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Question 1

What best defines a discriminative stimulus?

A : It always elicits a response.

B : It is defined by its effect on behavior.

C : It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

D : It is any change in the environment.

Answer: B

Question 2

Each response in a chain produces a stimulus change that serves as both a discriminative stimulus anD.

A : a prompt.

B : a limited hold.

C : a conditioned reinforcer.

D : an establishing operation.

Answer: C

Question 3

When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome criteria should be

A : applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.

B : developed prior to the identified intervention.

C : initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.

D : measured independent of practice effects or reactivity.

Answer: B

Question 4

A major benefit of product recording is that:

A : it is the easiest recording method.

B : it is used when a behavior results in a certain tangible outcome.

C : the observer does not have to be present when the behavior occurs.

D : one can always determine who engaged in the behavior that led to the product that was recorded.

Answer: C

Question 5

Deane's friend takes her to the mall every week. She frequently hugs people whom she does not know. The behavior analyst wants to use an intervention that includes reinforcement of appropriate behavior when Deane does something other than hugging. Which intervention would be MOST appropriate?

A : Teach her friend to provide reinforcement when Deane greets others appropriately.

B : The behavior analyst goes to the mall and gives tokens to Deane for appropriate interactions.

C : Teach her friend to hug Deane when she appropriately interacts with others.

D : Teach her friend to provide tokens for appropriate interactions.

Answer: A

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