ABA Therapy New Hire Practice Exam

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• Which of these actions is necessary after contacting your supervisor about a cancellation?
• What is the purpose of a maintenance checklist in ABA therapy?
• What is the purpose of the Schedules@cs4hope.com email?
• What is the whole interval recording method primarily used for?
• Define negative reinforcement.
• What is the main purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
• Which of the following correctly describes whole interval recording?
• How does parent training contribute to ABA therapy?
• In behavior analysis, what is a 'behavior' categorized by?
• What does the term antecedent refer to in behavior analysis?
• Which type of reinforcement is being demonstrated when a child receives extra playtime for completing chores?
• What is prompting in the context of behavior analysis?
• Which of the following would be a poor choice for momentary interval recording?
• What is reinforcement in ABA?
• Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
• What is the essence of Verbal Behavior methodology?
• What is the purpose of using reinforcement in ABA therapy?
• Define 'collective efficacy' in the context of ABA practice.
• What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
• When notifying your supervisor about a coverage update, what should you do?
• Which of the following best describes a naturalistic teaching strategy in ABA?
• What is the role of a Behavior Analyst in a treatment team?
• Which principle is considered fundamental in ABA when reinforcing a behavior?
• How do prompt fading techniques support behavior management?
• In the context of ABA, what is a primary reinforcer?
• What does latency refer to in behavior analysis?
• What is the appropriate time to render your schedule on NPA?
• What does DTT stand for in ABA practice?
• Which practice is involved in the concept of generalization in ABA therapy?
• In the context of ABA therapy, what does positive punishment aim to do?
• What does the "S" in the acronym SEAT stand for in the context of behavior functions?
• What does the Premack Principle entail?
• What type of interval recording is indicated by 'P'?
• What is an example of behavior momentum in an ABA therapy session?
• Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
• What does generalization refer to in ABA?
• What is CSH's slogan?
• Permanent product recording can be particularly effective in which scenario?
• What does differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) aim to achieve?
• What defines intraverbal operant?
• What does the term 'differential reinforcement' refer to?
• In the SEAT acronym, what does the "E" represent?
• What does it mean to generalize a behavior in ABA?
• In the ABA context, what are "challenging behaviors"?
• What is the first step when canceling a session on the day of?
• What must you do if you cannot find coverage for a session you are canceling?
• What is a likely outcome from applying negative reinforcement?
• Describe the significance of advocating for clients in ABA.
• What is baseline data in ABA?
• What is one effect of effective reinforcement strategies in ABA?
• Which of the following best describes differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL)?
• What does 'self-regulation' imply in the context of ABA?
• The Premack Principle can be utilized to encourage which behavior?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the verbal operants?
• What does task analysis in ABA involve?
• What role does functional communication training (FCT) play in ABA?
• How many make-up date/times need to be offered to a client?
• Which situation demonstrates positive punishment?
• What role does reinforcement play in ABA?
• Which approach is emphasized in behavior analysis for establishing learning environments?
• Name an example of a direct assessment in ABA.
• What is the influence of cultural competence in ABA therapy?
• When using momentary interval recording, what are the observers looking for at the end of each interval?
• What is the key focus when using an ABC recording sheet?
• How many weeks in advance must time off requests be submitted?
• Which technique is commonly used to reduce undesirable behaviors in ABA?
• In the context of behavior, what is defined as the action that follows the antecedent?
• Who is known for inventing Discrete Trial Training?
• If a client is not present at a session, what should you do first?
• What is the primary goal of ABA therapy?
• What is the echoic operant in verbal behavior?
• Why is follow-up important according to the maintenance checklist?
• Which assessment method helps in understanding a student's behavior triggers?
• Which term refers to the process of stopping a specific behavior entirely?
• Who is credited with the development of Pivotal Response Training?
• Which email must you send to cancel a session on the day of?
• What is another term for the structured approach used in DTT?
• What is the purpose of prompting hierarchies in ABA?
• What does the term "scope of practice" refer to in the context of ABA?
• What is the method used to determine the number of intervals in partial interval recording?
• What is the outcome intended with differential reinforcement of high rates (DRH)?
• What is one important component of collective efficacy in ABA?
• Which method is a common way of delivering reinforcement in ABA?
• What is the definition of negative reinforcement?
• Which of the following is a function of behavior according to the SEAT framework?
• What is meant by 'motivation assessment' in ABA?
• What practice is described as "priming" in behavior analysis?
• What characterizes 'challenging behavior'?
• What does the term "behavior momentum" refer to?
• What is the importance of ethical guidelines in ABA?
• What is meant by 'token reinforcement'?
• Which aspect is crucial in setting the observation intervals for partial interval recording?
• Why is it important to record the number of intervals in partial interval recording?
• Which of the following is a common ethical consideration in ABA practice?
• What must be filled out after every session conducted?
• What does 'modeling' refer to in relation to prompting?
• What aspect does "topography" specifically describe in ABA?
