Graphing and Behavior Change Fundamentals Quiz

What is the purpose of graphing in behavior analysis?

• To hide the data

• To communicate data trends visually

• To complicate data analysis

• To confuse the data

What are the three variables to assess when graphing data?

• Magnitude, Delay, Duration

• Trend, Stability, Level

• Frequency, Variability, Level

• Immediacy, Duration, Stability

What is the recommended ratio of ordinate (Y-axis) to Abscissa (X-axis) in a graph?

• 1:1 ratio

• 3:1 ratio

• 1:2 ratio

• 2:1 ratio

What is the purpose of a phase change line in a graph?

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary complexity

• To hide the data points

• To indicate a change in treatment conditions

What is positive reinforcement in behavior change?

• Encouraging random behavior

• Rewarding desired behavior

• Ignoring all behavior

• Punishing negative behavior

What is the recommended immediacy of reinforcement following a behavior?

• 0-3 seconds

• 5-10 seconds

• 30-60 seconds

• 15-20 seconds

What is the purpose of using schedules of reinforcement?

• To confuse the client

• To complicate behavior change

• To discourage behavior change

• To specify when and how often a behavior will be reinforced

What type of reinforcement schedule produces a high steady rate of responding with a post reinforcement pause?

• Variable Ratio Schedule

• Fixed Ratio Schedule

• Fixed Interval Schedule

• Variable Interval Schedule

Which reinforcement schedule involves presenting reinforcement following the 1st response after a fixed time period?

• Fixed Interval Schedule

• Variable Interval Schedule

• Variable Ratio Schedule

• Continuous Reinforcement

What is the purpose of a limited hold in a reinforcement schedule?

• To increase the delay in reinforcement

• To decrease the effectiveness of reinforcement

• To limit the number of reinforcers given

• To set a deadline for meeting the response following the time