CERTIFIED APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best defined as the science that:
A. Focuses on mental processes
B. Uses medication to change behavior
C. Applies principles of behavior to improve socially significant behavior
D. Relies on counseling techniques
Answer: C
Rationale: ABA applies behavioral principles to bring about meaningful and
measurable behavior change.
2. Which of the following is an example of observable behavior?
A. Feeling anxious
B. Thinking about homework
C. Raising a hand in class
D. Being motivated
Answer: C
Rationale: Observable behaviors can be directly seen and measured.
3. Reinforcement is best described as:
A. A consequence that decreases behavior
B. A neutral event after behavior
, C. A consequence that increases future behavior
D. Punishment delivered immediately
Answer: C
Rationale: Reinforcement strengthens the likelihood of a behavior occurring
again.
4. Positive reinforcement involves:
A. Removing an unpleasant stimulus
B. Adding a desirable stimulus
C. Delivering punishment
D. Ignoring behavior
Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement adds something preferred to increase
behavior.
5. Negative reinforcement occurs when:
A. Behavior is punished
B. Rewards are removed
C. An aversive stimulus is removed to increase behavior
D. Behavior is ignored
Answer: C
Rationale: Removing something unpleasant strengthens behavior.
6. Which schedule of reinforcement delivers reinforcement every time?
A. Variable ratio
B. Fixed interval
C. Variable interval
D. Continuous reinforcement
Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous schedules reinforce every correct response.
7. Extinction refers to:
A. Increasing reinforcement
, B. Punishing behavior
C. Withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior
D. Teaching new skills
Answer: C
Rationale: Extinction reduces behavior by stopping reinforcement.
8. An antecedent is:
A. The consequence of behavior
B. What occurs before behavior
C. A punishment procedure
D. A reinforcer
Answer: B
Rationale: Antecedents precede and influence behavior.
9. ABC stands for:
A. Analysis, Behavior, Consequence
B. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
C. Assessment, Baseline, Change
D. Applied Behavior Concepts
Answer: B
Rationale: The ABC model analyzes behavior in context.
10.A token economy is an example of:
A. Punishment
B. Extinction
C. Conditioned reinforcement system
D. Natural reinforcement
Answer: C
Rationale: Tokens gain value through pairing with backup reinforcers.
11.Shaping involves:
A. Reinforcing only perfect behavior
B. Reinforcing successive approximations
TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best defined as the science that:
A. Focuses on mental processes
B. Uses medication to change behavior
C. Applies principles of behavior to improve socially significant behavior
D. Relies on counseling techniques
Answer: C
Rationale: ABA applies behavioral principles to bring about meaningful and
measurable behavior change.
2. Which of the following is an example of observable behavior?
A. Feeling anxious
B. Thinking about homework
C. Raising a hand in class
D. Being motivated
Answer: C
Rationale: Observable behaviors can be directly seen and measured.
3. Reinforcement is best described as:
A. A consequence that decreases behavior
B. A neutral event after behavior
, C. A consequence that increases future behavior
D. Punishment delivered immediately
Answer: C
Rationale: Reinforcement strengthens the likelihood of a behavior occurring
again.
4. Positive reinforcement involves:
A. Removing an unpleasant stimulus
B. Adding a desirable stimulus
C. Delivering punishment
D. Ignoring behavior
Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement adds something preferred to increase
behavior.
5. Negative reinforcement occurs when:
A. Behavior is punished
B. Rewards are removed
C. An aversive stimulus is removed to increase behavior
D. Behavior is ignored
Answer: C
Rationale: Removing something unpleasant strengthens behavior.
6. Which schedule of reinforcement delivers reinforcement every time?
A. Variable ratio
B. Fixed interval
C. Variable interval
D. Continuous reinforcement
Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous schedules reinforce every correct response.
7. Extinction refers to:
A. Increasing reinforcement
, B. Punishing behavior
C. Withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior
D. Teaching new skills
Answer: C
Rationale: Extinction reduces behavior by stopping reinforcement.
8. An antecedent is:
A. The consequence of behavior
B. What occurs before behavior
C. A punishment procedure
D. A reinforcer
Answer: B
Rationale: Antecedents precede and influence behavior.
9. ABC stands for:
A. Analysis, Behavior, Consequence
B. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
C. Assessment, Baseline, Change
D. Applied Behavior Concepts
Answer: B
Rationale: The ABC model analyzes behavior in context.
10.A token economy is an example of:
A. Punishment
B. Extinction
C. Conditioned reinforcement system
D. Natural reinforcement
Answer: C
Rationale: Tokens gain value through pairing with backup reinforcers.
11.Shaping involves:
A. Reinforcing only perfect behavior
B. Reinforcing successive approximations
