In Applied Behavior Analysis, It Is Often Important to Promote

question 60

Multiple Choice

In applied behavior analysis, it is often important to promote, quite explicitly, the generalization of newly acquired behavior to a variety of contexts. Three of the following are recommended strategies for promoting such generalization. Which one of the following, although possibly beneficial for other reasons, will not necessarily promote generalization?

• A) Teach the desired behavior in a variety of contexts to begin with.
• B) Reinforce desired responses on a variable interval schedule.
• C) Reinforce generalization when it occurs spontaneously.
• D) Teach various forms of the desired behavior.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-hours

The full amount of labor hours by employees directly contributing to the generation of products or services.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or standard) variable overhead based on a standard rate.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities or raw materials.

Direct Labor-hours

The total time workers spend working directly on manufacturing goods, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.