BACB BACB Certifications BCBA Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  In order to replace a behavior targeted for change with a behavior that topographically does not resemble the target behavior, which differential reinforcement procedure would be BEST?

  A. DRO

  B. DRH

  C. DRI

  D. DRL

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 42:

  Adherence to "procedural integrity" promotes generalization by facilitatinG.

  A. normalization.

  B. ethical treatment of consumers.

  C. consistency of instruction.

  D. spontaneous changes in intervention procedures.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 43:

  Experimental control is demonstrated in a changing criterion design by a change in behavior:

  A. across settings.

  B. across individuals.

  C. when returning to baseline.

  D. to meet predetermined levels.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 44:

  The decision to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan is not made unless:

  A. the behavior has the potential to cause harm.

  B. data show the need for behavior change exists.

  C. the interdisciplinary team has determined that it is necessary.

  D. staff who will implement the procedures have demonstrated proficiency.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 45:

  During the hour immediately following meals, Bill asks for more food. Data are collected only during this hour after each meal. Which method of data collection would be MOST accurate?

  A. duration recording

  B. frequency recording

  C. narrative recording

  D. partial-interval recording

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 46:

  A behavior analyst responsible for the evaluation of a behavior change program has been unable to get others to collect data on the targeted behaviors. The others involved, including other service providers, are relying on personal anecdotes and questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The primary consumer reports satisfaction with the results so far. To evaluate the program, the behavior analyst should:

  A. check the reliability from the questionnaire's information.

  B. conduct formal interviews to supplement the available information.

  C. obtain data on the targeted behaviors.

  D. use available information only.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 47:

  To change the occurrence of hitting others, two procedures were compareD. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior and time-out. The outcomes were examined within and across subjects. A withdrawal design was employed. An independent variable in this study was:

  A. aggression.

  B. frequency across phase changes.

  C. return to baseline.

  D. time-out from reinforcement.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 48:

  A client with a history of escape maintained problem behavior begins to throw the puzzle pieces a few minutes after starting to work on the task. What is the BEST programmatic change for the behavior analyst to make?

  A. Remove the puzzle and implement a time-out procedure.

  B. Teach the client to request escape using an adaptive behavior.

  C. Implement an overcorrection procedure to reduce puzzle piece throwing.

  D. Increase the amount of social praise delivered for successful task completion.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 49:

  Joe describes himself as being addicted to video games. He is told that if he does not complete his chores, he will lose access to his computer. On Monday, he refuses to complete his chores and he loses access to his computer for 2 days. From Tuesday on, Joe's refusals cease. The change in Joe's behavior is MOST likely to be the result oF.

  A. an aversive procedure.

  B. negative punishment.

  C. compliance training.

  D. contingency contracting.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 50:

  What could be done to clarify the differentiation in the frequency of aggression among the environments shown in this graph?

  A. Use an equal interval graph.

  B. Record data for an entire week.

  C. Include more environments along the horizontal axis.

  D. Change the vertical axis so that the range is zero to twenty.

  Correct Answer: D