FBA FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Contingency Reversal.
Answer: -Used to confirm hypothesis by:-Providing reinforcement for an
alternative behavior-Problem behavior no longer produces reinforcement-
putting problem behavior on extinction
◍ In a full FBA, direct observation is intended to verify the initial hypotheses
about the problem behavior.T/F.
Answer: True
◍ functionally equivalent.
Answer: Serving the same function or purpose; different topographies of
behavior are functionally equivalent if they produce the same consequences.
◍ In a function-based diagnostic system, the form or topography of the
behavior does not relate to the diagnosis, which is in sharp contrast with the
more traditional diagnostic system such as the DSM-
V. T/F.
Answer: True
◍ One situation where Jack exhibits high rates of problem behavior is when he
sits and sorts items as part of a supported job at a local restaurant. You want
to conduct a functional analysis. Check the components you would need to
set up a demand condition specific to Jack. You should select three of the
following answers..
Answer: One of Jack's case workers to present demands and remove task
when problem behavior occursa sorting taskconduct in the restaurant where
he works so it replicates the setting where problem behavior occurs
◍ undifferentiated problem behavior during an FA may indicate.
Answer: an automatic reinforcement function and warrants further
, evaluation
◍ Typical Conditions of FA.
Answer: Contingent attentionContingent escapeAloneControl (e.g., "free
play")These are presented one at a time until a pattern of problem behavior
emerges
◍ Module 7. What problem behaviors were most common..
Answer: self-injury, aggression, and disruption.
◍ Module 2: In a full FBA, direct observation is intended to verify the initial
hypotheses about the problem behavior.T/F.
Answer: True
◍ does not involve manipulation of contingencies as part of analysis
A. Brief FA
B. structural analysis
C. applies to all types of FA alternatives
D. provides a brief assessment of a treatment.
Answer: B. structural analysis
◍ Match the description of a FA condition with the appropriate name of the
conditionLinda is given a brief drink of juice (highly favorite) and the cup is
moved away. She is given access to toys without demands. Whenever she
pinches her arm (target) she is given a sip of juice.
A. alone
B. demand
C. control
D. tangible.
Answer: D. tangible
◍ Limitations of Functional Analysis.
Answer: May temporarily strengthen the problem behaviorMay result in the
behavior acquiring new functionsAcceptability may be lowDifficult to use
for serious, low frequency behaviorsIf conducted in contrived settings, may
not identify idiosyncratic variables related to problem behaviorRequires
, time, effort, and professional expertise
◍ Match the description of a FA condition with the appropriate name of the
conditionDuring a session where Joan is directly teaching Blanch to use a
PECS card if Blanch exhibits the problem behavior Joan covers the card and
looks away for 20 seconds.
A. alone
B. demand
C. control
D. tangible.
Answer: B. demand
◍ Could include more than one comparison of different conditions (conditions
can involve manipulation of consequences) during the initial phase in order
to improve accuracy of hypotheses
A. Brief FA
B. applies to no type of FA alternatives
C. structural analysis
D. applies to all types of FA alternatives.
Answer: A. Brief FA
◍ Often contains a replication and/or a contingency reversal phase.
A. Brief FA
B. structural analysis
C. applies to all types of FA alternatives
D. provides a brief assessment of a treatment.
Answer: A. Brief FA
◍ A problem situation is identified and potential MO considered; then the
situation with MO present is established, and the sequence of actions in the
problem situation are examined/observed to determine likely antecedents to
problem behavior
A. trigger analysis
B. Trial based
C. Full functional analysis
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Contingency Reversal.
Answer: -Used to confirm hypothesis by:-Providing reinforcement for an
alternative behavior-Problem behavior no longer produces reinforcement-
putting problem behavior on extinction
◍ In a full FBA, direct observation is intended to verify the initial hypotheses
about the problem behavior.T/F.
Answer: True
◍ functionally equivalent.
Answer: Serving the same function or purpose; different topographies of
behavior are functionally equivalent if they produce the same consequences.
◍ In a function-based diagnostic system, the form or topography of the
behavior does not relate to the diagnosis, which is in sharp contrast with the
more traditional diagnostic system such as the DSM-
V. T/F.
Answer: True
◍ One situation where Jack exhibits high rates of problem behavior is when he
sits and sorts items as part of a supported job at a local restaurant. You want
to conduct a functional analysis. Check the components you would need to
set up a demand condition specific to Jack. You should select three of the
following answers..
Answer: One of Jack's case workers to present demands and remove task
when problem behavior occursa sorting taskconduct in the restaurant where
he works so it replicates the setting where problem behavior occurs
◍ undifferentiated problem behavior during an FA may indicate.
Answer: an automatic reinforcement function and warrants further
, evaluation
◍ Typical Conditions of FA.
Answer: Contingent attentionContingent escapeAloneControl (e.g., "free
play")These are presented one at a time until a pattern of problem behavior
emerges
◍ Module 7. What problem behaviors were most common..
Answer: self-injury, aggression, and disruption.
◍ Module 2: In a full FBA, direct observation is intended to verify the initial
hypotheses about the problem behavior.T/F.
Answer: True
◍ does not involve manipulation of contingencies as part of analysis
A. Brief FA
B. structural analysis
C. applies to all types of FA alternatives
D. provides a brief assessment of a treatment.
Answer: B. structural analysis
◍ Match the description of a FA condition with the appropriate name of the
conditionLinda is given a brief drink of juice (highly favorite) and the cup is
moved away. She is given access to toys without demands. Whenever she
pinches her arm (target) she is given a sip of juice.
A. alone
B. demand
C. control
D. tangible.
Answer: D. tangible
◍ Limitations of Functional Analysis.
Answer: May temporarily strengthen the problem behaviorMay result in the
behavior acquiring new functionsAcceptability may be lowDifficult to use
for serious, low frequency behaviorsIf conducted in contrived settings, may
not identify idiosyncratic variables related to problem behaviorRequires
, time, effort, and professional expertise
◍ Match the description of a FA condition with the appropriate name of the
conditionDuring a session where Joan is directly teaching Blanch to use a
PECS card if Blanch exhibits the problem behavior Joan covers the card and
looks away for 20 seconds.
A. alone
B. demand
C. control
D. tangible.
Answer: B. demand
◍ Could include more than one comparison of different conditions (conditions
can involve manipulation of consequences) during the initial phase in order
to improve accuracy of hypotheses
A. Brief FA
B. applies to no type of FA alternatives
C. structural analysis
D. applies to all types of FA alternatives.
Answer: A. Brief FA
◍ Often contains a replication and/or a contingency reversal phase.
A. Brief FA
B. structural analysis
C. applies to all types of FA alternatives
D. provides a brief assessment of a treatment.
Answer: A. Brief FA
◍ A problem situation is identified and potential MO considered; then the
situation with MO present is established, and the sequence of actions in the
problem situation are examined/observed to determine likely antecedents to
problem behavior
A. trigger analysis
B. Trial based
C. Full functional analysis
