BCBA Exam 2: Teaching Hand Raising
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- The purpose of the present study was to teach children with autism to answer questions by:
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A. manding for information
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B. Responding in an individual instructional format
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C. Using a discrimination training procedure including rules, modeling and reinforcement in a group setting
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D. Both B and C
Teaching Effective Hand Raising to Children With Autism During Group Instruction
Charania, LeBlanc, Sabanathan and Ktaech, Carr and Gunby (2010)
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- Group instruction tasks:
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A. Required progressively less difficult discriminations
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B. Required progressively more difficult discriminations
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C. Required no discrimination until task 3
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D. Required Discrimination in tasks 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer
A. B. Required progressively more difficult discriminationsExplanation
The correct answer is b. This means that the group instruction tasks required progressively more difficult discriminations. This implies that the tasks became more challenging or complex as the group progressed, possibly requiring higher levels of cognitive abilities or problem-solving skills.Rate this question:
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- The dependent measure was:
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A. The percentage of accurate responses to hands up questions only
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B. The percentage of correct responses to hands down opportunities within a session
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C. The percentage of accurate responses to hands down and hands up opportunities within a session
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D. The percentage of correct discriminations vs. incorrect discriminations within a session
Correct Answer
A. C. The percentage of accurate responses to hands down and hands up opportunities within a sessionExplanation
The dependent measure in this study was the percentage of accurate responses to both hands down and hands up opportunities within a session. This means that the researchers were interested in measuring the overall accuracy of participants' responses when both hands were down and when both hands were up. This measure would provide a comprehensive assessment of participants' performance across different types of opportunities within the session.Rate this question:
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- During the discrimination training session, the experimenter:
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A. Praised accurate hands up responses only
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B. Praised accurate hands down responses only
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C. Praised both hands up and hands down responses enthusiastically
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D. Praised hands up responses enthusiastically and hands down responses with minimal change in vocal tone
Correct Answer
A. C. Praised both hands up and hands down responses enthusiasticallyExplanation
The experimenter praised both hands up and hands down responses enthusiastically during the discrimination training session. This means that the experimenter provided positive reinforcement for both types of responses, regardless of whether the participants raised their hands or kept them down. This approach likely aimed to encourage active participation and engagement from all participants, regardless of their preferred response style.Rate this question:
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- The experimenter responded to any inaccurate responses by:
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A. Ignoring incorrect responses and moving on to the next student
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B. Stating the rule and asking the child to remain standing
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C. Stating the rule, modeling the correct response and providing feedback
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D. Stating the rule, then having the group repeat the rule chorally
Correct Answer
A. C. Stating the rule, modeling the correct response and providing feedbackExplanation
The experimenter responded to any inaccurate responses by stating the rule, modeling the correct response, and providing feedback. This approach allows the experimenter to correct any misunderstandings or errors made by the student, providing them with a clear example of the correct response and offering feedback to help them improve their understanding.Rate this question:
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- During baseline each student sat without raising his hand in responses to questions regardless of status (e.g., possessing the item, having previously heard the word).
