Chapter 4
Multiple Choice
1. Which concept refers to the environment preceding a behavior?
a. Antecedent-based interventions
b. Positive Reinforcement
c. Negative Reinforcement
d. Motivation
2. Which concept refers to an increase in the occurrence of a behavior when it has been followed by
the removal of an undesirable consequence?
a. Antecedent-based interventions
b. Positive Reinforcement
c. Negative Reinforcement
d. Motivation
3. Which concept refers to an increase in the occurrence of a behavior when it has been followed by
a desirable consequence?
a. Antecedent-based interventions
b. Positive Reinforcement
c. Negative Reinforcement
d. Motivation
4. Modifying features of instruction, providing choices, and considering learner preferences are all
examples of what?
a. Antecedent-based interventions
b. Positive Reinforcement
c. Negative Reinforcement
d. Motivation
5. Delivering authentic praise, positive tone, having genuine enthusiasm are all examples of what
concept?
a. Eliminating pain or discomfort
b. Modifying features of instruction
c. Creating a positive atmosphere
d. Providing opportunities to make choices
6. According to the textbook, which of the following is not associated with task completion?
a. Engaging and stimulating material
b. Tasks aligned with the student’s ability
c. Tasks that are extensive
d. Tasks that are appropriately paced
7. Which of the following are ways teachers can prevent some behavior problems in students with
ASD?
a. Decrease task difficulty
b. Increase task difficulty
c. Increase length of tasks
d. Increase “busy work”
8. Which concept is referred to in this sentence, “…not only decreases inappropriate behavior but
also increases the efficiency of student transitions and conserves teacher resources (e.g., time)”?
a. Visual schedules
b. Choice
c. Positive Reinforcement
d. Negative Reinforcement
9. What two strategies are recommended in the textbook for teaching tolerance for unanticipated
changes in routine?
a. Visual schedules and choice
b. Visual schedules and consistent routines
c. Consistent routines and choice
d. Choice and punishment
10. Which of the following strategies may specifically decrease a student’s escape motivated
behavior?
a. Use of visual schedule
b. Offering choice of task
c. Use of punishment
d. Use of reinforcement
Short Answer
1. List the steps of the FBA process.
2. What is positive reinforcement?
3. What is negative reinforcement?
4. What is an antecedent?
5. List 5 examples of antecedent-based interventions.
6. List 3 ways a teacher can improve quality of instruction.
Essay
1. Explain the concept of “motivation” as described in the textbook.
2. Explain the concept of “using learner preferences” and provide examples of how teacher can do
so.
3. Explain the concept of “embed demands into reinforcing activities” and provide examples of how
teachers can do so.
4. List and provide examples of how teachers can increase the predictability of the environment.
5. Explain the importance of providing students with opportunities to make choices and provide
examples of how teachers can do so.
6. Describe what is meant by “modifying features of instruction”; explain why this is important and
provide examples of how teachers can do so.
Answer Key