Deck 8: Formal Behavioral Assessment

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a behavior rating scale used in the assessment of specific behavior disorders?

A) Standardized Screening for Behavior Disorders (SSBD)
B) Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory
C) Gordon Diagnostic System (GDS)
D) Child Behavior Checklist

Answer 1

D

Question 2

"Informants" used to collect information regarding the students behavior may include:

A) Parents.
B) Teachers.
C) Pediatricians.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of these are important in treatment evaluation?

A) Treatment administration
B) Pinpointing the behavior
C) Change is traced to treatment
D) Both A and C

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Information gained from behavioral assessment should be used to develop effective interventions.

Question 5

"Environmental variables" include persons and situations that will effect treatment.

Question 6

The common features of a behavioral assessment vary according to the age and behavioral characteristics of a student.

Question 7

Which of the following is true for the screening phase of a behavioral assessment?

A) Pinpoint behavior problems
B) Identify underlying variables maintaining behavior
C) To determine if further assessment is necessary
D) Select the appropriate intervention

Question 8

A behavioral assessment recommended for assessing a variety of behaviors is:

A) Laboratory tests.
B) Self reports.
C) Psychometric measures.
D) Naturalistic observation.

Question 9

When evaluating an intervention it is important to consider whether the treatment was administered as planned.

Question 10

Sociometric techniques can only be used for screening

Question 11

An adequate assessment can be completed on one occasion.

Question 12

Interventions that have been used prior to assessment are irrelevant to the assessment process.
Short Answer

Question 13

A detailed family history is an important component of the multi-method assessment procedure.

Question 14

Sociometric techniques are based on ratings by:

A) Teachers.
B) Peers.
C) Parents.
D) Self-rating.

Question 15

Assessment should focus on the individual child and his/her environment.

Question 16

ALL BUT WHICH of the following are features of a developmental systems approach to behavior assessment?

A) Focuses on a comparison of child to norm group
B) Considers situational or contextual influences on behavior
C) Requires a wide sampling of behaviors
D) Utilizes a multi-method approach

Question 17

Which of the following is a disadvantage in using rating scales to assess student behavior?

A) Time consuming for teacher to administer
B) Have poor validity and reliability
C) Only a limited number of behaviors can be assessed.
D) Offer one individual's perception of behavior

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a behavior a child demonstrating internalizing behavior problems might have?

A) Delinquent behavior
B) Non-compliance/oppositional
C) Academic underachievement
D) Drop out of school
True/False

Question 19

Pinpointing behavior is the main purpose of screening in an assessment procedure.

Question 20

The purpose of behavioral assessment is to:

A) Identify problem areas that need intervention.
B) Develop potential interventions.
C) To complete a file.
D) Both A and B.

Question 21

Describe three sociometric techniques.

Question 22

List five common features of Behavioral Assessment.

Question 23

Identify and describe the four purposes of Behavioral Assessment.

Question 24

Give five examples of multiple assessment methods, providing specific instruments/procedures for each.

Question 25

List four questions that should be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention.