BCBA Mock Exam! 185 Mock Questions - Jessica Leichtqeisz
Sandy was traveling to Argentina. She saw a beautiful bird she had never seen before. It had a blue beak, and red feathers, and flew faster than any bird she had ever seen before. Sandy had never been shown a picture of that type of bird but she knew it was a bird since she knows they have beaks, feathers, and fly. Why did Sandy know it was a bird? A relational frame B Maintenace C Response generalization D Stimulus equivalence
A relational frame She had an idea of what a bird looks like even though she has never seen this one before. Derived learning relates to relational frame. Task list B
Tomas was taught four phrases to greet a peer. Hello. Hi. What's up? Hey! How are these four behaviors related? A. They are functionally equivalent B. They are topographical equivalent C. They are temporally equivalent D. They are relational frames
A. They are functionally equivalent They serve the same effect, function, and purpose on the environment. Task list B
Valerie is a BCBA working with Jennifer. 5 minutes before her ABA session ended Jennifer threw all of the stimulus they were working with on the floor in order to escape the demands placed on her. Valerie told her to pick everything up. Jennifer screamed for 7 minutes. Since the session was supposed to end already and Valerie had to pick up her son, she asked mom to make sure Jennnifer picked up the items and left. Jennifer's mom had a long day at work and did not want to argue with Jennifer. She just picked up the toys herself and turned the television on for Jennifer. Now Jennifer screams more often to get out of demands. What was the result of Jennifer's screaming behavior? A) It was extinguished B) It was reinforced C) It was punished D) It was satiated
B) It was reinforced Task list G
Brandon engages in very severe behaviors of head banging. In the past, they have resulted in him needing to go to the emergency room for stitches. Raquel his BCBA needs to do a functional analysis (FA) to determine the function of his behavior but does not want head banging to occur during the FA. Which FA will she most likely use? A) A trial based FA B) Analysis of precursors C) Latency based FA D) Brief FA
B) Analysis of precursors Task list F
Fufu was playing in the dog park. 5 minutes after entering into the dog park he started digging a hole. His mom told him to stop. He did. 3 minutes later, he started digging again. 1 minute later, he started digging again. His mom told him to stop. He stopped, but barked for 1 minute afterwards. His mom got frustrated and took Fufu home. What is the average IRT between Fufu's digging? A) 5 B) 3 C) 2 D) 1
C. 2 5 minutes is the latency. You would count 3 minutes, 1 minute 3+1=4 diving by 2 = 2 Task list C
Jessica is a BCBA who loves yoga. She noticed there was a need for yoga instruction for Autistic children in her area. She decided to open a yoga studio that specializes in sensory friendly yoga for kids with Autism. What must Jessica do? A) She must notify the BCBA and get permission. B) Make it clear that when she is teaching yoga, she is not practicing as a BCBA. C) Hire someone who is not a BCBA to oversee the studio. D) Give up her BCBA certification
B) Make it clear that when she is teaching yoga, she is not practicing as a BCBA. Task list E
Mayra is a BCBA who is working with Kayla. She is using backwards chaining with leaps ahead in order to teach Kayla to make the bed. What is the MOST likely assessment that Mayra used when she initially probed making the bed? A) Single opportunity probe B) Multiple opportunity probe C) Indirect assessment D) Functional assessment
B) Multiple opportunity probe Task list F
Jessica's laundry was stolen twice out of her laundry complex's communal laundry room. After the second time it happened, Jessica stopped doing laundry in the laundry room and now does laundry at her friends' houses. Jessica's laundry being stolen can be described as? A) Positive punishment B) Negative punishment C) Positive reinforcement D)Negative reinforcement
B) Negative punishment Task list G
Which statement is true? A) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their personal social media accounts with informed consent. B) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their business social media accounts with informed consent. C) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their personal and business social media accounts with informed consent. D) Behavior analysts cannot post photos of their clients on either their personal or business social media accounts with informed consent.
B) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their business social media accounts with informed consent. Task list E
Which of the following is not a part of informed consent? A) Informed consent gives you the right to know the audience that will receive your information. B) Informed consent gives you the right to know the results of a study. C) Informed consent gives you the right to know potential risks or benefits. D) Informed consent gives you the right to know any incentives for research participation.
