Relias notes 6

Question 1

Without effective PREFERENCE ASSESSMENTS, clients will not acquire new skills or reduce problem behaviors.

Answer 1

TRUE

Preference assessments are crucial for identifying effective reinforcement strategies.

Question 2

Reinforcing stimuli are SPECIFIC to an individual client.

Answer 2

TRUE

Common reinforcers include social praise, tokens, breaks, edibles, toys, and sensory items.

Question 3

List five reasons why it is important to assess a client’s preferences.

Answer 3

• Personalized reinforcement
• Increase engagement
• Prevent overuse
• Respecting choices
• Reduce problem behavior

These reasons highlight the significance of tailored reinforcement strategies.

Question 4

Preference assessments are conducted at multiple points __________ ABA intervention.

Answer 4

THROUGHOUT

Ongoing assessment is essential for maintaining motivation and engagement.

Question 5

Indirect preference assessments involve identifying reinforcers without __________ with the client.

Answer 5

INTERACTING

Useful for determining which reinforcers to use when first starting with a client.

Question 6

List four features of indirect preference assessment.

Answer 6

• No direct interaction with the person conducting the assessment
• Relies on casual observation or verbal reports
• Quick and easy to administer
• Provides an idea about past preferences

May not always reflect current reinforcer effectiveness.

Question 7

A survey shows that __________ use some form of indirect preference assessment.

Answer 7

100%

This indicates widespread acceptance of indirect assessments in practice.

Question 8

The research on the effectiveness of indirect preference assessment is __________.

Answer 8

mixed

Indicates variability in findings regarding its effectiveness.

Question 9

An indirect observational preference assessment involves casually __________ the client.

Answer 9

OBSERVING

This is done as they interact with stimuli in their natural environment.

Question 10

A drawback of an observational preference assessment is that you cannot be sure the __________ will be effective during intervention.

Answer 10

REINFORCER

This uncertainty can impact the effectiveness of interventions.

Question 11

Interviewing the client is the most efficient way of __________ what they like.

Answer 11

IDENTIFYING

Effective with individuals who have moderate communication skills.

Question 12

List the steps for conducting a client interview.

Answer 12

• Assess client’s ability to respond
• Use simple, clear questions
• Use reinforcer checklists
• Get the client to rate items
• Observe non-verbal reactions

These steps help ensure effective communication and understanding.

Question 13

A CAREGIVER interview preference assessment is a good first step in identifying reinforcers.

Answer 13

TRUE

They are quick, easy, and provide valuable information.

Question 14

Direct preference assessments use a __________ approach to identify potential reinforcers.

Answer 14

SYSTEMATIC

This method involves presenting items or activities to clients.

Question 15

Direct preference assessments are also known as __________ preference assessments.

Answer 15

STIMULUS

They help determine which stimuli are reinforcing.

Question 16

Free operant preference assessments allow the person to engage __________ with available stimuli.

Answer 16

FREELY

This method minimizes interruptions during assessment.

Question 17

List the steps for conducting a free operant preference assessment.

Answer 17

• Arrange the environment with a variety of items
• Allow client to explore without prompting
• Record engagement duration
• Note vocalizations or expressions

These steps help identify highly preferred items.

Question 18

Single stimulus preference assessments are also known as __________ choice.

Answer 18

SUCCESSIVE

Useful for clients who cannot choose from two items.

Question 19

A paired stimulus preference assessment is useful for people who can select items from an array of __________.

Answer 19

TWO

This method involves presenting two items at a time.

Question 20

List the steps for conducting a paired-stimulus preference assessment.

Answer 20

• Select stimuli
• Pairwise presentation
• Prompt the client to choose
• Present the chosen item with a different item
• Continue trials

This method helps create a clear preference ranking.

Question 21

MSWO creates a preference __________ by allowing a client to select from multiple items.

Answer 21

RANKING

This is an efficient assessment method.

Question 22

Multiple Stimulus With Replacement, or MSW, can be used for people who have challenging __________ when preferred items are taken away.

Answer 22

BEHAVIOR

This method allows selected items to remain in the array.

Question 23

What is a systematic approach to identify potential reinforcers?

Answer 23

Direct preference assessments

Direct preference assessments involve presenting different stimuli to clients to determine which ones are reinforcing.

Question 24

What are free operant assessments?

Answer 24

Assessments allowing the person to engage freely with available stimuli without interruptions

They involve arranging the environment with various potential reinforcing items.

Question 25

How can a **free operant preference assessment** be conducted?

Answer 25

* Arrange environment with potential reinforcing items * Allow client to explore without prompting * Record engagement times * Note vocalizations or expressions of excitement ## Footnote Items with the longest engagement times are noted as preferred.

Question 26

Single stimulus preference assessments are also known as **________**.

Answer 26

successive choice ## Footnote This method involves presenting one reinforcer at a time for client interaction.

Question 27

What is the process for conducting a **single stimulus preference assessment**?

Answer 27

* Choose 5 to 10 potential reinforcers * Present one at a time * Record interactions * Rank order preferences ## Footnote If the client does not interact within 5 or 10 seconds, the item is removed.

Question 28

What is a **paired stimulus preference assessment** useful for?

Answer 28

Useful for individuals who can select items from an array of two ## Footnote It involves presenting two items at a time and recording choices.

Question 29

How is a **paired-stimulus preference assessment** conducted?

Answer 29

* Choose 5 to 10 items * Present two items at a time * Prompt client to choose one * Record choices and continue trials ## Footnote Calculate preference rankings based on selections.

Question 30

What does **MSWO** stand for?

Answer 30

Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement ## Footnote It creates a preference ranking by allowing a client to select from multiple items, removing selected items in subsequent trials.

Question 31

How can an **MSWO preference assessment** be conducted?

Answer 31

* Select stimuli * Present in an array * Instruct client to choose one * Rank preferences ## Footnote The selected item is removed from the array in subsequent trials.

Question 32

What is the difference between **MSWO** and **MSW**?

Answer 32

* MSW puts the selected item back into the array * MSW has fewer items, usually three to four ## Footnote MSW is used for individuals with challenging behavior when preferred items are taken away.