TEXAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING EXAM
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best defines applied behavior analysis (ABA)?
a) A method of teaching social skills
b) A treatment for developmental disorders
c) The science of behavior focused on socially significant change
d) A counseling approach
ABA is the science of behavior that uses principles of learning to produce socially
meaningful behavior changes.
2. What does “functional relationship” mean in ABA?
a) The therapist builds rapport
b) A reliable relationship between behavior and environmental events
c) The reinforcement schedule used
d) The social dynamics of a group
A functional relationship means that changes in the environment reliably affect
changes in behavior.
3. Which dimension of ABA ensures results are applicable to daily life?
a) Analytical
b) Technological
c) Applied
d) Behavioral
The applied dimension emphasizes targeting behaviors that are socially
significant.
4. Which is the best example of negative reinforcement?
a) Giving a child candy for cleaning their room
,b) Stopping loud music when homework starts
c) Adding chores when rules are broken
d) Giving praise for correct answers
Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.
5. What is the main goal of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
a) Diagnose mental disorders
b) Identify the function of challenging behavior
c) Measure intelligence
d) Teach coping skills
An FBA seeks to determine why a behavior occurs, guiding effective intervention.
6. Which is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?
a) Momentary time sampling
b) Frequency recording
c) Whole interval recording
d) Partial interval recording
Frequency recording tracks each occurrence of behavior, making it continuous.
7. A fixed-ratio (FR) schedule delivers reinforcement:
a) After an unpredictable number of responses
b) After a set number of responses
c) After a variable amount of time
d) After each occurrence
FR schedules reinforce after a predetermined number of responses.
8. Which is an example of stimulus generalization?
a) Following only one specific command
b) Responding differently in a new setting
c) Responding the same to different but similar stimuli
d) Forgetting a previously learned behavior
Stimulus generalization is when behavior transfers across similar stimuli.
9. The concept of “least restrictive alternative” means:
a) Allowing complete freedom
, b) Using the most effective intervention with the least intrusiveness
c) Always starting with punishment
d) Avoiding reinforcement
Ethical practice requires balancing effectiveness and intrusiveness.
10. What is the main ethical duty of a behavior analyst?
a) Achieve quick results
b) Protect the welfare of clients
c) Avoid paperwork
d) Prioritize convenience
Client welfare is the central ethical responsibility of a behavior analyst.
11. Which type of prompt is most intrusive?
a) Gestural
b) Verbal
c) Physical
d) Model
Physical prompts guide movement directly, making them most intrusive.
12. Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) involves:
a) Reinforcing problem behavior
b) Reinforcing a desirable alternative behavior
c) Punishing problem behavior
d) Ignoring all behaviors
DRA strengthens an alternative behavior while withholding reinforcement for
problem behavior.
13. Which graph is most commonly used in ABA?
a) Bar graph
b) Line graph
c) Cumulative record
d) Scatterplot
Line graphs are standard for showing changes in behavior across time.
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best defines applied behavior analysis (ABA)?
a) A method of teaching social skills
b) A treatment for developmental disorders
c) The science of behavior focused on socially significant change
d) A counseling approach
ABA is the science of behavior that uses principles of learning to produce socially
meaningful behavior changes.
2. What does “functional relationship” mean in ABA?
a) The therapist builds rapport
b) A reliable relationship between behavior and environmental events
c) The reinforcement schedule used
d) The social dynamics of a group
A functional relationship means that changes in the environment reliably affect
changes in behavior.
3. Which dimension of ABA ensures results are applicable to daily life?
a) Analytical
b) Technological
c) Applied
d) Behavioral
The applied dimension emphasizes targeting behaviors that are socially
significant.
4. Which is the best example of negative reinforcement?
a) Giving a child candy for cleaning their room
,b) Stopping loud music when homework starts
c) Adding chores when rules are broken
d) Giving praise for correct answers
Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.
5. What is the main goal of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
a) Diagnose mental disorders
b) Identify the function of challenging behavior
c) Measure intelligence
d) Teach coping skills
An FBA seeks to determine why a behavior occurs, guiding effective intervention.
6. Which is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?
a) Momentary time sampling
b) Frequency recording
c) Whole interval recording
d) Partial interval recording
Frequency recording tracks each occurrence of behavior, making it continuous.
7. A fixed-ratio (FR) schedule delivers reinforcement:
a) After an unpredictable number of responses
b) After a set number of responses
c) After a variable amount of time
d) After each occurrence
FR schedules reinforce after a predetermined number of responses.
8. Which is an example of stimulus generalization?
a) Following only one specific command
b) Responding differently in a new setting
c) Responding the same to different but similar stimuli
d) Forgetting a previously learned behavior
Stimulus generalization is when behavior transfers across similar stimuli.
9. The concept of “least restrictive alternative” means:
a) Allowing complete freedom
, b) Using the most effective intervention with the least intrusiveness
c) Always starting with punishment
d) Avoiding reinforcement
Ethical practice requires balancing effectiveness and intrusiveness.
10. What is the main ethical duty of a behavior analyst?
a) Achieve quick results
b) Protect the welfare of clients
c) Avoid paperwork
d) Prioritize convenience
Client welfare is the central ethical responsibility of a behavior analyst.
11. Which type of prompt is most intrusive?
a) Gestural
b) Verbal
c) Physical
d) Model
Physical prompts guide movement directly, making them most intrusive.
12. Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) involves:
a) Reinforcing problem behavior
b) Reinforcing a desirable alternative behavior
c) Punishing problem behavior
d) Ignoring all behaviors
DRA strengthens an alternative behavior while withholding reinforcement for
problem behavior.
13. Which graph is most commonly used in ABA?
a) Bar graph
b) Line graph
c) Cumulative record
d) Scatterplot
Line graphs are standard for showing changes in behavior across time.
