FIT BCBA MOCK EXAM 2025
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QUESTION 1
D - ANSWERS-The data show that a 42-year-old client will work about the same
amount for any kind of reinforcer that is available, despite having vocally indicated
that he prefers to work for one specific item. Which of the following interventions
would be most appropriate?
A)
Randomly vary the reinforcers so that the client does not get satiated with any
particular reinforcer (e.g., the specific item).
B)
Vary the reinforcers and ensure that time spent interacting with each reinforcer is
evenly balanced so that all reinforcers remain effective.
C)
If praise is one of the reinforcers, use praise to reinforce the client's performance so
that the client adapts to the natural environment.
D)
Arrange the contingencies of reinforcement so that the client earns the specific
item until the client indicates he'd prefer a different item.
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QUESTION 2
D - ANSWERS-Tomas was referred to the case of a client who recently began
engaging in self-injurious behavior. After doing a records review, Tomas
discovered this same behavior had occurred a few years ago when the man had a
kidney stone. Which of the following actions should Tomas do first after his
discovery?
A)
Consult with the behavior analyst who was present when the client had kidney
stones.
B)
Refer to an experienced BCBA who is competent in this area.
C)
Review the scientific literature regarding kidney stones and self-injurious behavior.
D)
Consult with a licensed medical professional as soon as possible.
QUESTION 3
D - ANSWERS-To maximize the effectiveness of a stimulus as a punisher, the
stimulus should be:
A)
delivered intermittently.
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B)
gradually increased in magnitude with each delivery.
C)
the exact same magnitude with each delivery.
D)
delivered on an FR1 schedule.
QUESTION 4
A - ANSWERS-Charlie first withheld food from the client, then maintained the
target behavior by consequentially delivering food. What did Charlie use with the
client?
A)
positive reinforcement
B)
negative reinforcement
C)
extinction
D)
negative and positive reinforcement
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QUESTION 5
C - ANSWERS-The BCBA wants to ensure that Procedure 3 was effective and
control for multiple treatment interference. Look at the graph shown, what
combination with another design could be used to further evaluate Procedure 3?
A)
Multielement / changing criterion design combo
B)
Multiple baseline / changing criterion design combo
C)
Multielement / withdrawal design combo
D)
Multiple baseline / withdrawal design combo
QUESTION 6
B - ANSWERS-If an experimenter plans to use a non-contingent reinforcement
procedure, which of the following would most likely be used?
A)
Deliver attention the first time the behavior occurs 15 seconds since the previous
interval ended.
B)
Deliver attention every 15 seconds regardless of the occurrence of the target
behavior
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
D - ANSWERS-The data show that a 42-year-old client will work about the same
amount for any kind of reinforcer that is available, despite having vocally indicated
that he prefers to work for one specific item. Which of the following interventions
would be most appropriate?
A)
Randomly vary the reinforcers so that the client does not get satiated with any
particular reinforcer (e.g., the specific item).
B)
Vary the reinforcers and ensure that time spent interacting with each reinforcer is
evenly balanced so that all reinforcers remain effective.
C)
If praise is one of the reinforcers, use praise to reinforce the client's performance so
that the client adapts to the natural environment.
D)
Arrange the contingencies of reinforcement so that the client earns the specific
item until the client indicates he'd prefer a different item.
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QUESTION 2
D - ANSWERS-Tomas was referred to the case of a client who recently began
engaging in self-injurious behavior. After doing a records review, Tomas
discovered this same behavior had occurred a few years ago when the man had a
kidney stone. Which of the following actions should Tomas do first after his
discovery?
A)
Consult with the behavior analyst who was present when the client had kidney
stones.
B)
Refer to an experienced BCBA who is competent in this area.
C)
Review the scientific literature regarding kidney stones and self-injurious behavior.
D)
Consult with a licensed medical professional as soon as possible.
QUESTION 3
D - ANSWERS-To maximize the effectiveness of a stimulus as a punisher, the
stimulus should be:
A)
delivered intermittently.
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B)
gradually increased in magnitude with each delivery.
C)
the exact same magnitude with each delivery.
D)
delivered on an FR1 schedule.
QUESTION 4
A - ANSWERS-Charlie first withheld food from the client, then maintained the
target behavior by consequentially delivering food. What did Charlie use with the
client?
A)
positive reinforcement
B)
negative reinforcement
C)
extinction
D)
negative and positive reinforcement
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QUESTION 5
C - ANSWERS-The BCBA wants to ensure that Procedure 3 was effective and
control for multiple treatment interference. Look at the graph shown, what
combination with another design could be used to further evaluate Procedure 3?
A)
Multielement / changing criterion design combo
B)
Multiple baseline / changing criterion design combo
C)
Multielement / withdrawal design combo
D)
Multiple baseline / withdrawal design combo
QUESTION 6
B - ANSWERS-If an experimenter plans to use a non-contingent reinforcement
procedure, which of the following would most likely be used?
A)
Deliver attention the first time the behavior occurs 15 seconds since the previous
interval ended.
B)
Deliver attention every 15 seconds regardless of the occurrence of the target
behavior
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