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
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
