ABAT Practice Test

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Sample Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Questions

Try these questions from our free Applied Behavior Analysis Test practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.

1. The experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) differs from applied behavior analysis (ABA) in that:

   • A. EAB uses group research designs, while ABA uses single-case designs
   • B. EAB focuses on understanding basic behavioral principles in controlled laboratory settings, while ABA applies those principles to socially significant behavior in natural environments
   • C. ABA studies animals, while EAB studies humans only
   • D. EAB uses positive reinforcement only, while ABA uses both reinforcement and punishment

Answer: B. EAB focuses on understanding basic behavioral principles in controlled laboratory settings, while ABA applies those principles to socially significant behavior in natural environments

EAB is the basic science branch focused on discovering behavioral principles in controlled settings; ABA applies those validated principles to real-world, socially meaningful problems.

Answer: B. Immediately contact their supervising analyst to report the new behavior and ask for guidance.

An ABAT's role is to implement the treatment plan as designed by their supervisor; it is outside their scope of practice to create or modify treatment plans. When a new, significant behavior appears, the ABAT's primary ethical and professional responsibility is to collect data on the behavior and immediately communicate with their supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for making any clinical decisions or modifications to the plan.

Answer: C. Functional analysis (experimental analysis)

A functional analysis, developed by Iwata and colleagues, is an experimental method in which conditions (attention, escape, alone, play/control) are systematically manipulated to identify which consequence is maintaining the problem behavior. It provides the most direct evidence of behavioral function.

Answer: C. Acknowledge the parents' concern, explain the importance of data collection for the program's effectiveness, and inform their supervisor of the parents' request.

The ABAT's role is to implement the plan and communicate with the supervisor. This situation involves a potential modification to the treatment plan, which is outside the ABAT's scope to decide. The correct response is to use professional communication skills to explain the rationale behind the procedure, while also elevating the issue to the supervisor who is responsible for treatment decisions and communication with stakeholders.

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