CBCC-KA Questions With Complete Solutions
The length of time from a specific cue to the onset of behavior is the - ANSWER-
Latency
The peripheral nervous system includes the - ANSWER-Autonomic system
The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response.
What is the number of times a response occurs during an observational period? - ANSWER-Frequency
A dog engaging in excessive self-licking may be - ANSWER-Relaxed and being offered little stimulation
Behavior analysts work primarily with - ANSWER-specific, defined behaviors
Which of the following best describes a professional code of ethics? - ANSWER-
Identifies ethical goals of the profession
If a behavior occurs during 25 out of 200 sample intervals, what is the score for this one-zero sampling? - ANSWER-0.125
Which of the following involves the systematic manipulation of environmental contingencies? - ANSWER-Functional analysis
What is the range for a normal resting breathing rate for a dog? A. 5-30 bpm
B. 10-20 bpm
C. 10-35 bpm D. 12-40 bpm - ANSWER-C. 10-35 breaths per minute
When training a dog to sit, using positive reinforcement, which cue would help your dog the most to learn this behavior?
1. Gently push on the hindquarters until the dog sits
2. Give repetitive upward jerks on the leash, while pushing on the dog's hindquarters until the dog sits
3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the dog's head. When the dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit. No words are spoken.
4. Use the steps in #3, but repetitively repeat "sit," "sit," "sit," until the dog sits - ANSWER-3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the dog's head. When the dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit. No words are spoken.
Which of the following best describes the overall steps of the scientific method?
A. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
B. Construct a hypothesis; Do background research; Test with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
C. Do background research; Test with an experiment; Construct a hypothesis, Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
D. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment; Draw conclusions - ANSWER-A. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
Validity is:
A. The consistency of the measure across time, items and researchers
B. The extent to which the scores actually represent the variable they are intended to
C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one test group to another
D. Measured by getting the same results every time you do the test - ANSWER-C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one test group to another In general, puppies should be exposed to people, dogs, environments and other stimuli by what age?
A. Two months
B. Six months
C. Three months
D. Twelve months - ANSWER-C. Three months
What is the difference between a hormone and a pheromone?
A. Nothing, they are the same
B. Hormones act within an organism to stimulate tissue action; Pheromones act within an organism to suppress tissue action
C. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on other organisms outside of the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the host body.
D. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism, are released into the environment and act on other organisms outside the host body. - ANSWER-D. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism, are released into the environment and act on other organisms outside the host body.
Fido demand barks at his owner, Jeff, when he is cooking. If Jeff wants to extinguish the
barking behavior he should:
A. Teach Fido the cue, "Quiet" and ask him to be quiet whenever he starts barking.
B. Do nothing and ignore the barking until it goes away.
C. Put Fido in his kennel whenever the barking starts.
D. Put Fido in his kennel before he starts cooking a meal. - ANSWER-B. Do nothing and
ignore the barking until it goes away.
Adreneline is a:
A. Neurotransmitter
B. Hormone
C. Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor
The length of time from a specific cue to the onset of behavior is the - ANSWER-
Latency
The peripheral nervous system includes the - ANSWER-Autonomic system
The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response.
What is the number of times a response occurs during an observational period? - ANSWER-Frequency
A dog engaging in excessive self-licking may be - ANSWER-Relaxed and being offered little stimulation
Behavior analysts work primarily with - ANSWER-specific, defined behaviors
Which of the following best describes a professional code of ethics? - ANSWER-
Identifies ethical goals of the profession
If a behavior occurs during 25 out of 200 sample intervals, what is the score for this one-zero sampling? - ANSWER-0.125
Which of the following involves the systematic manipulation of environmental contingencies? - ANSWER-Functional analysis
What is the range for a normal resting breathing rate for a dog? A. 5-30 bpm
B. 10-20 bpm
C. 10-35 bpm D. 12-40 bpm - ANSWER-C. 10-35 breaths per minute
When training a dog to sit, using positive reinforcement, which cue would help your dog the most to learn this behavior?
1. Gently push on the hindquarters until the dog sits
2. Give repetitive upward jerks on the leash, while pushing on the dog's hindquarters until the dog sits
3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the dog's head. When the dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit. No words are spoken.
4. Use the steps in #3, but repetitively repeat "sit," "sit," "sit," until the dog sits - ANSWER-3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the dog's head. When the dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit. No words are spoken.
Which of the following best describes the overall steps of the scientific method?
A. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
B. Construct a hypothesis; Do background research; Test with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
C. Do background research; Test with an experiment; Construct a hypothesis, Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
D. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment; Draw conclusions - ANSWER-A. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
Validity is:
A. The consistency of the measure across time, items and researchers
B. The extent to which the scores actually represent the variable they are intended to
C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one test group to another
D. Measured by getting the same results every time you do the test - ANSWER-C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one test group to another In general, puppies should be exposed to people, dogs, environments and other stimuli by what age?
A. Two months
B. Six months
C. Three months
D. Twelve months - ANSWER-C. Three months
What is the difference between a hormone and a pheromone?
A. Nothing, they are the same
B. Hormones act within an organism to stimulate tissue action; Pheromones act within an organism to suppress tissue action
C. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on other organisms outside of the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the host body.
D. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism, are released into the environment and act on other organisms outside the host body. - ANSWER-D. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism, are released into the environment and act on other organisms outside the host body.
Fido demand barks at his owner, Jeff, when he is cooking. If Jeff wants to extinguish the
barking behavior he should:
A. Teach Fido the cue, "Quiet" and ask him to be quiet whenever he starts barking.
B. Do nothing and ignore the barking until it goes away.
C. Put Fido in his kennel whenever the barking starts.
D. Put Fido in his kennel before he starts cooking a meal. - ANSWER-B. Do nothing and
ignore the barking until it goes away.
Adreneline is a:
A. Neurotransmitter
B. Hormone
C. Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor
