfully, the teacher gives Mitch a smile and notes the frequency on a chart at her des
3. C. If Mitch makes errors on toileting and hand-washing tasks, a positive practice procedure is implemente
4. D. Upon successful completion of toileting and hand-washing, the teacher announces, "Good toileting, Mitch," and marks the success on a wall char

Correct Answer: B

John's instructional program has successfully increased the number of words he reads correctly per minute. The procedures used include special worksheets, contingent reinforcement for number of words read correctly, and peer tutoring. The behavior analyst wants to determine which part or parts of the treatment have been effective, so he systematically dismantles the treatment and withdraws elements until the reading no longer improves. The behavior analyst is completing A.

1. A. component analysi
2. B. multi-element desig
3. C. parametric examinatio
4. D. reversal desig

Correct Answer: A

Post-reinforcement pause is MOST characteristic of which schedule?

1. A. continuous reinforcement
2. B. fixed ratio
3. C. variable interval
4. D. variable ratio

Correct Answer: B