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1 point
Calling out is maintained by attention. Which approach best applies extinction while supporting an appropriate alternative?
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3 Extinction Procedures and Safeguards Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Extinction Procedures and Safeguards, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
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A behavior is maintained by escape from difficult tasks. Which plan best reflects the material’s guidance?
- A
Plan carefully so the behavior alone does not end the task; make the task manageable and teach an effective break request.
- B
Continue the task unchanged and ignore any request for a break.
- C
Assume the behavior is maintained by attention because it occurs during a task.
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A behavior appears to produce its own sensory consequence. What is an important consideration before choosing extinction?
- A
Use extinction because sensory behavior is always maintained by attention.
- B
Use extinction whenever the behavior decreases after a consequence is removed, regardless of its function.
- C
Consider that extinction may be impractical if the behavior’s sensory consequence cannot realistically be withheld.
04
True or false
1 point
Extinction means withholding attention, care, and communication until the behavior stops.
- A
True
- B
False
05
True or false
1 point
If behavior temporarily increases after reinforcement stops, that increase alone proves extinction is working.
- A
True
- B
False
06
Written response
1 point
What term describes a possible temporary increase in a behavior’s frequency, intensity, or duration after reinforcement stops?
07
Written response
1 point
What term describes a safer or more appropriate behavior taught to obtain the same outcome as the behavior being addressed?
08
Fill in the blank
1 point
Identify the behavior’s function through an appropriate , rather than assuming it from how the behavior looks.
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
If the maintaining consequence sometimes still follows the behavior, inconsistent implementation can make the behavior more .
10
Open ended
1 point
A learner’s behavior is maintained by escaping difficult tasks. Describe how a responsible extinction plan should address this function, teach and reinforce an alternative, and safeguard and monitor the learner before and during implementation. Include conditions under which the procedure should be paused, changed, or not used.
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Which two steps are consistent with the guidance for deciding whether and how to use extinction? Select all that apply.
- A
Use an appropriate assessment to identify the maintaining consequence and evaluate whether extinction is suitable.
- B
Infer the behavior’s function from how it looks and begin without further assessment.
- C
Develop an individualized plan that considers risks and benefits, obtains informed consent, and considers assent when applicable.
- D
Proceed even if likely behavior increases could create unacceptable risk.
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Which two practices help ensure extinction is implemented consistently and reviewed responsibly? Select all that apply.
- A
Continue unchanged until the behavior disappears, even if the plan is ineffective or unsafe.
- B
Confirm implementers understand the plan and can carry it out consistently in relevant settings.
- C
Collect data on the target behavior and replacement skill, and set criteria for pausing, modifying, or stopping.
13
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1 point
A behavior and a likely increase in it could cause serious injury, and the team cannot maintain safety with available safeguards. What is the appropriate decision?
- A
Use extinction whenever an assessment identifies a maintaining consequence, regardless of the risk.
- B
Do not use extinction if safety cannot be maintained, and consider less risky alternatives.
- C
Treat a written safety plan as unnecessary if implementers are experienced.
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1 point
A functional behavior assessment indicates that a person's calling out is maintained by attention. Which response best applies extinction while supporting an appropriate alternative?
- A
Withhold all interaction, including responses to appropriate requests, until calling out stops.
- B
Do not provide the specific reinforcing attention after calling out, and promptly respond to an appropriate request for attention.
- C
Provide attention after calling out, but only if the person calls out quietly.
- D
End the activity whenever calling out occurs.
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1 point
A functional behavior assessment indicates that grabbing is maintained by access to a toy. Which plan best matches the identified function?
- A
Do not provide the toy after grabbing, and teach and reinforce an appropriate request for it.
- B
Remove all toys and stop responding to any communication about them.
- C
Give the toy after grabbing, then prompt the person to request it.
- D
Assume the behavior is maintained by attention because it is directed toward another person.
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Written response
1 point
What assessment should be used to identify the function maintaining a behavior rather than guessing from how the behavior looks?
17
Written response
1 point
What term describes a safer or more appropriate behavior taught to obtain the same outcome as a target behavior?
18
True or false
1 point
True or false: Using extinction means ignoring the person and withholding responses to their communication and basic needs.
- A
True
- B
False
19
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1 point
A person's behavior is maintained by escaping a task. Which approach best reflects the safeguards and teaching recommended for this situation?
- A
Immediately end the task whenever the behavior occurs, without assessing its function.
- B
Continue the task unchanged and do not teach another way to communicate.
- C
Plan carefully so the behavior alone does not end the task, make the task manageable as appropriate, and teach a way to request a break.
- D
Withhold all breaks, including those requested appropriately.
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1 point
After reinforcement stops, a target behavior temporarily increases in frequency. Which interpretation is most accurate?
- A
A temporary increase is inevitable and proves the procedure is succeeding.
- B
A temporary increase may occur, but it is not inevitable or proof of success.
- C
Any temporary increase means the behavior's function has changed.
- D
A temporary increase is the intended outcome of extinction.