ABC Data Collection

ABC stands for

• Antecedent, Behavior, Complex

• Analog, B.F. Skinner, Carnagie

• Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

• Apples, Bananas, Coffee

An ________ ________ should be objective, clear, and complete.

• Idiosyncratic variable

• operational definition

• operation write up

• exact definition

ABC data collection is a part of the

• Initial assessment

• Pairing process

• Formation of hypotheses of the function of behavior

• Descriptive assessment

• C and D

What does ABC data accomplish?

• Gives insight as to how staff is handling behaviors

• Shows the antecedents and consequences surrounding a behavior

• Provides the behavior analyst with data to make decisions with

• All of the above

• None of the above

Ideally, data should be recorded within ______ ______ of the behavior occurring.

• 24 hours

• 15 minutes

• 2 seconds

• 10 seconds

• It doesn't matter as long as you record it eventually

You take the iPad from Jimmy and he begins to spit. His mom then takes the iPad and gives it back to him. The antecedent of the behavior is should be marked as ________ on a structured ABC data form.

• Attention

• Access to tangibles

• Demand

• Sensory

You give the iPad to Jimmy and go talk to his mom about the new programs he is running. He calls for his mom but she ignores him. He then begins to spit. The antecedent of the behavior is should be marked as ________ on a structured ABC data form.

• Attention

• Access to tangibles

• Demand

• Sensory

You place a demand to complete a worksheet during session and Jimmy begins to throw the paper on the floor. Each time he does so, you replace the paper with its replacement and maintain the demand. You should mark the consequence as ______ on the structured ABC data sheet.

• Maintain demand

• No attention given

• Provided sensory outlet

• Blocked access to item