Test 2 CH8

Question 1

Why do we need to collect baseline?

Answer 1

a referral has been made of problem beh
beh is observable and has been operationally defined
trained observer has documented it

Question 2

What is meant by limiting conditions?

Answer 2

factors that function as a barrier to treatment (e.g. the functional reinforcer is not allowed)

Question 3

Why is it important to explain to the client what the data means?

Answer 3

Besides keeping the client, guardian, or advocate apprised of our interventions, this requirement also probably serves some public relations function. It teaches the client that what we do is transparent and understandable, that we are objective in our approach, and that we use data for decision making.

Question 4

4. Why is it important to seek medical consultation?

Answer 4

because behavior may be a result of a medication side effect or biological cause

Question 5

5. What is meant by assessment tools must be up to the task scientifically?

Answer 5

knowing precisely how the standardization sample compares with the client being evaluated and being able to interpret the results using the test manual and associated research that may have been done with the assessment

Question 6

6. What is the most likely form of misuse of an assessment?

Answer 6

to go beyond the data that are actually collected

Question 7

7. What must be done before behavioral assessment can be done?

Answer 7

client or client surrogate approval in writing

Question 8

8. Why do you conduct a functional assessment?

Answer 8

to provide necessary data to develop an effective behavior change program

Question 9

9. What should a functional assessment include?

Answer 9

a way to determine the controlling variables for the behavior in question

Question 10

10. How should assessment results be explained?

Answer 10

Using language that is understandable to the person

Question 11

What must be established prior to obtaining or disclosing client records from or to other sources?

Answer 11

client or client surrogate consent

Question 12

12. When and why do we write behavioral objectives?

Answer 12

always, so that objectives are clear and understood