A behavior analyst is conducting a communication training session with a child. The behavior analyst says to the child, "Say your name." The child says, "Sarah." and the behavior analyst delivers a reinforcer. What type of verbal operant was the behavior analyst's statement?

1. A. echoic
2. B. mand
3. C. prompt
4. D. tact

Correct Answer: B

A behavior analyst and others are planning to identify long term outcomes for Mike. Assuming all
of the following are relevant to Mike, which is the BEST long term outcome?

1. A. Mike will learn to play a board game of his choic
2. B. Mike will brush his teeth with 60% accuracy within 30 minutes following breakfas
3. C. Mike will independently travel and participate in activities with friend
4. D. Mike will speak at a level audible to people standing within 2 - 3 feet of him within 30 day

Correct Answer: C

Before recruitment of participants for a research study begins, a behavior analyst needs to:

1. A. obtain consent from participant(s) or legal guardian(s) if necessar
2. B. obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
3. C. inform participants of their ability to withdraw from the stud
4. D. inform participants about ethical requirements and experimental procedure

Correct Answer: B

A reliable measure is one that is:

1. A. socially valid as indicated by caregiver report
2. B. effective as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal article
3. C. trusted to be practical and to produce accurate dat
4. D. consistent across observers and measurement occasion

Correct Answer: D

Andrea has limited speech abilities. She has been attending speech therapy and is required to perform speech exercises at home. Other than her training sessions, Andrea chooses to remain essentially non-verbal. One evening, Andrea's sister called to invite Andrea on an outing. Andrea listened to her sister's invitation over the phone and nodded in excitement. Andrea's mother pointed out that her sister could not see her through the phone and that Andrea would need to speak so that her sister would know if she wanted to go. Andrea then said, "Yes, I want." This is a form oF.

1. A. contextual manipulatio
2. B. direct instructio
3. C. incidental teachin
4. D. whole task trainin

Correct Answer: C