BCAT TEST BANK 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ You are using an extinction procedure for a child with ASD who runs
away every time they are presented with their math homework. When
the child asks for a break, you then give them 5 minutes to take a break
before starting the math homework. What strategy are you using?.
Answer: Differentual reinforcement of an alternative behavior
◉ Forward chaining should be used when.... Answer: The first step is
the easiest and offers behavior momentum
◉ A client who does not greet or look at you when you enter a room.
From a behavioral perspective,this indicates a deficit in. Answer: Non-
verbal communication skills
◉ Another word for behavior in the 3-term contingency is. Answer:
Response
◉ After playing soccer outside, a client asks for a drink of water. Which
of the following describes thirst?. Answer: Motivating operator
◉ A BI praises a client every time they raise their hand during class. The
praise the BI is giving the client is acting as a. Answer: Positive
reinforcement
, ◉ An autistic 4-year-old girl who hums continously has a. Answer:
Repetitive vocal behavior
◉ Backwards chaining should be used.... Answer: To put on a shirt
◉ What are the 2 types of discrimination training?. Answer:
Stimultaneous and Successive
◉ When is it approriate to use errorless learning?. Answer: When a
client is learning a new skill
◉ You are teaching a 3-year-old boy with ASD to label colors. You
have already taught him how to label colors on cards. Now you are
taking a walk outside and you ask the boy, "What color is that car?" and
he corectly labels the car white. What method or teaching are you
using?. Answer: Generalization
◉ A conditioned reinforcer is also known as. Answer: A secondary
reinforcer
◉ Every time an employee is late to work they are docked on their
paycheck. What type of reinforcement is the employer providing?.
Answer: Negative punishment
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ You are using an extinction procedure for a child with ASD who runs
away every time they are presented with their math homework. When
the child asks for a break, you then give them 5 minutes to take a break
before starting the math homework. What strategy are you using?.
Answer: Differentual reinforcement of an alternative behavior
◉ Forward chaining should be used when.... Answer: The first step is
the easiest and offers behavior momentum
◉ A client who does not greet or look at you when you enter a room.
From a behavioral perspective,this indicates a deficit in. Answer: Non-
verbal communication skills
◉ Another word for behavior in the 3-term contingency is. Answer:
Response
◉ After playing soccer outside, a client asks for a drink of water. Which
of the following describes thirst?. Answer: Motivating operator
◉ A BI praises a client every time they raise their hand during class. The
praise the BI is giving the client is acting as a. Answer: Positive
reinforcement
, ◉ An autistic 4-year-old girl who hums continously has a. Answer:
Repetitive vocal behavior
◉ Backwards chaining should be used.... Answer: To put on a shirt
◉ What are the 2 types of discrimination training?. Answer:
Stimultaneous and Successive
◉ When is it approriate to use errorless learning?. Answer: When a
client is learning a new skill
◉ You are teaching a 3-year-old boy with ASD to label colors. You
have already taught him how to label colors on cards. Now you are
taking a walk outside and you ask the boy, "What color is that car?" and
he corectly labels the car white. What method or teaching are you
using?. Answer: Generalization
◉ A conditioned reinforcer is also known as. Answer: A secondary
reinforcer
◉ Every time an employee is late to work they are docked on their
paycheck. What type of reinforcement is the employer providing?.
Answer: Negative punishment
