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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Techniques For Pediatric Occupational Therapists: Applications To Motor Learning

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1.  According to Cooper et al., factors that affect reinforcement include all of the following EXCEPT: Size/amount/magnitude Presented contingently Acceptance Immediacy

2.  An ABA principle that can be useful to facilitate motor learning is: Shaping Cuing Prompting All of the above

3.  Shaping is the process of differentially reinforcing ______ to a desired behavior. Trials Activity completion Successive approximations Effort

4.  Which of the following is an example of feedback giving the child knowledge of his/her performance? You reached so high that time! Good job! Next time, let's keep our elbow straight! Both A and C

5.  Shaping different dimensions of movement includes which of the following? Topography Frequency Duration All of the above

6.  A desired behavior is a predetermined level of performance and can be based on which of the following? The way the movement looks Frequency of movement Duration of movement/task All of the above

7.  Differential reinforcement: Reinforcement is provided for responses that share a predetermined dimension or quality Reinforcement is withheld for responses that do not demonstrate that quality Both A and B None of the above

8.  Which technique gives the child the most amount of cues and prompts? Physically guide child Provide a model Provide verbal instruction Present task with no prompts

9.  A therapist is trying to get a child to pick up a wooden block and place it in the bucket. The therapist says "Put the block in," but the child does not attempt to complete the task. Assume that this activity is the appropriate "just right challenge" for the child. What next step should the therapist to take? Discontinue the activity and switch to something easier Provide a prompt such as modeling the activity Tell the child he will not earn his desired reward (e.g., swinging) if he does not complete the task Bribe the child by promising him that he can play outside after putting the block in the bucket

10.  A therapist is trying to get a child to throw a ball overhand to hit a target. The child throws the ball and hits the target, using an underhand throw. Assume that this activity is the appropriate "just right challenge" for the child. What next step should the therapist take? Give positive reinforcement since the child achieved the goal of hitting the target Withhold reinforcement and feedback and ask the child to try again Praise the child for their effort, and provide knowledge of performance, "Next time, let's throw it like this [demonstration]." Discontinue the activity and switch to another task to elicit the desired movement.