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BCABA Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Questions and Answers

Questions 4

The use of an alternating treatments design should be considered iF.

Options:

A.

it is important that multiple interventions be evaluated quickly.

B.

one needs to evaluate the effects of a single intervention across multiple settings.

C.

the results of multiple reversal designs are ambiguous.

D.

there is the possibility that the effect of one intervention will influence the effect of another.

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Questions 5

If B is behavior, R is reinforcement, and 1 and 2 are the alternatives of a concurrent schedule, then would imply that the:

Options:

A.

number of responses will match the number of reinforcers obtained.

B.

proportion of responses for each alternative will become equal over time.

C.

organism will respond exclusively to the alternative with the highest rate of reinforcement.

D.

proportion of responses across the two alternatives will equal the proportion of reinforcers obtained for those alternatives.

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Questions 6

In order to evoke a mand for "cookie," the behavior analyst shoulD.

Options:

A.

give the child a cookie.

B.

deprive the child of cookies.

C.

show the child a picture of a cookie.

D.

say "cookie" and praise repeating the word.

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Questions 7

Which is NOT a necessary component of a token economy system?

Options:

A.

backup reinforcers

B.

exchange procedures

C.

generalized conditioned reinforcers

D.

response cost procedures

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Questions 8

A verbal response to a verbal stimulus where the correspondence between stimulus and response is arbitrary and derived from the verbal community is:

Options:

A.

an echoic.

B.

an intraverbal.

C.

a tact.

D.

imitation.

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Questions 9

Elizabeth engages in skin scratching that never occurs when others are present. Additionally, no one has commented on this behavior, and it has occurred undetected by others for quite a long while. Elizabeth hides the scratch marks under clothing. The scratching behavior is MOST likely to be maintained by:

Options:

A.

adventitious reinforcement.

B.

social reinforcement.

C.

tangible reinforcement.

D.

automatic reinforcement.

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Questions 10

Considering the potential impact of behavioral contrast, what is a likely outcome when there is an effective program targeting compliance at school when no formal program is implemented at home? Compliance at home would be predicted to:

Options:

A.

be more variable.

B.

decrease.

C.

increase.

D.

stay the same.

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Questions 11

Available resources, applicable federal and state laws, programmatic costs, and a person's adaptive skills, learning history, and personal interests should all be considered as part of the process oF.

Options:

A.

collecting empirical data.

B.

conducting a baseline of target behaviors.

C.

manipulating ecological factors.

D.

prioritizing goals and objectives.

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Questions 12

One limitation of descriptive analysis is that it:

Options:

A.

does not allow the behavior analyst the opportunity to measure, record, and interpret the data on the target behavior.

B.

does not permit the precise determination of functional relationships.

C.

provides a less than adequate description of the topography and intensity of behavior.

D.

violates the individual's right to privacy.

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Questions 13

Having obtained appropriate consent, a behavior analyst wishes to communicate data to non-behavior analyst colleagues and family of the client. The most appropriate presentation strategy is:

Options:

A.

standard celeration charts.

B.

short video clips of client performance and line graphs.

C.

bar graphs comparing client performance to performance of peers.

D.

short video clips with a written anecdotal report.

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Questions 14

Margarita exhibited the following counts of maladaptive behaviors. The previously implemented procedure to help her (Procedure A) was discontinued on 10/5 and the present procedure (Procedure B) was implemented. Procedures were implemented 2 times per day (once in the morning and once in the evening) for 20 minutes per session.

The AM and PM data for each procedure were graphed separately. What can be inferred from the data?

Options:

A.

The data across Procedure A and Procedure B show no change or trend.

B.

The data for Procedure A show an increasing trend.

C.

The data for Procedure A show the desired change in behavior.

D.

The data for Procedure A suggest that it is more effective than Procedure B.

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Questions 15

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating extinction as a possible intervention?

Options:

A.

correct determination of the reinforcer

B.

feasibility of eliminating reinforcement

C.

eliminating the opportunity for the occurrence of the target behavior

D.

plan for an initial increase in the target behavior

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Questions 16

One benefit of completing a descriptive analysis regarding a student's in-school behavior is that it:

Options:

A.

confirms hypotheses regarding functional relationships.

B.

frees the classroom teacher from having to spend too much time collecting behavioral information.

C.

may provide essential information not available through other means.

D.

allows the observer and student to develop rapport.

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Questions 17

Which action would MOST likely increase the effectiveness of a punishment procedure?

Options:

A.

Clearly explain the punishment consequences to the person whose behavior is targeted for reduction.

B.

Eliminate the reinforcement contingency maintaining the target behavior.

C.

Ensure that the punisher fits the target behavior.

D.

Progressively increase the intensity of the punisher.

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Questions 18

Interventions designed to weaken a behavior should includE.

