Topography Is The Most Important Part Of Assessing Problem Behavior

problem behavior

behavior that occurs too often, too intensely, or in the wrong context

Problem behaviors are culturally determined.
A. True
B. False

A. True

A behavior is generally considered problematic when it occurs too frequently, too intensely or
A. in the wrong context
B. unfairly
C. with the wrong people

A. in the wrong context

The nature-nurture debate is decided.
A. True
B. False

B. False

Problem behaviors often occur because of skill deficits.
A. True
B. False

A. True

Problem behaviors may lead to negative outcomes such as
A. health problems
B. social isolation
C. both a and b

C. both a and b

dynamic

characterized by constant responsive change

epigenetic

a dynamic relationship between biology, genetics, and environment that creates change in all three

critical period

a period of development in which proper development is necessary in order to acquire specific skills

Modern research indicates biology can influence behavior.
A. True
B. False

A. True

Modern research indicates environmental factors can influence genetic development.
A. True
B. False

A. True

Early intervention is important for language development because of __________________________.
A. critical periods for development
B. harmful parenting practices
C. exposure to toxins can only be reversed in infancy

A. critical periods for development

Which of the following has ABA NOT been shown to be effective for treating?
A. Depression
B. Smoking
C. neither a nor b

C. neither a nor b

topography

a description of the behavior's form

functional behavior assessment

a process for determining the environmental events that elicit problem behavior

ecological assessment

assessment that seeks to discover the skills required for successful functioning in a given environment

Topography is the most important part of assessing problem behavior.
A. True
B. False

B. False

The description of the intensity of a behavior is a part of its
A. ecological assessment
B. functional assessment
C. topographical assessment

C. topographical assessment

FBAs seek to determine the purpose a problem behavior serves.
A. True
B. False

A. True

Which of the following is included in a functional behavior assessment?
A. A description of the environmental requirements for successful functioning
B. A description of the supervision style of the parent or teacher
C. Identification of reinforcers that are maintaining the behavior.

C. Identification of reinforcers that are maintaining the behavior.

Assessment of the environmental requirements for successful functioning is called
A. ecological assessment
B. functional assessment
C. topographical assessment

A. ecological assessment

Ecological assessment results are used to develop
A. antecedent interventions
B. skill building goals
C. both a and b

C. both a and b

ABA-based treatments for problem behavior include antecedent interventions, consequence management, and
A. bribery
B. rewards
C. skill building

C. skill building

Choosing treatments based on diagnosis is based on the _________________ model of care.
A. Genetic
B. Medical
C. Psychosocial

B. Medical

Research unequivocally supports the idea that authoritarian parenting is bad for children.
A. True
B. False

B. False

Systems such as schools and workplaces usually deal with problem behavior through the process called ____________________________.
A. Applied Behavior Analysis
B. Progressive Discipline
C. Neither A nor B

B. Progressive Discipline

The U.S. political system is designed to ensure citizens are provided with access to evidence-based education and treatment.
A. True
B. False

B. False