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BCAT FINAL EXAM QUESTION BANK (2 VERSIONS)
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {625 Q & A} ALREADY
GRADED A+/ BCAT EXAM | BRAND NEW! | 100%
GUARANTEED PASS




What is ABA? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > "Applied Behavior Analysis"
refers to the scientific and evidence-based interventions aimed
towards 1) applying the principles of behavior systematically to
improve social behavior, and 2) identify variables responsible for
behavior change.


In the U.S., what is the ratio of people with autism compared to
those who don't? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1 in 68 in the U.S.


What is a conditioned (secondary) reinforcer? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Learned reinforcer; neutral stimulus gained reinforcing
properties by being paired with something


What is 3-term contingency? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > ABC =
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

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Are boys or girls more affected by autism? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Boys


Give 4 examples of non-evidence-based interventions for ASD. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Animal assisted therapy

Play/Floor time therapy
Facilitated Communication
GFCF Diet


What is being done in the ABA principle of Positive
reinforcement? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > ADD pleasant stimulus to
INCREASE/maintain behavior


What is being done in the ABA principle of Negative
reinforcement? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Remove aversive stimulus to
INCREASE/maintain behavior


What is being done in the ABA principle of Positive punishment? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > ADD aversive stimulus to Decrease behavior




What is being done in the ABA principle of negative punishment?
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Remove stimulus to decrease behavior

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What is an unconditioned (primary) reinforcer? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> INNATELY reinforcing stimulus; unlearned; fulfills basic needs




What are important when considering the effectiveness of
possible reinforcers? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1) Deprivation
2) Satiation


What is discriminative stimulus? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > refers to a
stimulus that is present when a particular response will be
reinforced.


What is Stimulus delta? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > refers to a stimulus
that is present when a particular response will not be reinforced


What is Stimulus Discrimination Training? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > SDT
is reinforcing the correct/desired response AND putting the
incorrect re. on extinction


Explain stimulus control? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Stimulus control
refers to when responses are more likely to occur due to the
presence, rather than the absence, of the discriminative
stimulus.

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What does Discrete Trial Training consist of? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Break down skills into smaller teachable parts
Teach each skill component until mastery
Intensive teaching sessions
Use of and fading of prompts when necessary
Increase skills through reinforcement strategies
Instructor-lead


In the 3-term contingency, what makes a good Antecedent? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Performed by instructor




clear, concise, consistent


In the 3-term contingency, describe "Behavior". - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Performed by consumer




Can either be correct or incorrect


In the 3-term contingency, what does the "Consequence" consist
of? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Performed by the instructor,the
Consequence involves either the reinforcement or correction of
the behavior