Non-contingent reinforcement is this type of intervention:

• A.Consequent intervention
• B.Antecedent intervention
• C.Punishment strategy
• D.Behavioral momentum intervention

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A teacher is tracking the performance of both math and spelling assignments for each of her 25 students. For feedback purposes, she wishes to display each student's percent correct for both areas using a line graph. What would be the MOST effective and efficient way to accomplish this?

• A.Prepare a large graph for spelling and a similar one for math and place on the graphs the average data for the entire class in the two content areas.
• B.Prepare two graphs for each student, one for spelling and one for math, because there is no appropriate method for reporting these two content areas together on the same graph.
• C.Prepare a single large graph and display each student's data for the spelling and math areas using unique symbols for each student and for each content area.
• D.Prepare a separate graph for each student and, using a unique symbol for each content area, record the data and connect the similar symbols to create data path lines.

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One limitation of descriptive analysis is that it:

• A.violates the individual's right to privacy.
• B.does not permit the precise determination of functional relationships.
• C.provides a less than adequate description of the topography and intensity of behavior.
• D.does not allow the behavior analyst the opportunity to measure, record, and interpret the data on the target behavior.

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A parent reports that her 2-year-old daughter uses a number of stalling techniques to avoid bedtime once
she is told to go to bed. What would be a good progress measure for going to bed when told?

• A.latency
• B.inter-response time
• C.frequency
• D.compliance

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A married couple wants a behavior analyst to assist them in creating a happier home life for their family.
The behavior analyst should.

• A.provide counseling to the couple related to the problems that they identify as most important.
• B.set up contracts between the parents and children that require the parents to reinforce appropriate behavior using things that the children identify as important to them.
• C.explain how behavior analysis could be used to assist the family so that they can make an informed decision about proceeding.
• D.refer the family to another professional, since this type of issue is not amenable to applied behavior analysis.

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