Behavioral Theory Basics Quiz

The 'A' of the ABC Behavioral Contingency stands for:

• Apple

• Antecedent

• Approachable

• Autonomy

In Behavioral Theory, a consequence is something that we use to 'teach people a lesson.'

• True

• False

What does positive reinforcement aim to do?

• Decrease a behavior by introducing a favorable stimulus.

• Increase a behavior by introducing a favorable stimulus.

• Decrease a behavior by removing an unfavorable stimulus.

• Increase a behavior by removing an unfavorable stimulus.

In behavioral terms, a 'behavior' is something that can be repeated, measured, and ?

• is Bad

• Is Good

• Is frustrating

• is observable

Setting events are NOT immediate, but can influence behavior.

• True

• False

What are the 4 Main Functions of Behavior? Hint: Everyone EATS

• Punishment, Reinforcer, Shaping, Dog

• Escape, Attention, Tangible, Sensory

• Attention, Love, Attachment, Health

• Ipad, TV, Video Games, Toys

What has the highest liklihood of increasing a behavior that we want to see?

• Punishment

• Positive Reinforcement

• Coroporal Punishment

• Time Out

What's reinforcement to one student, is automatically reinforcement to another student.

• True

• False

Why should Functional Behavioral Assessments be used?

• Provides information about the student's behavior

• Provides trends & patterns based on data

• Help identify root causes, functions, and reinforcers

• All of these reasons!