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ABA trivia: How much do you know about Applied Behavior Analysis?

Short applied behavior analysis quiz with instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Kyle HandUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This ABA quiz helps you review core concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis and spot gaps fast. If you're preparing for certification, boost your study plan with our ABAT practice test. Want a broader warm‑up to sharpen recall and timing? Try quiz bowl practice and come back to tackle more questions.

Applied Behavior Analysis focuses on the study of behavior that is observable and measurable.
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False
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Which term describes the presentation of a stimulus following a response that increases the future probability of that response?
Motivating operation
Extinction
Positive reinforcement
Punishment
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In ABA, an operational definition of behavior should be objective, clear, and complete.
True
False
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Which schedule of reinforcement delivers a reinforcer after a set number of responses?
Variable interval (VI)
Variable ratio (VR)
Fixed ratio (FR)
Fixed interval (FI)
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Which data display is most commonly used for showing changes in behavior over time in ABA?
Line graph
Histogram
Pie chart
Scatterplot
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In discrete-trial teaching (DTT), each trial typically includes an antecedent, a response, and a consequence.
True
False
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Which measurement records the time from the onset of a stimulus to the initiation of a response?
Interresponse time (IRT)
Latency
Rate
Duration
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Extinction involves withholding the reinforcer that previously maintained a behavior.
True
False
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A motivating operation that increases the value of a reinforcer and evokes behavior is called an establishing operation (EO).
False
True
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Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) reinforces a functionally equivalent alternative response while withholding reinforcement for the problem behavior.
True
False
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Which is an example of permanent product measurement?
Momentary time sampling of on-task behavior
Recording the time to start a task after instruction
Counting the number of completed math worksheets at the end of class
Timing how long a tantrum lasts
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In an ABAB (reversal) design, behavior is measured across baseline, intervention, return to baseline, and reintroduction of intervention phases.
False
True
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Which functional assessment method directly manipulates antecedents and consequences to identify function?
ABC narrative recording
Functional analysis
Caregiver interview
Rating scale
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Whole-interval recording tends to underestimate the actual occurrence of behavior compared to continuous measurement for high-rate behaviors.
False
True
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Rule-governed behavior is controlled by a history of direct reinforcement rather than verbal rules.
True
False
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Which experimental design staggers the introduction of an intervention across behaviors, settings, or participants?
Withdrawal design
Changing criterion design
Alternating treatments design
Multiple baseline design
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Which IOA method compares the smaller count to the larger count and expresses it as a percentage?
Mean count-per-interval IOA
Total count IOA
Trial-by-trial IOA
Exact count-per-interval IOA
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Which schedule typically produces high, steady rates of responding with little or no postreinforcement pause?
Fixed interval (FI)
Variable interval (VI)
Fixed ratio (FR)
Variable ratio (VR)
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Which design demonstrates control by systematically changing the performance criterion and observing corresponding changes in behavior?
Changing criterion design
Multiple probe design
AB design
Parallel treatments design
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The matching law states that the proportion of responses matches the proportion of reinforcement across concurrently available alternatives.
True
False
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand Core ABA Concepts -

    Grasp essential Applied Behavior Analysis principles, including reinforcement, punishment, and stimulus control, to build a solid theoretical foundation.

  2. Identify Behavioral Functions -

    Recognize and categorize the primary functions of behavior - escape, attention, tangible, and sensory - to inform targeted intervention strategies.

  3. Apply Reinforcement Strategies -

    Use positive and negative reinforcement techniques accurately in practice scenarios to strengthen desired behaviors effectively.

  4. Analyze Behavior Data -

    Interpret graphs and data collected during ABA practice to make data-driven decisions and monitor progress over time.

  5. Differentiate ABA Methodologies -

    Distinguish between key approaches such as shaping, chaining, and discrete trial training to select the most appropriate technique.

  6. Evaluate Intervention Effectiveness -

    Assess the impact of implemented ABA interventions, adjusting plans based on measurable outcomes and best practice guidelines.

Cheat Sheet

  1. ABC Model (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) -

    The ABC model is the bedrock of ABA, breaking down any behavior into what happens before (Antecedent), the Behavior itself, and the Consequence that follows (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). By logging each A, B, and C, you can identify patterns - like "When the teacher says 'homework' (A), Johnny cries (B), and he's allowed to skip (C)." Use the simple note: "A→B→C" to keep your data organized and actionable.

  2. Four Functions of Behavior -

    Every behavior serves one or more functions: attention, escape, access to tangibles, or sensory stimulation (Iwata et al., 1994). A handy mnemonic is "A-EAT-S" (Attention, Escape, Access, Tangible, Sensory) to recall why behaviors persist. Conduct a functional assessment to match intervention strategies to each function accurately.

  3. Schedules of Reinforcement -

    Fixed Ratio (FR), Variable Ratio (VR), Fixed Interval (FI), and Variable Interval (VI) each produce distinct response patterns: VR yields high, steady rates, while FI produces scalloped pauses (Skinner, 1957). Remember "RRIIs" (Ratio before Interval, VR most Rapid) as a quick cue. Chart your schedule to predict behavior - e.g., VR5 means on average every 5th response earns reinforcement.

  4. Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement and Punishment -

    Reinforcement (positive or negative) increases behavior, whereas punishment decreases it - a simple "R in Rise, P in Pause" helps recall this relationship. Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus (praise), negative removes one (turning off loud noise), positive punishment adds (a reprimand), and negative punishment takes away (time-out) (Cooper et al., 2007). Always pair interventions with clear data to monitor effectiveness and ethical application.

  5. Data Collection & Interobserver Agreement (IOA) -

    Accurate measurement (frequency, duration, interval) drives ABA efficacy - select the right metric based on behavior's nature (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968). Calculate IOA with the formula: (Agreements ÷ (Agreements + Disagreements))×100 to ensure reliability. Aim for IOA above 80% to validate that multiple observers see behavior the same way.

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