• What task is an example of using permanent product recording?
• What does backward chaining entail?
• What must you set on your email before a day off?
• Which verbal operant requires a child to request something they want?
• Why is collaboration vital in ABA therapy?
• Explain the term 'social skills training' in ABA.
• What does positive reinforcement involve?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of prompt?
• What is the primary goal of ABA therapy?
• How does PRT engage a child’s natural environment?
• When is it appropriate to use negative punishment?
• What are replacement behaviors in ABA?
• How can visual supports be effectively utilized in ABA?
• In terms of social validity, what is crucial for assessments in ABA?
• What is Pivotal Response Training (PRT)?
• What does expressive language refer to?
• Which of the following describes how chaining is utilized in ABA?
• What does the term "consequence" imply in the study of behavior?
• What should you do after contacting team members to find coverage?
• How is 'high functioning autism' defined in relation to ABA?
• What is shaping in ABA?
• What is the purpose of maintaining logs during ABA therapy sessions?
• What role do prompts play in the learning process in ABA?
• What does the "T" in SEAT represent in terms of behavior functions?
• What is the focus of ABA therapy?
• How does positive reinforcement affect behavior?
• Who generally sets the observation time or interval length in partial interval recording?
• Define 'behavior chain' in ABA.
• What is the primary goal of discrete trial training (DTT) in ABA therapy?
• What type of recording method is momentary interval recording?
• What is the function of the ABC recording sheet?
• What is a key benefit of using behavior momentum in therapy?
• What does a mand operant involve?
• What is differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)?
• What does a child practice during expressive language tasks?
• What is an operational definition of behavior in ABA?
• What is meant by receptive language in the context of ABA therapy?
• What are token economies designed to do in ABA?
• What does 'data analysis' refer to in ABA?
• What is a 'social story' in the context of ABA therapy?
• What is the primary purpose of data collection in ABA therapy?
• In ABA therapy, what does cultural competence help establish?
• What is the focus of social skills training in ABA?
• What is tact operant in ABA therapy?
• What does ABA stand for in the context of therapy?
• Which of the following best describes the goal of partial interval recording?
• Which example illustrates negative reinforcement?
• What is the purpose of a communication log in ABA therapy?
• In partial interval recording, what is recorded during the specified interval?
• What does the term "functional behavior assessment" refer to in ABA?
• What is the primary goal of using social stories in therapy?
• What is a beneficial outcome expected from effective parent training in ABA?
• How is "topography" defined in the context of applied behavior analysis?
• What would be considered a good example of priming?
• When should you lock your schedule on NPA?
• In differential reinforcement, what do the letters DRA stand for?
• In behavior analysis, what does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
• What primary skill does receptive language focus on enhancing?
• What does ethical decision-making entail in the context of ABA?
• In the context of Discrete Trial Training, how many times is a command typically repeated?
• What is reinforcement in the context of ABA?
• Which of the following is a common measurement used in ABA?
• Which operant focuses on conversation and maintaining dialogue?
• What is total task chaining?
• What is the primary responsibility of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)?
• What is described as forward chaining?
• What email address should you use to request time off?
• What is classified as a staff cancellation?
• What is meant by 'self-management' in ABA practices?
• What is “peer modeling” in ABA?
• In behavior analysis, which function relates to avoiding mistakes?
• Why is it important to include an ABC data sheet in session documentation?
• What is chaining in ABA therapy?
• Which methodology is Skinner associated with in ABA?
• What is the primary function of negative punishment?
• What differentiates 'positive punishment' from 'negative punishment' in ABA?
• Which ethical principle emphasizes maximizing benefits while minimizing harm in ABA?
• What is partial interval recording primarily used for?
• Which item is NOT typically included in an ABA session log book?
• Which scheduling technique is commonly used in ABA interventions?
• What does 'extinction' mean in the context of ABA?
• What is indicated by the "A" in the SEAT acronym?
• When implementing extinction, what must the caregiver or therapist do?
• What is a consequence in the context of ABA?
• What does priming help a child prepare for in a learning environment?
• Which ABA principle supports teaching through smaller steps?
• Which aspect of ABA therapy does social validity primarily assess?
• Which scenario is an example of positive reinforcement?
• Define positive reinforcement.
• Which of the following is an aspect of the momentary interval recording method?
• What is the difference between a verbal and a physical prompt?
• What type of interval recording is abbreviated as 'W'?
• Permanent product recording involves changing the environment based on what?
• In the context of ABA therapy, what is differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA)?
• Which condition is essential when delivering reinforcement?
• In ABA therapy, what is the significance of collecting data?
• Which psychologist is most commonly associated with the concept of play in development?
• What is a key benefit of functional communication training (FCT)?
• What does positive punishment entail?
• What is a prompt in ABA?
• If a child is encouraged to read more sight words in exchange for iPad time, which method is being used?
• What is a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
• How is rate data typically collected?
• What does 'recovery' refer to in individuals with autism after ABA treatment?