Options:

A.

intermittent punishment of the behavior to be weakened.

B.

negative reinforcement of the behavior to be weakened.

C.

positive reinforcement of all behaviors other than the behavior to be weakened.

D.

reinforcement of behavior that is functionally equivalent to the behavior to be weakened.

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Questions 19

A mother wants to reduce the amount of time that it takes for her son to come to her when she calls him. What should be measured?

Options:

A.

latency

B.

inter-response time

C.

duration

D.

rate

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Questions 20

A DRO was implemented for a young child with developmental delays to address reduction in the behavior of hair pulling. The child also has excessive levels of nose picking, and skin picking. Data collection needs to include rates of these behaviors as well due to the possible effects of behavioral:

Options:

A.

conduct.

B.

contrast.

C.

rehearsal.

D.

repercussion.

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Questions 21

A change in which of the following could NOT function as a stimulus for triggering an episode of aggression in a student?

Options:

A.

noise level of the classroom

B.

room temperature

C.

teacher's attitude

D.

teacher's facial expression

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Questions 22

Jim is preparing his doctoral dissertation in applied behavior analysis for publication in a scientific journal. The editors, in their instructions sent to authors, have indicated that all of the procedures employed in the study must be thoroughly described in order for the article to be accepted. Which dimension of applied behavior analysis BEST supports this requirement?

Options:

A.

analytic

B.

behavioral

C.

conceptually systematic

D.

technological

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Questions 23

A behavior analyst is doing some staff training in a facility. The first step is to have the staff read a "How To" manual. The behavior analyst notices that after reading the manual, staff seem to be doing some things specified in the readings, such as giving praise after adaptive behavior. This is an example oF.

Options:

A.

backward chaining.

B.

contingency-shaped behavior.

C.

fading.

D.

rule-governed behavior.

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Questions 24

By the end of the training phase of an acquisition program, the reinforcement schedule shoulD.

Options:

A.

approximate that of the natural environment.

B.

be a rich schedule in order to promote generalization to the natural environment.

C.

be gradually eliminated since the behavior should be self-reinforcing for maintenance to occur.

D.

have mild punishers added for incorrect responses in order to simulate the natural environment.

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Questions 25

Abigale is in her preschool classroom where she sees a toy named Elmo on a shelf and then says, "Elmo." No one drew her attention to Elmo. This is an example of a (n):

Options:

A.

autoclitic.

B.

intraverbal.

C.

mand.

D.

tact.

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Questions 26

Disruptive behavior occurs at a moderate rate and consistent intensity level throughout the school day. How should the teacher collect data on the behavior?

Options:

A.

Keep a running tally of the occurrences on the chalk board.

B.

Record each occurrence using a portable counter.

C.

Use a timer and record the number of minutes for each occurrence.

D.

Document whether or not the behavior occurred every hour.

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Questions 27

Which situation is likely to be an example of negative reinforcement?

Options:

A.

A child puts a coin into a machine and gets a gumball.

B.

An employee submits reports to a nagging boss and boss stops nagging.

C.

An employee submits time sheet to payroll department and gets paid on Friday.

D.

A student has a tantrum and the teacher gives a hug to calm them down.

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Questions 28

When presenting extinction as a possible treatment option to a client and his or her family, it is MOST important for a behavior analyst to

Options:

A.

assure them that extinction is supported in the literature as an effective procedure.

B.

present it along with other interventions, including reinforcement based alternatives.

C.

discuss the risks and benefits of using extinction and assure them that it is the best option.

D.

explain his or her experience using extinction with similar cases.

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Questions 29

Mitch, a 17-year-old with intellectual disabilities, has made great progress on toileting and hand-washing skills at school. Ethically, which procedure would be the MOST appropriate?

Options:

A.

Every time Mitch uses the washroom, an aide stands at the door, records the task analysis steps successfully completed, and posts the results on the bathroom door.

B.

If all steps to toileting and hand-washing are completed successfully, the teacher gives Mitch a smile and notes the frequency on a chart at her desk.

C.

If Mitch makes errors on toileting and hand-washing tasks, a positive practice procedure is implemented.

D.

Upon successful completion of toileting and hand-washing, the teacher announces, "Good toileting, Mitch," and marks the success on a wall chart.

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Questions 30

Wilma argues with her coworker, who shares the same workstation. Even though Wilma and her coworker can articulate the workplace rules, repeated instructions to cease this behavior have gone unheeded and they are becoming enemies. What would be the MOST appropriate antecedent-based solution?

Options:

A.

Instruct the coworker to stay away from Wilma.

B.

Give Wilma breaks away from her coworker whenever arguments begin.

C.

Assign Wilma to a different workstation.

D.

Place signs in the workstations identifying appropriate workplace behavior.

