BCBA PRACTICE TEST EXAM |2026/2027 LATEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest
mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome
criteria should be
A. applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.
B. developed prior to the identified intervention.
C. initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.
D. measured independent of practice effects or reactivity. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
B. Developed prior to identified intervention
Jamie and Morgan have similar behavior challenges and similar daily schedules. A behavior analyst
has spent extensive time and effort on developing and implementing Morgan's plan, which is proving
to be very successful. How should the behavior analyst proceed with developing a treatment plan for
Jamie?
A. Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan
would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.
B. Complete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.
C. Use the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.
D. Do a separate functional analysis, but the same behavior supports can be applied to both
students. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
B. Complete a seperate functional assessment and plan for Jamie
The use of a withdrawal design is LEAST appropriate when:
A. evaluating an intervention for severe problem behavior.
B. evaluating the effects of an intervention for behavior that has multiple functions.
C. extraneous variables cannot be controlled.
, D. multiple participants are being evaluated. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A. evaluating an intervention for severe problem behavior
When using an alternating treatments design it is important to randomly:
A. assign participants to treatment conditions.
B. select participants from the population of interest.
C. order treatment conditions presented during each phase.
D. change each criterion level. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
C. order treatment conditions presented during each phase.
When using a changing criterion design, the BEST demonstration of experimental control would be
produced if the:
A. criterion level is changed in equal increments.
B. criterion level is changed slightly on each manipulation.
C. criterion level is set well above that of the behavior.
D. behavior changes concurrently with the criterion level. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
D. behavior changes concurrently with the criterion level.
The PRIMARY advantage of using a multiple baseline design across subjects is that:
A. an intervention may be applied to more than one individual.
B. experimental control can be demonstrated without a reversal.
C. it is the most effective method for establishing functional relations.
D. more individuals benefit from the effects of an intervention. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
B. experimental control can be demonstrated without a reversal.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest
mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome
criteria should be
A. applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.
B. developed prior to the identified intervention.
C. initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.
D. measured independent of practice effects or reactivity. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
B. Developed prior to identified intervention
Jamie and Morgan have similar behavior challenges and similar daily schedules. A behavior analyst
has spent extensive time and effort on developing and implementing Morgan's plan, which is proving
to be very successful. How should the behavior analyst proceed with developing a treatment plan for
Jamie?
A. Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan
would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.
B. Complete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.
C. Use the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.
D. Do a separate functional analysis, but the same behavior supports can be applied to both
students. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
B. Complete a seperate functional assessment and plan for Jamie
The use of a withdrawal design is LEAST appropriate when:
A. evaluating an intervention for severe problem behavior.
B. evaluating the effects of an intervention for behavior that has multiple functions.
C. extraneous variables cannot be controlled.
, D. multiple participants are being evaluated. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A. evaluating an intervention for severe problem behavior
When using an alternating treatments design it is important to randomly:
A. assign participants to treatment conditions.
B. select participants from the population of interest.
C. order treatment conditions presented during each phase.
D. change each criterion level. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
C. order treatment conditions presented during each phase.
When using a changing criterion design, the BEST demonstration of experimental control would be
produced if the:
A. criterion level is changed in equal increments.
B. criterion level is changed slightly on each manipulation.
C. criterion level is set well above that of the behavior.
D. behavior changes concurrently with the criterion level. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
D. behavior changes concurrently with the criterion level.
The PRIMARY advantage of using a multiple baseline design across subjects is that:
A. an intervention may be applied to more than one individual.
B. experimental control can be demonstrated without a reversal.
C. it is the most effective method for establishing functional relations.
D. more individuals benefit from the effects of an intervention. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
B. experimental control can be demonstrated without a reversal.
