BCBA Exam (FA) Questions with
Complete Solutions5
Latency based - ANSWERS-Type of FA you should use when bx is so severe
The session in a trial based FA is 1 minute; and there is a full session in the latency based FA -
ANSWERS-How are a latency based and trial based FA different?
Latency based FA - ANSWERS-In which FA does the EO need to be present as long as necessary
to evoke the problem behavior or until a pre-established time limit has expired)?
The latency from the onset of the EO to the first occurrence of the problem behavior -
ANSWERS-What is the index of problem behavior in a latency based FA?
Reduce, shorten - ANSWERS-Latency based FAs can ..... The number of occurrences of problem
behavior and ... the time required to conduct the analysis.
Trial based FA - ANSWERS-Which FA consists of trials (components) each lasting 1 minute?
Test condition - ANSWERS-What is the first component of a trial based FA?
Control condition - ANSWERS-What is the second component of a trial based FA?
Second component, control condition - ANSWERS-During which component (condition) in a trial
based FA, is a task break continuously provided?
, First component, test condition - ANSWERS-Which component in a trial based FA consists of an
EO and a contingency for the problem bx to occur?
Synthesized FA or IISCA - ANSWERS-In which FA condition are multiple conditions implemented
simultaneously?
Precursor behaviors - ANSWERS-What are behaviors that belong in the same response class as
problem behaviors?
IISCA, Precursor FA, Contingency shaped FA - ANSWERS-What three FAs are best used in an
EAB?
Play (control), alone - ANSWERS-In what two FA conditions are problem behaviors ignored or
neutrally redirected as a consequence?
Contingent Escape - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is a "break from the task" provided as a
consequence by removing task materials and stopping prompts to complete the task?
Contingent Attention - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is the consequence for attention
provided in the form of mild reprimands or soothing statements (e.g. "Don't do that. You'll hurt
someone".)
Contingent Attention - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is attention diverted or withheld from
the person in the antecedent condition?
Alone condition - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is low level of environmental stimulation
present (i.e. therapist, task materials, and play materials are absent) in the antecedent
condition?
Complete Solutions5
Latency based - ANSWERS-Type of FA you should use when bx is so severe
The session in a trial based FA is 1 minute; and there is a full session in the latency based FA -
ANSWERS-How are a latency based and trial based FA different?
Latency based FA - ANSWERS-In which FA does the EO need to be present as long as necessary
to evoke the problem behavior or until a pre-established time limit has expired)?
The latency from the onset of the EO to the first occurrence of the problem behavior -
ANSWERS-What is the index of problem behavior in a latency based FA?
Reduce, shorten - ANSWERS-Latency based FAs can ..... The number of occurrences of problem
behavior and ... the time required to conduct the analysis.
Trial based FA - ANSWERS-Which FA consists of trials (components) each lasting 1 minute?
Test condition - ANSWERS-What is the first component of a trial based FA?
Control condition - ANSWERS-What is the second component of a trial based FA?
Second component, control condition - ANSWERS-During which component (condition) in a trial
based FA, is a task break continuously provided?
, First component, test condition - ANSWERS-Which component in a trial based FA consists of an
EO and a contingency for the problem bx to occur?
Synthesized FA or IISCA - ANSWERS-In which FA condition are multiple conditions implemented
simultaneously?
Precursor behaviors - ANSWERS-What are behaviors that belong in the same response class as
problem behaviors?
IISCA, Precursor FA, Contingency shaped FA - ANSWERS-What three FAs are best used in an
EAB?
Play (control), alone - ANSWERS-In what two FA conditions are problem behaviors ignored or
neutrally redirected as a consequence?
Contingent Escape - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is a "break from the task" provided as a
consequence by removing task materials and stopping prompts to complete the task?
Contingent Attention - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is the consequence for attention
provided in the form of mild reprimands or soothing statements (e.g. "Don't do that. You'll hurt
someone".)
Contingent Attention - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is attention diverted or withheld from
the person in the antecedent condition?
Alone condition - ANSWERS-In which FA condition is low level of environmental stimulation
present (i.e. therapist, task materials, and play materials are absent) in the antecedent
condition?
