UNA ABA Supervison Exam #1

terminating supervisees who consistently demonstrate inadequate performance

Which of the following is not one of the three primary supervision responsibilities?

True

True or false. Supervision creates valuable learning opportunities for both the supervisor and the supervisee.

a competent model of technical skills

There are many benefits of supervision to the supervisor and supervisee. Which of the following is a benefit for supervisees?

Reduced work effort

Which of the following is a risk of ineffective supervision?

True

It is recommended that supervisors provide rules and contingencies for following rules during group supervision meetings to ensure productivity and discourage distractions.

performance checklist

A _______ is a written listing of all key actions or staff behaviors necessary to perform a certain duty.

False

Supervisors can ensure productivity and positivity in group meetings by starting the meeting late if any supervisees are running late so they don't miss essential content covered.

peer feedback

If a member of a group has a difficult time understanding a peer’s message, he or she may recommend clarification until the peer describes the idea in a way the listener can understand. The speaker’s behavior can change as a result of the consequences provided by the group. Which benefit of group supervision does this describe?

peer feedback

If a member of a group has a difficult time understanding a peer’s message, he or she may recommend clarification until the peer describes the idea in a way the listener can understand. The speaker’s behavior can change as a result of the consequences provided by the group. Which benefit of group supervision does this describe?

Meeting assignment deadlines with a high quality of product

Typically, some of the areas in which the supervisor might want to set expectations include _______.

contract

When setting the conditions and basic expectations of supervision, the advantage of a _______ is that it provides the opportunity to formally describe the terms of the relationship.

Define the relationship

The first step when establishing mutual expectations between supervisor and supervisee is to _______.

Performance responsibilities must be described in terms of staff work behavior that can be directly observed

Which of the following is a criterion for specifying staff performance responsibilities?

what staff need to do to ensure clients attain the desired outcomes

When specifying staff performance responsibilities, the focus should be on specifying _______.

it helps staff understand precisely what is expected to complete their duties satisfactorily

Clear specification of staff performance responsibilities is critical in the supervisory process because ______.

Performance responsibilities must be described in terms of staff work behavior

Which of the following is a criterion for specifying staff performance responsibilities?

 

task list

In behavior analysis, the content knowledge and skills included in the BACB _______ provides the starting point by indicating what an entry-level individual should know and be able to do.

informal assessment

_______ is achieved through conversations with trainees about their previous experiences, completion of checklists, and review of writing samples or portfolios.

performance

_______ skills are related to accurately carrying out a task or skill. 

Performance-based

_______ skills need to be assessed in vivo, via video reviews or in role-play situations. 

engage in a role play functional analysis

To determine if a supervisee can conduct all conditions of a functional analysis, the supervisor request the supervisee _______.

ethics

Regardless of whether the supervisor focuses on a subset of tasks or the whole task list, it is important that they address _______ throughout the supervisory relationship and in relation to all aspects of behavior analytic work.

determine the specific objectives of the instruction

According to Mager, the first step for designing instruction is _______.

start with a topic of high interest to the supervisee

According to Mager, supervisors should  _______ to maximize the learner's motivation to engage with the material. 

the supervisor's personal preference for supervision style

When determining the scope of task list items for which the supervisor will take responsibility, the supervisor should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

self-assessment, oral and written quizzes, and validation of self-assessment through review of permanent products and observation

Which of the following is the recommended sequence of assessment?

False

In a typical orientation training, newly hired staff may listen to a presentation, receive some handouts, and watch a video or complete an online instructional module. This is considered to be competency-based.

False

There is usually sufficient time within orientation programs to train all the work skills that new staff need to perform their jobs. 

general

Feedback should be all of the following EXCEPT:

True

During the rehearsal component of BST, the supervisor should refrain from planning and practicing skill demonstrations before implementation. This ensures each supervisee gets a slightly different training experience and skill development.

the skills supervisees demonstrate while performing job duties have the most significant impact on client welfare and attainment of desired outcomes

Effective staff training involves providing staff with the knowledge and skills to perform their jobs in a quality manner. Which of the following is one reason we are primarily focused on the skills (performance-based) aspect of training?

prepare for the training

When training staff in a group, the first thing a supervisor should do is what?

a trainer should not spend more than 45 minutes talking without a demonstration or trainee practice activity

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation when conducting a group training with staff?

All of the above are disadvantages

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using a pyramidal approach to staff training?

Financial cost

Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to using the evidence-based BST approach for groups and individual staff members?