BCAT ACTUAL FINAL EXAM WITH

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ASD is a developmental disorder that appears by the age of 3 and is characterized

by three primary characteristics, including: - ANSWER- Repetitive behavior

patterns and impairment in social interactions and communication

A mother is in the store with her child and she is not paying attention to him. The child begins knocking items off the shelf and his mother says, "Oh no! Look what you did!" The child smiles. In this example, the boy not receiving any attention

from his mother is the: - ANSWER- Consequence

What is the 3-term contingency? - ANSWER- Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

What is EIBI? - ANSWER- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, and is used to treat young children with autism

What is the core principal of ABA? - ANSWER- Behavior is a function of its consequences; desired consequences will increase behavior and undesired consequences will decrease behavior

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A teacher counts aloud to her class, "1,2,3,4..." The students respond, "1,2,3,4..." This is an example of which verbal operant? - ANSWER- Echoic

Justin asks his friend, "What is your favorite game to play?" His friend responds, "I like chase." This exchange is an example of which verbal operant? - ANSWER- Intraverbal

Effective ABA programs should focus on which of the following when teaching language?

Increasing the number of words a learner can identify.Vocal speech only, using sign language, picture communication or assistive devices are not effective.Teaching language by the function that it is used, to ensure that individuals can use language that they are learning.This question is inaccurate, language cannot be taught to individuals who have speech impairments. - ANSWER- Teaching language by the function that it is used, to ensure that individuals can use the language that they are learning

Which of the following is a behavioral teaching approach?Discrete Trial Training (DTT) Natural Environment Training (NET) Fluency Based Instruction All of the above - ANSWER- All of the above

Which of the following is a key feature of NET?It is adult directed and uses repetition and sequenced instruction. 2 / 4

The child is provided with several brief, times opportunities to practice the skill target.Targets are often taught in a particular sequence; building speed and accuracy in basic skills before focusing on more complex skills.It is largely child-directed and performed in natural settings - ANSWER- It is largely child-directed and performed in natural settings

Which of the following best describes Verbal Behavior?Any behavior for which the consequence is mediated by the behavior of another person.When one speaks or produces a sound.Responding vocally to another person's nonvocal behavior.Vocal behavior for which the consequence is mediated by the vocal behavior of another person. - ANSWER- When one speaks or produces a sound

Which of the following is a potential benefit of developing a manding repertoire?Decrease in an appropriate or problem behaviors.Motivation increases because many training directly benefits the learner.Language is acquired faster by children when they are being taught to mand.All of the above. - ANSWER- All of the above

Gabri sees a clown at the circus. She points and says, "Look, clown!" Her mom responds, "Yes it's a clown!" This is an example of: - ANSWER- A & B (vocal and verbal behavior)

Anita is hungry. She points to the crackers on the counter and her mom gives her a

cracker. This is an example of: - ANSWER- None of the above

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What is the definition of ABA? - ANSWER- Application of the principles of behavior to issues that are socially important to produce practical change

A therapist is working with a child that dislikes the task she is working on. The child pinches the therapist. The therapist responds by telling the child to take a break from the work and think about what she did. In the future, the child pinches any time she doesn't want to do her work. In this example, the consequence for

pinching was: - ANSWER- Receiving a break from work which functioned as a

reinforcer

Which of the following statements is true about ABA?Behavior can change by manipulating the antecedents and consequences related to the behavior.Behavior follows predictable patterns.Interventions should be based on science and actual data, not just opinions or guesses about behavior.All of the statements are true. - ANSWER- All of the statements are true

What does the acronym ABA stand for? - ANSWER- Applied Behavior Analysis

Alexander engages in tantrum behavior that frequently lasts for long periods of time (5-15 minutes). What type of behavior measurement would be the most appropriate to record? - ANSWER- Duration

Which of the following involves recording how many times a behavior happens during a standard unit of time? - ANSWER- Taking rate data

Which of the following involves recording how many times a behavior occurred within a set number of opportunities, and multiplying the ratio by 100? - ANSWER- Taking percentage data

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