BCAT - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
An activity schedule would be most appropriate when teaching which of the following skills? -
ANSGetting dressed
Therapists/RBTs are responsible for collecting various types of data within ABA treatment
sessions. Which of the following is NOT a type of data discussed within this training? -
ANSBehavior management
Which of the following statements is true regarding data collection? - ANSData should be taken
during every ABA teaching session on all targeted behaviors
Asking a learner to sort laundry and pointing to the bin where the socks should be placed is an
example of what type of prompt? - ANSGesture prompt
Which of the following operants is often referred to as requesting? - ANSMand
Which best describes why therapists should conduct preference assessments? - ANSTo identify
potential reinforcers
The belief that a being has an innate right to be valued and receive ethical treatment is best
described by which of the following terms discussed in this training? - ANSCompassion
Data is collected and graphed for all skill acquisition and behavior reduction targets. Which of
the following is an example of skill acquisition data that may be found within an ABA program
book? - ANS- Task Analysis Data
- DTT data
- NET data
Clients have the right to: - ANS- be free from restraint
- be free from abuse or harm
- be informed about their treatment
The long term goal is for the client to _______________ in the classroom. - ANSlearn
Which of the following are appropriate strategies for maintaining confidentially when working in
the community with the clients? - ANSBe prepared for the worst and remain confident that you
do not have to reveal the client's private information to any strangers in the community
In the new DSM-5 diagnosis, there are specifiers. Which of the following is NOT true regarding
specifiers? - ANSSeverity Specifiers indicate only the severity level of social communication
, An increase in the amount of work or positive behavior the client must demonstrate to gain
access to tokens should ____________. - ANSGradually increase over time
Which of the following best describes the therapist's or RBT's role in the assessment process? -
ANS- The therapist/RBT should never be ultimately responsible for any type of assessment
- The therapist/RBT may be asked to probe skills or check for generalization
Which BEST describes the setting(s) in which the therapist/RBTs may be required to provide
therapy session? - ANSIn the home, school and community
It ___________ matter if reinforcers used as rewards for token economy are used at other times
because ________________. - ANSdoes; they should be reserved only for reward within the
token economy so they do not decrease the motivational value
What BEST describes the ethical consideration that comes into play when soliciting referrals
from current clients? - ANSExploitive Relationship - Should not be putting clients in this position.
This is taking advantage of a client who may not wish to provide a referral, but feels that they
have to in order to have you continue to provide therapy to their child.
The sequence of the activities on the activity schedule must be arranged in advance before the
clients uses the schedule to complete the risk(s). Which of the following statements best
describes a true statement about how activities are arranges on the schedule? - ANSThe final
step or activity in the schedule should lead to reinforcement
Research suggests the following may be useful tactics for evoking an EO for mand behavior
EXCEPT ____________. - ANSInterrupted chain
The best definition or reinforcement is: - ANSA consequence provided contingent on a particular
response that maintains or increases that behavior in the future under similar circumstances
An instructor gives the SD, "Write the letter S," and then shows the learner how to do so by
writing an S on the paper. This is an example of what type of prompt? - ANSModel prompt
Physically altering or exaggerating part of the stimuli to emphasize it to the learner best
describes which stimulus prompt? - ANSRedundancy
In ABA, the function fo behavior is determined by identifying the ABC of the behavior. ABC
stands for: - ANSAntecedent, Behavior, Consequence
If a new behavior occurs during an ABA session that you have never seen before, you should: -
ANS- Remain calm and redirect the individual to the original activity that was in place
- Avoid giving an emotional or verbal reaction while ensuring the individual's safety
- Document the behavior and contact the program supervisor following the session
An activity schedule would be most appropriate when teaching which of the following skills? -
ANSGetting dressed
Therapists/RBTs are responsible for collecting various types of data within ABA treatment
sessions. Which of the following is NOT a type of data discussed within this training? -
ANSBehavior management
Which of the following statements is true regarding data collection? - ANSData should be taken
during every ABA teaching session on all targeted behaviors
Asking a learner to sort laundry and pointing to the bin where the socks should be placed is an
example of what type of prompt? - ANSGesture prompt
Which of the following operants is often referred to as requesting? - ANSMand
Which best describes why therapists should conduct preference assessments? - ANSTo identify
potential reinforcers
The belief that a being has an innate right to be valued and receive ethical treatment is best
described by which of the following terms discussed in this training? - ANSCompassion
Data is collected and graphed for all skill acquisition and behavior reduction targets. Which of
the following is an example of skill acquisition data that may be found within an ABA program
book? - ANS- Task Analysis Data
- DTT data
- NET data
Clients have the right to: - ANS- be free from restraint
- be free from abuse or harm
- be informed about their treatment
The long term goal is for the client to _______________ in the classroom. - ANSlearn
Which of the following are appropriate strategies for maintaining confidentially when working in
the community with the clients? - ANSBe prepared for the worst and remain confident that you
do not have to reveal the client's private information to any strangers in the community
In the new DSM-5 diagnosis, there are specifiers. Which of the following is NOT true regarding
specifiers? - ANSSeverity Specifiers indicate only the severity level of social communication
, An increase in the amount of work or positive behavior the client must demonstrate to gain
access to tokens should ____________. - ANSGradually increase over time
Which of the following best describes the therapist's or RBT's role in the assessment process? -
ANS- The therapist/RBT should never be ultimately responsible for any type of assessment
- The therapist/RBT may be asked to probe skills or check for generalization
Which BEST describes the setting(s) in which the therapist/RBTs may be required to provide
therapy session? - ANSIn the home, school and community
It ___________ matter if reinforcers used as rewards for token economy are used at other times
because ________________. - ANSdoes; they should be reserved only for reward within the
token economy so they do not decrease the motivational value
What BEST describes the ethical consideration that comes into play when soliciting referrals
from current clients? - ANSExploitive Relationship - Should not be putting clients in this position.
This is taking advantage of a client who may not wish to provide a referral, but feels that they
have to in order to have you continue to provide therapy to their child.
The sequence of the activities on the activity schedule must be arranged in advance before the
clients uses the schedule to complete the risk(s). Which of the following statements best
describes a true statement about how activities are arranges on the schedule? - ANSThe final
step or activity in the schedule should lead to reinforcement
Research suggests the following may be useful tactics for evoking an EO for mand behavior
EXCEPT ____________. - ANSInterrupted chain
The best definition or reinforcement is: - ANSA consequence provided contingent on a particular
response that maintains or increases that behavior in the future under similar circumstances
An instructor gives the SD, "Write the letter S," and then shows the learner how to do so by
writing an S on the paper. This is an example of what type of prompt? - ANSModel prompt
Physically altering or exaggerating part of the stimuli to emphasize it to the learner best
describes which stimulus prompt? - ANSRedundancy
In ABA, the function fo behavior is determined by identifying the ABC of the behavior. ABC
stands for: - ANSAntecedent, Behavior, Consequence
If a new behavior occurs during an ABA session that you have never seen before, you should: -
ANS- Remain calm and redirect the individual to the original activity that was in place
- Avoid giving an emotional or verbal reaction while ensuring the individual's safety
- Document the behavior and contact the program supervisor following the session
