CARD BCAT Exam – 2025/2026 Updated Study
Guide & Practice Questions | 100% Pass
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Forward Chaining - correct answerBegin with the first SD- response component in the
chain and then continue forward through the remaining SD-response components.
Example: Teaching a child to brush their teeth from the beginning of the task with the
SD "Brush your teeth" the child gets the tooth brush, turns on the cold water, puts the
toothbrush under the water... eventually then gets towel, wipes mouth and hands and
hangs towel up. The reinforcer will be AFTER THE TARGET STEP and the Therapist
will continue to guide the child through the rest of the chain.
Discrimination Training - correct answerThe process of reinforcing a target response
only when the target antecedent or SD is present. Teaching the client to "tell the
difference between two or more SDs."
Examples: Teaching the child to be able to tell the difference between their mom and
dad in pictures with saying "Touch mom" or "Touch dad" and the child responds
correctly. When holding up an apple teaching the child to answer the different questions
of "What is it?" "What do you do with it?" and "What color is it?" using only the apple as
the stimulus.
Simultaneous Discrimination Training - correct answerWhen multiple objects are placed
in front of the child and they are asked to touch, point or pick up the item.
- This type has a visual field and most likely involves using a table and chair or sitting on
the floor
- Uses 7 step and the 4 step sequence of teaching (refer to initial training notes)
- Examples of SDs that use this method: "Touch (color)", "Give me the (object)" "Point
to the (item)"
Successive Discrimination Training - correct answerWhen the target and the distractors
cannot be presented simultaneously. The target and the distractor occur across
successive trials
- This type has NO visual field of stimuli.
- Uses 3 step and the 2 step sequence of teaching (refer to initial training notes)
, - Examples of SDs that use this method: Telling the client to do an action like "Jump."
(They cant do anything else at the same time) Asking the client a question like "What is
your name?" (They cannot answer anything else at the same time)
Expanded trials - correct answerSystematically increasing the time in between
presentation of the target Sd by gradually increasing the number of trials of previously
mastered targets. The formula is as follows: TXdTXdTXdTXd, TXddTXddTXddTX,
TXdddTXdddTXdddTX
Example: Target item: shoe Mastered items: cup and dog
For the TX above insert "shoe" for the d above insert "cup" or "dog"
Graduate Random Rotation - correct answerSystematically introducing mastered items
(one at a time) into random rotation with the target item. The formula is as follows: RR1:
RR TX with 1 previously mastered, RR 2: RR TX with 2 previously mastered items, RR
3: RR with 3 previously mastered items
- Example: Target item: shoe Previously mastered items: cup, diaper and dog
For the TX above insert "shoe" for previously mastered items above insert "cup"
"diaper" or "dog"
Discrete Trial Training (DTT) - correct answerA specific method of teaching in which a
task is isolated and taught across multiple trials. A specific opportunity is presented and
a specific response from the learner is expected. A consequence follow the learner's
response.
DTT is used because it allows:
- for repetition
- the learner to know what is expected
- the learner access to reinforcement
- for easy data collection
Natural Environment Training (NET) - correct answerExplanation: NET describes
teaching procedures that can be used to teach clients diagnosed with autism in their
natural environment. It involves situations and items that the client would be already be
interacting with to teach relevant skills. Motivation is capitalized on during NET. Child
directed learning.
Examples: 1) While the child and therapist are coloring, the child indicates the need for
a new crayon. The therapist presents a selection of several crayons and waits. The
child mands, "I want yellow crayon". (Manding, Colors) 2) While playing "grocery store:,
the child and therapist are making a list of items to buy. The therapist asks, "What do
you think are some foods we might need?" The child responds, "Apples, cookies and
peanut butter." (Categories)
Guide & Practice Questions | 100% Pass
Guarantee
Forward Chaining - correct answerBegin with the first SD- response component in the
chain and then continue forward through the remaining SD-response components.
Example: Teaching a child to brush their teeth from the beginning of the task with the
SD "Brush your teeth" the child gets the tooth brush, turns on the cold water, puts the
toothbrush under the water... eventually then gets towel, wipes mouth and hands and
hangs towel up. The reinforcer will be AFTER THE TARGET STEP and the Therapist
will continue to guide the child through the rest of the chain.
Discrimination Training - correct answerThe process of reinforcing a target response
only when the target antecedent or SD is present. Teaching the client to "tell the
difference between two or more SDs."
Examples: Teaching the child to be able to tell the difference between their mom and
dad in pictures with saying "Touch mom" or "Touch dad" and the child responds
correctly. When holding up an apple teaching the child to answer the different questions
of "What is it?" "What do you do with it?" and "What color is it?" using only the apple as
the stimulus.
Simultaneous Discrimination Training - correct answerWhen multiple objects are placed
in front of the child and they are asked to touch, point or pick up the item.
- This type has a visual field and most likely involves using a table and chair or sitting on
the floor
- Uses 7 step and the 4 step sequence of teaching (refer to initial training notes)
- Examples of SDs that use this method: "Touch (color)", "Give me the (object)" "Point
to the (item)"
Successive Discrimination Training - correct answerWhen the target and the distractors
cannot be presented simultaneously. The target and the distractor occur across
successive trials
- This type has NO visual field of stimuli.
- Uses 3 step and the 2 step sequence of teaching (refer to initial training notes)
, - Examples of SDs that use this method: Telling the client to do an action like "Jump."
(They cant do anything else at the same time) Asking the client a question like "What is
your name?" (They cannot answer anything else at the same time)
Expanded trials - correct answerSystematically increasing the time in between
presentation of the target Sd by gradually increasing the number of trials of previously
mastered targets. The formula is as follows: TXdTXdTXdTXd, TXddTXddTXddTX,
TXdddTXdddTXdddTX
Example: Target item: shoe Mastered items: cup and dog
For the TX above insert "shoe" for the d above insert "cup" or "dog"
Graduate Random Rotation - correct answerSystematically introducing mastered items
(one at a time) into random rotation with the target item. The formula is as follows: RR1:
RR TX with 1 previously mastered, RR 2: RR TX with 2 previously mastered items, RR
3: RR with 3 previously mastered items
- Example: Target item: shoe Previously mastered items: cup, diaper and dog
For the TX above insert "shoe" for previously mastered items above insert "cup"
"diaper" or "dog"
Discrete Trial Training (DTT) - correct answerA specific method of teaching in which a
task is isolated and taught across multiple trials. A specific opportunity is presented and
a specific response from the learner is expected. A consequence follow the learner's
response.
DTT is used because it allows:
- for repetition
- the learner to know what is expected
- the learner access to reinforcement
- for easy data collection
Natural Environment Training (NET) - correct answerExplanation: NET describes
teaching procedures that can be used to teach clients diagnosed with autism in their
natural environment. It involves situations and items that the client would be already be
interacting with to teach relevant skills. Motivation is capitalized on during NET. Child
directed learning.
Examples: 1) While the child and therapist are coloring, the child indicates the need for
a new crayon. The therapist presents a selection of several crayons and waits. The
child mands, "I want yellow crayon". (Manding, Colors) 2) While playing "grocery store:,
the child and therapist are making a list of items to buy. The therapist asks, "What do
you think are some foods we might need?" The child responds, "Apples, cookies and
peanut butter." (Categories)
