In order to replace a behavior targeted for change with a behavior that topographically does not resemble the target behavior, which differential reinforcement procedure would be BEST?

1. A. DRO
2. B. DRH
3. C. DRI
4. D. DRL

Correct Answer: C

A child diagnosed with autism engages in hand flapping almost continuously at home, day care and school. An intervention is devised to alleviate this challenging behavior. Which type of experimental design would be BEST?

1. A. reversal
2. B. multi-element
3. C. withdrawal
4. D. multiple baseline

Correct Answer: D

A child with an advanced verbal repertoire exhibits aggression when asked to do a new math problem. In order to address the problem the behavior analyst shoulD.

1. A. immediately remove the math proble
2. B. immediately show him the correct answe
3. C. implement a punishment procedure for aggressio
4. D. teach the child an alternative escape respons

Correct Answer: D

During the hour immediately following meals, Bill asks for more food. Data are collected only during this hour after each meal. Which method of data collection would be MOST accurate?

1. A. duration recording
2. B. frequency recording
3. C. narrative recording
4. D. partial-interval recording

Correct Answer: B

The BEST definition for mouthing behavior would be any instance of LukE.

1. A. placing his mouth on any object for at least 5 second
2. B. placing his open mouth on a non-nutritive object or placing a non-nutritive object in his mout
3. C. making contact with his mouth to any non-nutritive objec
4. D. mouthing a non-nutritive item for 3 or more consecutive instances within a 30 second interva

Correct Answer: B