Mock ABA questions

Look at the graph of duration data. Then, select the most

reasonable inference.

A)Certainly, as a result of the change in contingencies from baseline to treatm

B)More baseline data should have been collected prior to treatment in order to
duration.
C More treatment data must be collected in order to infer a trend about the eff
) during treatment.
D The graph does not represent a solid case for a functional relation between
)


Claire used a multiple baseline design in which a treatment to
decrease hand biting was the independent variable. The
treatment was presented sequentially across three different
settings. What kind of problem might create an interpretational
problem in this kind of design?
A)A failure of the behavior to return to baseline levels
B)Problems in interobserver agreement
C Response generalization
)
D Stimulus generalization
)
Doris engages in physical aggression against other persons.
Which of the following is most likely to be the BEST response
definition for her physically aggressive behavior? Physical
aggression consists of:
A)Acts which result in controlling others.
B)Any act which actually results in causing physical harm to another person
C Any act which is intended to cause physical harm to another person.
)
D Hitting another person with open hand across the face, punching another p
) hair, and any failed attempt to do any of these.
Missy hit her head, which was covered by a helmet, 120 times
during a 1 min. observation session. The head-hitting was
constant and steady during the entire interval. What is the BEST
estimate of the average IRT?
A)0.1 seconds.
B)0.5 seconds.
C 1 second.
)
D 5 seconds.
)
Elbert is working on a project to increase cooperative play in a
pre-school program. He has an assistant doing data collection.
Of the following, which recording system would be the most
appropriate for the assistant to conduct?
A)Count the number of times each child plays cooperatively with another
child.
B)Momentary time sampling with 30 minute intervals.
C Partial interval with 15 second intervals
)
D Whole interval with 15 second intervals
)
Chata suggests that staff collect some IRT data. The data turns
out like this: They begin recording at 11:00 am; there is
aggression at 1 pm, 2:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. Recording ends at
10:00 pm. What is the average IRT?
A)3 1/3
hours.
B)4 hours.
C 5 2/3
) hours.
D 10 hours.
)