B) Informed consent gives you the right to know the results of a study. You are not entitled to the rights of a studies. The rest is from the ethics code. Task list E
Karen is a BCBA who is planning to implement NCR to reduce throwing toys at peers when Caleb. In order to do so she needs to determine the IRT of his behavior. What is the average IRT in this example? Caleb picks up a toy and examinates it for 3 seconds. He throw it at another student. 5 minutes later he throws a toy again. He plays nicely for 3 minutes before throwing another toy. 4 minutes later he throws a third toy. A 3 minutes B 4.1 minutes C 5 minutes D 4 minutes
D 4 minutes Never count the first instance of behavior. IRT wants to track occurrences between two behaviors. We would count 5 minutes, 3 minutes, and 4 minutes. Divide by 3 to get the average. Task list C
When receiving a token in a token economy decreases eloping, what is the token serving as? A A positive reinforcer B A positive punisher C A negative reinforcer D A negative punisher
D A negative punisher Task list B
Which of the following behaviors would be appropriate to target using a multiple baseline design? A) Tying shoes B) Baking cookies C) Brushing a dog D) All of the above
D All of the above These are all skills with multiple steps and cannot be unlearned/reversed. Task list D
Which measure represents temporal locust? A IRT B Latency C Rate D Both A and B
D Both A and B Temporal locust has to do with the idea that it occurs at a specific time. IRT has to do with time between two consecutive instances of same two behaviors. Latency has to do with time between SD and when learned engages in behavior. Example when a teacher asks a child to clean up. The time between this is the latency. Task list C
Why is an ABAB design better than an ABA graph? A) It's not B)It demonstrates a stronger functional relationship C)It shows replication D)Both B and C
D Both B and C These are both reversal designs. An ABAB design is better as it shows replication and demonstrates a stronger functional relationship. Task list D
Joey is a 4th grader in a typical classroom. During math lessons, he frequently elopes from the classroom and runs around the hallway. His teachers chase him but he can usually evade his teachers for 10-15 minutes at a time. By the time he gets back to the classroom, math is often finished. What is the most likely function of Joey's behavior? A) Tangible B) Sensory C) Attention D) Escape
D Escape Keywords = evade Task list F
What does not alter motivating operations? A Establishing operations B Abolishing operations C NCR D FCT
D FCT FCT does not make you want something more or less, it just teaches you how to request what you are wanting. Task list B
Using PECS, a break card, signing break, requesting break vocally and using a communication device are all ways for a person to request social negative reinforcement. Which response class do these behaviors makeup? A. Formal B Temporal C Arbitrary D Functional
D Functional It is talking about a function of behavior. They all serve the same purpose. Task list B
Space-responding DRL manipulates which of the following? A Rate B Latency C Duration D IRT
D IRT Space responding DRL seeks to increase IRT as a means for reducing overall reate of behavior. DRL is used with a behavior that is appropriate but happens too often, like raising hands or asking to use the bathroom frequently. If you manipulate IRT you are lowering the rate. Increasing IRT will then lower the rate. Task list C
What is/are the features of a mand? A point to point correspondence B Formal Similarity C Both A and B D Neither A or B
D Neither A or B A mand is something what you want and is reinforcer specific. Task list B
What is/are the features of a tact? A point to point correspondence B Formal Similarity C Both A and B D Neither A or B
D Neither A or B Tacting is based on something in the environment. Can be a comment on something you see, hear, taste, or feel. Task list B
What is/are the features of an autoclitic? A point to point correspondence B Formal Similarity C Both A and B D Neither A or B
D Neither A or B Task list B
What is/are the features of an intraverbal? A point to point correspondence B Formal Similarity C Both A and B D Neither A or B
D Neither A or B Task list B
Jessica puts Lucky in his crate every time that she goes to yoga. One day, when Jessica picked up her yoga mat, Lucky went int his crate without being asked. Jessica praised Lucky and gave him a treat. Now every night when Jessica picks up her yoga met, Lucky goes into his cage. What explains this? A Generality B Pragmatism C Phylogeny D Ontogeny
D Ontogeny This is something he learned to do over his lifetime based on the consequence of getting the treat. Task list A
Which measure represents the behavior dimension of repeatability? A Duration B Percent C Latency D Rate
D Rate A behavior occurs again, more than once. The dimension of repeatable says behaviors occur more than one time. Frequency and celeration are a part of this dimension as well. E.g. Hitting occurred 3x in 30 minutes would be rate. Task list C
Which example is the best operational definition of behavior? A Dawn looked sad B Katie was all sweaty C Sera was sitting D Regina kicks a ball
D Regina kicks a ball Sitting is not considered a behavior since a dead man can sit in a chair. Task list B
Jessica used to keep Lucky's favorite cookies in her black Lululemon crossbody bag. Every time Jessica picked her crossbody, Lucky would salivate since the bag had become a conditioned stimulus. Jessica decided to get bourgeoise (boo-gee) and stopped putting Lucky's treats in her crossbody and instead kept them in a new Gucci fanny pack. For a few days, Lucky still salivated whenever Jessica picked up her crossbody. But eventually, after it did not result in a cookie, he stopped. What is this called? A Respondent conditioned B Unpairing C Operant extinction D Respondent extinction
D Respondent extinction Occurs when you stop pairing an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus. Task list B
Lisa was going on vacation for 2 weeks. She was feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the amount of homework that she would have to do when she got back. She begged her teacher to allow her to skip her missed assignments when she was done, arguing it was too much work to add to her daily routine when she returned. Her teacher agreed and decided to allow her to miss assignments without penalty. Now Lisa is more likely to advocate for herself in the future. What type of reinforcement was delivered by her teacher when Lisa asked to skip homework. A Automatic positive reinforcement B Automatic negative reinforcement C Social positive reinforcement D Social negative reinforcement