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Questions 31

A behavior analyst is asked to provide direct services requiring daily 1:1 interaction with a teen-aged client. The client does not speak but can communicate fluently using sign language. The behavior analyst knows some sign language but is not fluent. The BEST approach to this situation would be to

Options:

A.

explain his level of competence in sign language to the family before beginning service.

B.

hire a sign language interpreter to attend the sessions.

C.

attend a workshop in sign language prior to beginning service.

D.

refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.

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Questions 32

A behavior analyst is asked to review a point system to be used in an elementary school. According to the program, participation in extracurricular activities such as sports or choir is contingent upon earning "good citizen" points. "Good citizen" behaviors are clearly defined. Ethical standards should lead the behavior analyst to recommend which of the following with regard to earning extracurricular activities?

Options:

A.

Implement the contingency as designed.

B.

Modify the contingency to include points earned for academic performance.

C.

Obtain the consent of the students' parents.

D.

Require points to be earned outside the classroom.

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Questions 33

A behavior analyst is conducting research on the accuracy of a student's responding to written math problems based on the final answer with no scoring of intermediate calculations. Which is the BEST method for obtaining accurate inter-observer agreement results?

Options:

A.

Researcher and observer sit together to score the student's work.

B.

Photocopies of the student's work are scored independently by researcher and observer.

C.

The student's scratch paper is scored if researcher and observer do not agree on a response.

D.

Researcher scores the student's work and the observer reviews the researcher's scores for accuracy.

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Questions 34

After collecting baseline data and verifying the hypothesis, which of the following is the BEST approach to use when selecting behavior change procedures?

Options:

A.

Ask professionals in the individual's environment to list procedures to address the unique circumstances involved.

B.

Use a procedure that has previously been found to be socially valid based on staff evaluations.

C.

Limit selection to behavior change procedures that are consistent with those documented in the behavioral literature.

D.

Review all journals containing procedures that may apply to the behavior targeted for change.

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Questions 35

Fred does not follow some of the directives imposed by the direct care staff. A behavior analyst has been asked to put a program in place that will get Fred to comply with all directives. The behavior analyst should FIRST

Options:

A.

differentiate between compliance rates across different directives.

B.

request that staff provide a ratio of compliant behaviors to noncompliant ones.

C.

determine a list of potential reinforcers for the behavior program.

D.

consider the ethical implications of training Fred to comply with all directives.

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Questions 36

What is the reinforcing consequence in "I itch, therefore I scratch?"

Options:

A.

automatic positive reinforcement

B.

automatic negative reinforcement

C.

proprioceptive positive reinforcement

D.

proprioceptive negative reinforcement

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Questions 37

Observation sessions should be scheduled so that the representativeness of the data can be maximized. Considering behaviors occurring in a school setting, which of the following options is consistent with this recommendation?

Options:

A.

Behaviors are given letter-codes that represent the complete topographical definition of the behaviors, e.g., “on-task academic behavior” is represented by “O” on the recording sheet.

B.

Observations should be made only when the behavior is likely to occur most frequently during a day, for instance, during a particular academic class.

C.

Recordings of behavior during the whole school day may be needed initially to assess the representativeness of samples within the day.

D.

Representativeness can be assured by scheduling observations in sessions of 60 minutes or more in the morning and afternoon school schedule.

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Questions 38

What is the MOST important measure of behavior when the goal is to decrease the number of cigarettes smoked per day?

Options:

A.

duration per cigarette

B.

inter-response time

C.

percentage

D.

rate

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Questions 39

Jamie frequently falls to the floor and screams at school. Preliminary behavioral assessment data indicate that his tantrums are maintained by attention and escape from demand situations. Jamie's behavior analyst wants to examine precisely how attention and escape conditions affect these behaviors. The behavior analyst does not want to conduct the analysis in Jamie's classroom because she would not be able to control for potentially important factors. Relating to this scenario, which statement is TRUE?

Options:

A.

Analyses that involve experimental conditions are almost always conducted in the person's natural environment.

B.

The behavior analyst could conduct the analysis in a vacant classroom, but the generality of the findings is an issue to be considered.

C.

The behavior analyst should conduct detailed interviews with the teacher and school staff to determine functional relations.

D.

Only if the analysis is conducted in Jamie's classroom can a reasonable hypothesis be generated.

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Questions 40

Sue consults with her supervisor to be certain her procedures are conceptually systematic. Conceptually systematic procedures are

Options:

A.

based on empirical evidence of their effectiveness.

B.

derived from experimental analysis of similar behavior in the field.

C.

identifiers of functional relations between a behavioral dimension and an environmental event.

D.

linked to and described in terms of the basic principles of behavior.

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Exam Code: BCABA
Exam Name: Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Last Update: Apr 30, 2024
Questions: 272

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