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Question #1
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When presenting extinction as a possible treatment option to a client and his or her family, it is MOST important for a behavior analyst to
A
discuss the risks and benefits of using extinction and assure them that it is the best option.
B
present it along with other interventions, including reinforcement based alternatives.
C
assure them that extinction is supported in the literature as an effective procedure.
D
explain his or her experience using extinction with similar cases.
Correct Answer:
present it along with other interventions, including reinforcement based alternatives.
Question #2
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A behavior analyst is asked to provide direct services requiring daily 1:1 interaction with a teen-aged client. The client does not speak but can communicate fluently using sign language. The behavior analyst knows some sign language but is not fluent. The BEST approach to this situation would be to
A
attend a workshop in sign language prior to beginning service.
B
explain his level of competence in sign language to the family before beginning service.
C
hire a sign language interpreter to attend the sessions.
D
refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.
Correct Answer:
refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.
Question #3
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Fara has identified two procedures that have an equal probability of being effective. In order to<br />
select the better procedure, she should
A
select the procedure that best utilizes the existing funding stream.
B
determine which procedure is most clinically popular based on the rate of use by professionals.
C
choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
D
use a random number table to rule out bias.
Correct Answer:
choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
Question #4
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Which of the following would BEST contribute to a behavior analyst’s professional development?
A
becoming a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, which is a rich resource for behavior analysts
B
reading articles from a peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis journal that describe techniques that are applicable to her client population
C
attending a workshop that provides videotaped examples and practice activities for innovative interventions
D
contributing an article to the newsletter of the local Association for Behavior Analysis chapter
Correct Answer:
reading articles from a peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis journal that describe techniques that are applicable to her client population
Question #5
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Before recruitment of participants for a research study begins, a behavior analyst needs to:
A
inform participants of their ability to withdraw from the study.
B
obtain consent from participant(s) or legal guardian(s) if necessary.
C
obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
D
inform participants about ethical requirements and experimental procedures.
Correct Answer:
obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
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