BCABA EXAM REVIEW
1. While running a tabletop program with Michael, Angela randomly switches
between an FR 5 and FR 7 schedule of reinforcement every half hour. What
type of compound schedule is Angela using?
*Answer√√ Mixed schedule
2. Which preference assessment would be best to use with a client who does
not exhibit the ability to make choices?
*Answer√√ Successive choice
3. What should be examined on a line graph when you are interested in how
much a target behavior changed following the implementation of a treatment
package?
*Answer√√ level
4. This is not a way for a BCBA® to maintain professional competence
*Answer√√ Reading about the history of ABA
5. A client has gotten so used to his RBTTM's vocal tone that he only responds
,correctly to her or to people with similar vocal tones. What method of pro-
gramming for generalization should be used to ensure correct responding
regardless of who is asking?
*Answer√√ Training loosely
6. Damon exhibits inappropriate attention-seeking behaviors, on average
every 7 minutes. To reduce these behaviors, his RBT® has been asked to
give him non-contingent attention every 6.5 minutes. The plan works and
Damon's inappropriate behaviors decrease. What explains the success of the
program?
*Answer√√ Attention given every 6.5 minutes created an AO for the challenging behavior
7. Waldo has dandruff. He bought a dandruff shampoo that instructs him
to use the shampoo for three days at a time and take three day breaks in
between. What kind of study would be best for evaluating the effectiveness
of this shampoo and its recommended process?
*Answer√√ Nonparametric analysis
, 8. In a two-hour session, Rita exhibits an average of ten tantrum behaviors,
varying between three minutes to seven minutes in duration. The offset is
30 seconds without any evidence of the defined tantrum behaviors. Your
treatment plan is meant to eliminate tantrum behaviors. What temporal
dimension of behavior should be used to measure Rita's progress or lack
thereof?
*Answer√√ Duration-per-occurrence
9. Of the following examples, which conditional probability is most precise in
predicting the conditions under which a behavior may occur?
*Answer√√ 0.9
1. While running a tabletop program with Michael, Angela randomly switches
between an FR 5 and FR 7 schedule of reinforcement every half hour. What
type of compound schedule is Angela using?
*Answer√√ Mixed schedule
2. Which preference assessment would be best to use with a client who does
not exhibit the ability to make choices?
*Answer√√ Successive choice
3. What should be examined on a line graph when you are interested in how
much a target behavior changed following the implementation of a treatment
package?
*Answer√√ level
4. This is not a way for a BCBA® to maintain professional competence
*Answer√√ Reading about the history of ABA
5. A client has gotten so used to his RBTTM's vocal tone that he only responds
,correctly to her or to people with similar vocal tones. What method of pro-
gramming for generalization should be used to ensure correct responding
regardless of who is asking?
*Answer√√ Training loosely
6. Damon exhibits inappropriate attention-seeking behaviors, on average
every 7 minutes. To reduce these behaviors, his RBT® has been asked to
give him non-contingent attention every 6.5 minutes. The plan works and
Damon's inappropriate behaviors decrease. What explains the success of the
program?
*Answer√√ Attention given every 6.5 minutes created an AO for the challenging behavior
7. Waldo has dandruff. He bought a dandruff shampoo that instructs him
to use the shampoo for three days at a time and take three day breaks in
between. What kind of study would be best for evaluating the effectiveness
of this shampoo and its recommended process?
*Answer√√ Nonparametric analysis
, 8. In a two-hour session, Rita exhibits an average of ten tantrum behaviors,
varying between three minutes to seven minutes in duration. The offset is
30 seconds without any evidence of the defined tantrum behaviors. Your
treatment plan is meant to eliminate tantrum behaviors. What temporal
dimension of behavior should be used to measure Rita's progress or lack
thereof?
*Answer√√ Duration-per-occurrence
9. Of the following examples, which conditional probability is most precise in
predicting the conditions under which a behavior may occur?
*Answer√√ 0.9
