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1. A behavior technician observes that a learner repeatedly leaves the
instructional area immediately after difficult tasks are presented, and the
instructor typically removes the task when the learner leaves. Which function of
behavior is most strongly supported by this pattern?
A. Access to attention
B. Access to tangible items
C. Escape from demands
D. Automatic reinforcement
Answer: C
2. A practitioner defines aggression as “any instance in which the client strikes,
kicks, bites, or pushes another person with sufficient force to make physical
contact.” Why is this definition preferable to describing the behavior as “being
aggressive”?
A. It identifies observable and measurable features of the response
B. It explains the underlying emotional cause of the behavior
C. It allows observers to interpret the behavior differently
D. It eliminates the need for direct observation
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Answer: A
3. A learner independently requests a break using a communication card, and the
teacher immediately provides a brief break. Over time, appropriate break requests
increase. Which behavioral principle best explains the increase?
A. Positive punishment
B. Positive reinforcement
C. Negative punishment
D. Extinction
Answer: B
4. A child screams when access to a tablet is denied. The caregiver gives the tablet
immediately following screaming, and the frequency of screaming increases.
Which consequence is most likely maintaining the behavior?
A. Positive reinforcement
B. Negative reinforcement
C. Positive punishment
D. Extinction
Answer: A
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5. A learner completes a difficult worksheet and the teacher removes an
unpleasant background noise immediately afterward. The learner subsequently
completes more worksheets. Which process is demonstrated?
A. Positive reinforcement
B. Negative reinforcement
C. Positive punishment
D. Negative punishment
Answer: B
6. A practitioner wants to determine how often a learner engages in hand biting
during a 60-minute observation. Which measurement dimension would provide
the most direct information?
A. Frequency
B. Latency
C. Duration
D. Interresponse time
Answer: A
7. A therapist records the amount of time between delivering an instruction and
the learner beginning the requested response. What dimension of measurement
is being collected?
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A. Frequency
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Rate
Answer: C
8. A learner engages in repetitive vocalizations for varying lengths of time. The
practitioner records the time from the beginning of each episode until the
behavior stops. Which measurement is most appropriate?
A. Rate
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Frequency only
Answer: B
9. A practitioner records whether a target behavior occurs at least once during
each 20-second observation interval. Which discontinuous measurement
procedure is being used?
A. Whole-interval recording
B. Partial-interval recording
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Permanent-product recording
QABA EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK|
QABA / ABA (APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS) EXAM PREP WITH
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. A behavior technician observes that a learner repeatedly leaves the
instructional area immediately after difficult tasks are presented, and the
instructor typically removes the task when the learner leaves. Which function of
behavior is most strongly supported by this pattern?
A. Access to attention
B. Access to tangible items
C. Escape from demands
D. Automatic reinforcement
Answer: C
2. A practitioner defines aggression as “any instance in which the client strikes,
kicks, bites, or pushes another person with sufficient force to make physical
contact.” Why is this definition preferable to describing the behavior as “being
aggressive”?
A. It identifies observable and measurable features of the response
B. It explains the underlying emotional cause of the behavior
C. It allows observers to interpret the behavior differently
D. It eliminates the need for direct observation
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Answer: A
3. A learner independently requests a break using a communication card, and the
teacher immediately provides a brief break. Over time, appropriate break requests
increase. Which behavioral principle best explains the increase?
A. Positive punishment
B. Positive reinforcement
C. Negative punishment
D. Extinction
Answer: B
4. A child screams when access to a tablet is denied. The caregiver gives the tablet
immediately following screaming, and the frequency of screaming increases.
Which consequence is most likely maintaining the behavior?
A. Positive reinforcement
B. Negative reinforcement
C. Positive punishment
D. Extinction
Answer: A
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5. A learner completes a difficult worksheet and the teacher removes an
unpleasant background noise immediately afterward. The learner subsequently
completes more worksheets. Which process is demonstrated?
A. Positive reinforcement
B. Negative reinforcement
C. Positive punishment
D. Negative punishment
Answer: B
6. A practitioner wants to determine how often a learner engages in hand biting
during a 60-minute observation. Which measurement dimension would provide
the most direct information?
A. Frequency
B. Latency
C. Duration
D. Interresponse time
Answer: A
7. A therapist records the amount of time between delivering an instruction and
the learner beginning the requested response. What dimension of measurement
is being collected?
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A. Frequency
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Rate
Answer: C
8. A learner engages in repetitive vocalizations for varying lengths of time. The
practitioner records the time from the beginning of each episode until the
behavior stops. Which measurement is most appropriate?
A. Rate
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Frequency only
Answer: B
9. A practitioner records whether a target behavior occurs at least once during
each 20-second observation interval. Which discontinuous measurement
procedure is being used?
A. Whole-interval recording
B. Partial-interval recording
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Permanent-product recording
