True or False
ABA Terms
Parent/School Interactions
Billing/Other
Operational Definition or not?
100

At work, I am allowed to wear flip flops?

What is False. You should not wear flip flops to work it is deemed unsafe.

100

This term refers to behavior changes that occur specifically because the behavior is being observed or monitored.

What is reactivity. For example: when your BC-ABA comes in to observe for a re-assessment and the child is a little angel (different from any other day)

100

Should you discuss the child's treatment plan and programming with all staff members within the school building?

No! The individualized treatment plan/programming is on a need to know basis. Only the staff members relevant to the case and directly involved in treatment.
100

I get to my client and am face to face with them starting at 9:02am but I am just going to back track to 9:00am to make it even...

Wrong! That is considered fraud as you were not present at 9:00am.
100

Physical Aggression- any instance in which Johnny makes physical contact with another person via open hand or his foot.

Yes

200

At work.. I should not show up to my client.. but tell NO ONE!

What is False! There are steps to follow when calling off which include informing the clinician, the parent/staff, as well as the office. 

200

Refers to the count/number of times behavior occurred?

What is Frequency!

200

Johnny's mother's partner came over. Johnny's mother left to run some errands and you are now left alone with her partner and the child. It is time for signatures, can his mother's partner sign?

Not unless there is a signed release at the office to consent to signatures and shared information. Remember to check with your lead clinician if there is a release on file!

200

I worked 9:00am-1:30pm but wanted to make 5 hours instead of 4.5 hours, I will just put 9:00am-2:00pm in billing...

Wrong! That is considered fraud!

200

Tantrum- any instance in which Johnny does not use coping skills

Not! Operational definitions should be observable and measurable 

300

At work... When I am given a training that is "allotted 2 hours" but it only takes me 15 minutes, I should still bill the 2 hours?

What is False! Always be honest in what it takes you to complete something and bill accordingly. 

300

When the behavior has the tendency "to get worse before it gets better" when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced?

What is Extinction Burst!

300

Another peer in your client's class is engaging in problem behavior. You should intervene and reprimand the other child, even though your client is doing what they need to be doing.

What is false, you should allow the teacher to intervene as you are present for one child (your client)
300

My client is behaving very well today but I am going to lie about the data so I can continue services.....

Wronggggg! Be sure to collect accurate data for the sake of the child. When your client discharges, that provides you opportunity to help another child in need!

300

Off-task- any instance in which Johnny is not making eye contact, making noises, out of his seat, tapping his pencil, kicking his chair, dropping items, turning around, and making noises.

Not! There are far too many behaviors to target which will never display accurate progress.

400

At work.. I should complete my session notes in a timely manner to depict accurate information according to the session.

What is TRUE!

400

The process used to create new behaviors by differentially reinforcing approximations to a desired behavior

What is Shaping!

400
What should you do if a parent/caregiver/teacher/etc makes you feel uncomfortable?


Contact your supervisor immediately

400
My phone should be on silent and put away during my sessions.

True!

400

Self Injurious Behavior (SIB)- any deliberate behavior in which causes harm to or physical injury to one self. This can include biting hand or head banging.

Yes!
500

At work.. I should represent our company with professionalism and respect. 

What is True!

500

The procedure in which you are gradually and systemically reducing extra stimuli that have been introduced previously to aid in teaching 

What is Prompt Fading

500

Your client's parent requested you on Facebook. Because you spend so much time at the house and do not want to upset them, you accept it. The parent then begins bringing up your personal life via what is visible on Facebook. Right or wrong?

Wrong! You should never accept any clients on social media as that is violating the ethical code

500

I should never share information about my client with anyone outside of the case

True!

500
Noncomplaince- any instance in which Johnny doesnt follow directions, says no, walks away, ignores, turns head, argues, hits, screams, kicks, and cries.

Not! Too broad!

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