F is for Function
What is/are the function(s)
Sarah is sitting in her office with other supervisors. She reaches for her hairbrush to brush her hair. Later, Maeggan leaves the office and she grabs her brush again. What is/are the function(s)
Automatic/Sensory
What is a Discriminative Stimulus?
Give an example.
This can be a demand/question or directive given to obtain a specific response or a naturally occurring signal that reinforcement is available.
Where is our headquarters located?
Indianapolis, IN
A technique that involves demonstrating desired behaviors for your child.
Modeling
What therapist has been with the company the longest? How many years?
Stacey! 11 years!
Congrats girl! :))
What is/are the function(s)
Chelsey brings a cup of coffee to work. She then walks to the fridge to fill up her water. The dispenser is not working. She begins to engage in verbal protest and stomping back to her office. What is/are the function(s)
Access
What is extinction?
To cease reinforcing a previously reinforced behavior to decrease the behavior’s frequency.
Which location is the largest in the company clientele wise?
Terre Haute!
A teaching method that involves breaking down tasks into small, manageable steps.
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Which of our staff members has been to Disney 5 times in their life?
ME, Adaire! :)
(Working on #6!)
What is/are the function(s)
Kate is presented with an authorization to complete. She tells her co-workers that she will do it later. Lindsay tells Kate that it is due today so it cannot wait. Kate begins to engage in pouting and kicks her desk. What is/are the function(s)
Escape
What is Satiation? How do you avoid/prevent it?
When the frequent use of a reinforcer leads to decreased effectiveness.
Differentially reinforce, Preference Assessments,etc.
What year was Unlocking the Spectrum founded and by whom?
2009, Ilana Hernandez
A technique used to reduce challenging behaviors while reinforcing more appropriate or adaptive behaviors.
Functional Communication Training
Which of our staff members owns a total of 65 plants?
Chelsey :D
What is/are the function(s)?
Adaire loves to go to Little Bear in the morning. When she gets there she notices the door is locked even though they are supposed to be open. She bangs on the door, yells, and waves her arms up and down until they open the door. Once the door is open she can go inside and order her 32oz California Bear Bomb. What is/are the function(s)?
Attention/Access
What does LRFFC stand for?
Give an example of each.
Listener responding by feature, function, or class.
Feature- give me the red crayon
Function- give me the one that keeps food cold
Class- give me the vehicle
How many locations do we provide ABA to? Name the locations!
7, Terre Haute IN, Indianapolis IN, Seymour IN, Bloomington IN, Spring TX, Kaufman County TX, Longview TX
A less desired behavior can be reinforced by the opportunity to engage in a more desired behavior.
Premack Principle
Which of our staff during their studies studied abroad in Russia?
Maeggan! :)
What is/are the function(s)
Maeggan likes to purchase Rae Dunn gnomes. She goes to TJ MAXX and sees there is a sale on some of the Rae Dunn merchandise. She then takes the purchase up the counter and it rings full price. She engages in verbal protest about the price to the cashier. The cashier then agrees to change the price and Maeggan takes home her gnome. What are all of the functions that happened?
Access/Attention/Escape/Access
How many schedules of differential reinforcement are there and name them?
5
DRA (alternative), DRO (other) DRI (incompatible), DRL (lower rates), DRH (higher rates)
What is Unlocking the Spectrum's mission statement?
"Making the highest quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy accessible to ALL children with autism."
a behavior modification technique that involves selectively reinforcing desired behaviors while withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors.
Differential Reinforcement
Who just announced they are pregnant and now knows what they are having?..... Double Points if you guess the correct one.... ;P
Sarah! She's having a..........GIRL!