BCBA Task list C (6th edition) Exam
Questions & Answers6
Operational definition of behavior - ANSWERS-An objective, precise, and complete behavior
that allows the reader to understand whether or not the behavior has occurred
Direct measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring a behavior itself. The individual measuring the
behavior takes data by being physically present and directly observing the behavior
Indirect measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring a behavior that differs from the target behavior
itself
Permanent product recording - ANSWERS-Measuring behavior based on its effect(s) on the
environment that remain long enough to be measured
A type of measurement used when the behavior you are assessing results in a lasting product or
outcome. Example: number of written assignments completed.
Frequency data (count) - ANSWERS-A form of continuous measurement. Data in which you tally
each time the behavior occurs. Typically used for behaviors with discrete beginning and ending
points (i.e., throwing items or going to the gym, taking medication, hitting another person).
Most frequently used type of data collection.
Percentage - ANSWERS-Uses a ratio of two of the same type of dimensional quantities.
It's a proportion equation
Duration - ANSWERS-The length of time from the start of a behavior to the end of a behavior
Typically used for behaviors that last too long or too short (i.e., On-task behavior, social
interactions, engaging in stereotypy
, Duration data - ANSWERS-Data that is a calculation of the amount of time a behavior occurs.
The amount of time a response is performed. Track from onset to offset.
Latency - ANSWERS-The length of time between a stimulus and the response to the stimulus
Interresponse time (IRT) - ANSWERS-The length of time between a response and a second
response of the same response class
Celeration - ANSWERS-The measure of the acceleration or deceleration of response rates across
time
Continuous measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring every instance of the target behavior
Examples: frequency (count), rate, duration, latency, IRT, celeration
Discontinuous measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring some, but not all, instances of the behavior
Time sampling - ANSWERS-A form of discontinuous measurement that involves measuring
behavior in intervals or specified moments of time
Whole interval recording - ANSWERS-A form of discontinuous time sampling: the observer
marks down whether or not a behavior occurred throughout the entirety of the interval
This is best used when an observer can continuously watch the behavior of a learner and when
behaviors are occurring across long durations of time. An underestimate of behavior
Partial interval recording - ANSWERS-A form of discontinuous time sample in which the
observer marks down whether or not a behavior occurred at all during the interval.
Questions & Answers6
Operational definition of behavior - ANSWERS-An objective, precise, and complete behavior
that allows the reader to understand whether or not the behavior has occurred
Direct measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring a behavior itself. The individual measuring the
behavior takes data by being physically present and directly observing the behavior
Indirect measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring a behavior that differs from the target behavior
itself
Permanent product recording - ANSWERS-Measuring behavior based on its effect(s) on the
environment that remain long enough to be measured
A type of measurement used when the behavior you are assessing results in a lasting product or
outcome. Example: number of written assignments completed.
Frequency data (count) - ANSWERS-A form of continuous measurement. Data in which you tally
each time the behavior occurs. Typically used for behaviors with discrete beginning and ending
points (i.e., throwing items or going to the gym, taking medication, hitting another person).
Most frequently used type of data collection.
Percentage - ANSWERS-Uses a ratio of two of the same type of dimensional quantities.
It's a proportion equation
Duration - ANSWERS-The length of time from the start of a behavior to the end of a behavior
Typically used for behaviors that last too long or too short (i.e., On-task behavior, social
interactions, engaging in stereotypy
, Duration data - ANSWERS-Data that is a calculation of the amount of time a behavior occurs.
The amount of time a response is performed. Track from onset to offset.
Latency - ANSWERS-The length of time between a stimulus and the response to the stimulus
Interresponse time (IRT) - ANSWERS-The length of time between a response and a second
response of the same response class
Celeration - ANSWERS-The measure of the acceleration or deceleration of response rates across
time
Continuous measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring every instance of the target behavior
Examples: frequency (count), rate, duration, latency, IRT, celeration
Discontinuous measurement - ANSWERS-Measuring some, but not all, instances of the behavior
Time sampling - ANSWERS-A form of discontinuous measurement that involves measuring
behavior in intervals or specified moments of time
Whole interval recording - ANSWERS-A form of discontinuous time sampling: the observer
marks down whether or not a behavior occurred throughout the entirety of the interval
This is best used when an observer can continuously watch the behavior of a learner and when
behaviors are occurring across long durations of time. An underestimate of behavior
Partial interval recording - ANSWERS-A form of discontinuous time sample in which the
observer marks down whether or not a behavior occurred at all during the interval.
