BCAT Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

Shaping refers to: a.) Reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior while no longer reinforcing previous approximations b.) Teaching a learner to discriminate between two or more SDs/antecedents c.) A procedure used to correct errors d.) A type of data collection procedure used in ABA - ANSWER a.) Reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior while no longer reinforcing previous approximations The difference between a Brief MSWO and MSWO is ________. a.) Only half the items presented in the MSWO are presented in the Brief MSWO b.) During the Brief MSWO, the items are only presented once c.) During the Brief MSWO, items are presented for half the time they are presented during the regular MSWO d.) The Brief MSWO is more accurate than the MSWO - ANSWER b.) During the Brief MSWO, the items are only presented once Anita is hungry. She points to the crackers on the counter and her mom gives her a cracker. This is an example of ______. a.) Vocal behavior b.) Verbal behavior c.) A & B d.) None of the above - ANSWER b.) Verbal behavior In regards to the phases of school shadowing, students with ASD should ________. a.) Generally progress through one phase at a time b.) Use a visual schedule prior to entering school, but not once they are in school c.) Skip around in the phases, as needed based on the type of day they are having d.) Be given the same level of demands and expectations of the rest of the class in all phases - ANSWER a.) Generally progress through one phase at a time Which of the following is an example of maintaining boundaries? a.) Attend client's birthday party during the weekend b.) Accept invitation to client's upcoming holiday party hosted at local restaurant c.) Exchange a haircut from client's mom who is a stylist for a Saturday make-up session d.) Declining an offer to babysit for a client over the weekend - ANSWER d.) Declining an offer to babysit for a client over the weekend What are the three parts of the discrete trial? a.) The instruction, the stimuli, and feedback b.) The instruction, the response, and the next instruction c.) The setting, the stimuli, and the behavior d.) The antecedent (Sd and/or MO), the response, and the consequence - ANSWER d.) The antecedent (Sd and/or MO), the response, and the consequence Which of the following is a guideline for using effective prompting? a.) Use the strongest, most intrusive prompt at all times to ensure success b.) Prompts should never be used in ABA c.) Prompting procedures should always start with physical prompting d.) Use the least intrusive prompt possible that will ensure success for the learner - ANSWER d.) Use the least intrusive prompt possible that will ensure success for the learner Therapists/RBTs should have regular opportunities to receive feedback from the supervisor/BCBA. Which best describes how the therapist/RBT should respond? a.) Let the supervisor/BCBA know that the feedback was not an accurate reflection of the therapist's skill set b.) Disregard the supervisor's/BCBA's feedback since they really only see a snapshot; they are not with the therapist on a daily basis and can't possibly give accurate feedback c.) Welcome both positive and constructive feedback and attempt to apply the feedback for continued clinical development and growth d.) Welcome the feedback in that moment, but do not attempt to then apply the feedback beyond that immediate session. - ANSWER c.) Welcome both positive and constructive feedback and attempt to apply the feedback for continued clinical development and growth