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that during the baseline, each student did not raise their hand in response to questions regardless of their status. This means that regardless of whether they possessed the item or had previously heard the word, they did not raise their hand.Rate this question:
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- The present findings suggest:
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A. Effectively responding to group instruction requires acquisition of basic academic information as well as the development of conditional stimulus control over hands up and hands down responding
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B. Effectively responding to group instruction requires individual training session prior to group training sessions
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C. The importance of conducting both hands up and hand down learning trials to establish discriminated responding
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D. Both a and c
Correct Answer
A. D. Both a and cExplanation
The present findings suggest that effectively responding to group instruction requires both the acquisition of basic academic information and the development of conditional stimulus control over hands up and hands down responding. Additionally, the findings indicate that conducting both hands up and hand down learning trials is important for establishing discriminated responding.Rate this question:
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- Improvements in hands-up responses in the third task occurred while the intervention was implemented for the second task but before it was applied to the third.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the improvements in hands-up responses in the third task happened during the implementation of the intervention for the second task. This implies that the intervention had a positive impact on the students' engagement and participation, leading to increased hands-up responses. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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- All three children in the study acquired accurate hand-raising skills in responses to progressively more difficult discrimination tasks during group instruction.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer is that the study found that all three children were able to learn and demonstrate accurate hand-raising skills in response to increasingly challenging discrimination tasks during group instruction. This suggests that the children successfully acquired this skill and were able to apply it effectively.Rate this question:
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- The group instruction tasks involved several discriminations in a particular order. Select the order that the tasks followed:
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A. Auditory-auditory discrimination, auditory-visual discrimination, successive conditional discrimination
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B. Auditory-visual discrimination, auditory-auditory discrimination, successive conditional discrimination
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C. successive conditional discrimination, auditory-visual discrimination, auditory-auditory discrimination
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D. Auditory-auditory discrimination, auditory-auditory discrimination, auditory-visual discrimination
Correct Answer
A. B. Auditory-visual discrimination, auditory-auditory discrimination, successive conditional discriminationExplanation
The correct order of the tasks is auditory-visual discrimination, auditory-auditory discrimination, and successive conditional discrimination. This means that participants first had to discriminate between auditory stimuli, then between auditory and visual stimuli, and finally had to perform a successive conditional discrimination task.Rate this question:
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- Accuracy of hand-raise or hands-down responses was determined for each child based on:
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A. His own performance during an individual assessment conducted prior to baseline and every 2 weeks during intervention
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B. His own performance during a group assessment and every 2 weeks during intervention
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C. His own performance during an individual assessment and group assessment
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D. His own performance during session with increasingly difficult questions
Correct Answer
A. A. His own performance during an individual assessment conducted prior to baseline and every 2 weeks during interventionExplanation
The accuracy of hand-raise or hands-down responses was determined based on the child's own performance during an individual assessment conducted before the baseline and every 2 weeks during the intervention. This means that the child's accuracy in responding to questions was measured through their performance in individual assessments at specific intervals throughout the intervention period. This method allows for tracking the child's progress and determining the effectiveness of the intervention in improving their accuracy over time.Rate this question:
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- During baseline the experimenter responsed to the child’s responses with:
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A. Tangible reinforcers identified during baseline
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B. A general fun statement and programmed reinforcement
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C. A general fun statement only
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D. Prompts and programmed reinforcers
Correct Answer
A. B. A general fun statement and programmed reinforcementExplanation
During baseline, the experimenter responded to the child's responses with a general fun statement and programmed reinforcement. This means that the experimenter provided positive and enjoyable feedback to the child's responses, along with predetermined rewards or reinforcements. This approach aims to create a positive and engaging environment for the child, encouraging their participation and motivation during the baseline phase of the experiment.Rate this question:
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- During discrimination training, before each session:
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A. The experimenter read a rule and had the group repeat the rule
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B. Used a visual stimulus signaling the beginning of the session
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C. Used an auditory stimulus to signal the beginning of the session
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D. Both a and b
Correct Answer
A. A. The experimenter read a rule and had the group repeat the ruleExplanation
In discrimination training, it is important to establish clear rules and instructions for the participants. By having the experimenter read a rule and having the group repeat it, it ensures that everyone understands and remembers the rule before each session. This helps to create consistency and clarity in the training process, allowing participants to better discriminate between different stimuli or responses. Using a visual or auditory stimulus alone may not provide the necessary verbal instruction and reinforcement that repeating the rule provides. Therefore, option a is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- If different children commited a hand-up error and a hands-down error ant the same time the :
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A. Hands up error was addressed first
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B. Hands down error was addressed first
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C. Hands up and down error were addresses simultaneously
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D. Hands up errors were addressed only
Correct Answer
A. A. Hands up error was addressed firstExplanation
When different children commit a hand-up error and a hands-down error at the same time, addressing the hands up error first makes sense because it requires immediate attention. By addressing the hands up error first, the teacher can ensure that the children are following the correct behavior and maintaining proper classroom etiquette. Once the hands up error is addressed, the teacher can then address the hands-down error to ensure that all errors are corrected. This approach allows for a systematic and efficient handling of the errors.Rate this question:
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- Prior to intervention, the participants had mastered various prerequisite instructional targets but failed to respond accurately when teachers presented the questions in a group context until hand-raising was directly taught.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The participants had already learned certain skills before the intervention, but they were not able to respond correctly when asked questions in a group setting until they were specifically taught how to raise their hands. This suggests that the participants had the necessary knowledge but lacked the appropriate social behavior in a group setting. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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