BCAT Practice test exam Questions And Well
Elaborated Solutions
Which is not an area we would work on with our clients? - ANSWER -Feeling angry
(would work on hitting, communication, difficulties w/social interaction)
Frequency - ANSWER -The number of times the behavior occurs
ABC Data - ANSWER -recording of the antecedent, behavior, and consequence of
problem behaviors
whole interval time sampling - ANSWER -The target behavior (behavior you're trying to
eliminate), is recorded as a (+) if occurs throughout the entire interval
Rate - ANSWER -The ratio of number of times a behavior occurs per unit of time
Percent - ANSWER -Count of behavior/number of opportunities x 100
Scatterplot - ANSWER -When the target behavior occurs
Duration - ANSWER -The length of time a behavior occurs
Prompt level - ANSWER -Assigning numbers to different prompt levels
partial interval time sampling - ANSWER -The behavior is recorded as a (+) if occurs at
least once at any point during the interval
Latency - ANSWER -The length of time it takes to START a behavior after the
instruction is given
T/F: Positive reinforcement is when you add a stimulus to the environment to increase
the future frequency of that behavior. - ANSWER -True
T/F- Low effort responses should receive the most powerful reinforcers. - ANSWER -
False
Positive reinforcement should be delivered: - ANSWER -immediately after the desired
behavior
Unconditioned reinforcer - ANSWER -A stimulus or reward that naturally elicits a
positive response (ex: food)
Erica correctly ANSWERed 10 math problems. What is an example of a behavior
specific praise statement?
, A. "Good job"
B. "All done"
C. "Great work on your math problems, Erica"
D. "Erica, awesome!" - ANSWER -C: "Great work on your math problems, Erica"
What is the best way to determine what items to use as a reinforcer during the
session? - ANSWER -Conduct a preference assessment.
T/F: A conditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is not learned. - ANSWER -False
T/F: Negative reinforcement is the same thing as punishment. - ANSWER -False
negative reinforcement - ANSWER -the reinforcement of a response by the removal,
escape from, or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus (taking painkillers to get rid of a
headache)
negative punishment - ANSWER -the removal of a stimulus to decrease the probability
of a behavior's recurring (scolding, taking away an IPad when child is screaming).
Scratching a bug bite is an example of negative reinforcement
A. True
B. False - ANSWER -False (positive reinforcement)
T/F: Yelling "no talking" to a group of noisy students is an example of negative
reinforcement - ANSWER -False (negative punishment)
intermittent reinforcement - ANSWER -A technique used to reinforce positive behavior
to promote learning.
Reinforcing part-time - ANSWER -In order to maintain an already established behavior.
T/F: You should use intermittent reinforcement when teaching a new skill. - ANSWER -
True
Pressing 'start' on the microwave and the microwave beginning is on what type of
schedule of reinforcement?
A. continuous reinforcement
B. intermittent reinforcement - ANSWER -Continuous reinforcement (every time the
start button is pressed it leads to the microwave starting)
A schedule of reinforcement tells you: - ANSWER -When to deliver a reinforcement;
refers to the timing and pattern by which reinforcements are delivered.
Elaborated Solutions
Which is not an area we would work on with our clients? - ANSWER -Feeling angry
(would work on hitting, communication, difficulties w/social interaction)
Frequency - ANSWER -The number of times the behavior occurs
ABC Data - ANSWER -recording of the antecedent, behavior, and consequence of
problem behaviors
whole interval time sampling - ANSWER -The target behavior (behavior you're trying to
eliminate), is recorded as a (+) if occurs throughout the entire interval
Rate - ANSWER -The ratio of number of times a behavior occurs per unit of time
Percent - ANSWER -Count of behavior/number of opportunities x 100
Scatterplot - ANSWER -When the target behavior occurs
Duration - ANSWER -The length of time a behavior occurs
Prompt level - ANSWER -Assigning numbers to different prompt levels
partial interval time sampling - ANSWER -The behavior is recorded as a (+) if occurs at
least once at any point during the interval
Latency - ANSWER -The length of time it takes to START a behavior after the
instruction is given
T/F: Positive reinforcement is when you add a stimulus to the environment to increase
the future frequency of that behavior. - ANSWER -True
T/F- Low effort responses should receive the most powerful reinforcers. - ANSWER -
False
Positive reinforcement should be delivered: - ANSWER -immediately after the desired
behavior
Unconditioned reinforcer - ANSWER -A stimulus or reward that naturally elicits a
positive response (ex: food)
Erica correctly ANSWERed 10 math problems. What is an example of a behavior
specific praise statement?
, A. "Good job"
B. "All done"
C. "Great work on your math problems, Erica"
D. "Erica, awesome!" - ANSWER -C: "Great work on your math problems, Erica"
What is the best way to determine what items to use as a reinforcer during the
session? - ANSWER -Conduct a preference assessment.
T/F: A conditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is not learned. - ANSWER -False
T/F: Negative reinforcement is the same thing as punishment. - ANSWER -False
negative reinforcement - ANSWER -the reinforcement of a response by the removal,
escape from, or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus (taking painkillers to get rid of a
headache)
negative punishment - ANSWER -the removal of a stimulus to decrease the probability
of a behavior's recurring (scolding, taking away an IPad when child is screaming).
Scratching a bug bite is an example of negative reinforcement
A. True
B. False - ANSWER -False (positive reinforcement)
T/F: Yelling "no talking" to a group of noisy students is an example of negative
reinforcement - ANSWER -False (negative punishment)
intermittent reinforcement - ANSWER -A technique used to reinforce positive behavior
to promote learning.
Reinforcing part-time - ANSWER -In order to maintain an already established behavior.
T/F: You should use intermittent reinforcement when teaching a new skill. - ANSWER -
True
Pressing 'start' on the microwave and the microwave beginning is on what type of
schedule of reinforcement?
A. continuous reinforcement
B. intermittent reinforcement - ANSWER -Continuous reinforcement (every time the
start button is pressed it leads to the microwave starting)
A schedule of reinforcement tells you: - ANSWER -When to deliver a reinforcement;
refers to the timing and pattern by which reinforcements are delivered.