D Social negative reinforcement Task list B
Coral is a BCBA working with Hilary. Hilary struggles a lot with generalization and, as a result, is often not able to functionally use a lot of skills she is being taught. Coral instructs the BTs to ensure they are teaching in different environments, including different rooms in the house and going into the community. What type of generalisation is Coral programming for? A response generalization B Derived stimulus relation C Maintenance D Stimulus generalization
D Stimulus generalization She is being taught this in different environments. Task list B
Timothy is BCBA who is going on vacation in Peru. Carlos will see all of his kids when he is away. Timothy made sure all of his plans were easy for Carlos to understand and follow. Which characteristic of ABA does this best represent? A Effective B Generality C Conceptually systematic D Technological
D Technological. Timothy made sure his plans were written and easy to follow. Task list A
Sandra is a BCBA working with Erica. Erica is given a break about every five minutes she completes her work. Which schedule of reinforcement is Sandra using? A Fixed Interval B Variable Interval C Fixed time D Variable time
D Variable time since it says about every five minutes, not every five minutes. Task list B
What type of reinforcement does stimming usually provide? A Automatic positive reinforcement B Automatic negative reinforcement C Social positive reinforcement D We cannot definitively determine the function of stimming behaviors in others
D We cannot definitively determine the function of stimming behaviors in others The reason for stimming can be a private event. For example if you see someone rubbing their arm, we do not know if they are doing it because it hurts, or feels good. Task list B
What is the control condition of functional analysis? A Play B Escape C Alone D Attention
A Play Task list F
Orvie is a BCBA teaching Kim how to bake a cake. Orvie teaches Kim to use a spoon to mix the cake. Kim finds this to be too much work. The next week on her own she poured the cake mix into the stand mixer and mixed the cake. What was Kim demonstrating? A Response generalization B Derives stimulus relation C Maintenance D Stimulus Generalization
A Response generalization Task list B
Jose was taught his mom's name is Susan. Later in te day when someone asked who Susan was he said "that's my mom!" without being taught to answer the question who is Susan? What did Jose demonstrate? A Symmetry B Reflexivity C Transivitiy D Stimulus generalization
A Symmetry Task list B
Kenia is a BCBA who is working with several new RBTs. She has a behavior plan that utilizes FCT, NCR, and a token economy. She is concerned that it may be too challenging for her new RBTs so she tests the interventions to see if any can be removed. What type of analysis is Kenia doing? A) A component analysis B) A comparative analysis C) A parametric analysis D) A nonparametric analysis
A component analysis We are analyzing if there is a component that can be removed. Task list D
Every night before Jessica goes to Yoga, she picks up her yoga mat, carries it to the door, and gives Lucky a cookie on her way out. From the very first time Lucky saw the cookie, he began to salivate. After a couple of weeks, whenever Jessica picked up her yoga mat, Lucky began to salivate. The yoga mat appears to be a _______. A conditioned stimulus B unconditioned stimulus C a response D a reinforcer
A conditioned stimulus Task list B
Jared is a BCBA who is conducted a free operant preference assessment. What measure is he MOST likely to use? A) Duration B) IRT C) Frequency D) Rate
A duration A free operant preference assessment records how long they play with different items. Task list C
Which measure is used to describe the form of the behavior? A) Magnitude B) Latency C) Topography D) Function
C Topography Task list C
Jared has a bad habit of crumbling up paper and throwing it on the floor during math class. Every day after class, after everyone leaves, the teacher counts the number of crumbled papers on the floor and graphs the number of papers Jared throw on the floor during the 1 hour class. What is the teacher measuring? A permanent product B rate C Frequency D celeration
A permanent product Task list C
Which of the following is not true? A Data can be accurate but not reliable B Data can be valid but not reliable C Data can be valid but not accurate D Data can be accurate but not valid
A Data can be accurate but not reliable Accurate means it matches the true value. If something occurred two times, your data should reflect the same Reliability has to do with measuring something multiple times and getting the same result. E.g. after weighing self on the scale it says you are 130 pounds each time. Validity has to do with measuring what is supposed to be measured. Task list C
Which dimension of behavior represents temporal extent? A Duration B IRT C Frequency D Rate
A Duration Temporal extend says behavior takes up time. This is duration. Task list C
Natasha is a BCBA who wants to test whether or not using differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) will disrupt eloping during math lessons. What is DRI in this experiment? A) Independent variable B) Dependent variable C)Confounding variable D Extraneous variable
A Independent variable Your intervention is always the independent variable. Behavior is always the dependent variable. Task list D
Joe is 2 years old and just started ABA therapy. The first thing he learned was to follow the instruction clap hands. The BT used an edible reinforcer to get him to clap his hands. Now throughout the day, he stands outside the kitchen pantry and claps his hands. What is this called? A Overgeneralization B Stimulus Control C Response maintenance D Stimulus generalization
A Overgeneralization Task list B
What type of analysis would you use to determine the number of tokens that are most effective when using a token board? A) Parametric B) Non parametric C) Comparative D) Component analysis
A Parametric You are analyzing what number of tokens. Task list D
Jessica is teaching Lucky not to mount other dogs while playing at the dog park. Every time Lucky mounts another dog, Jessica takes him home. On Monday they stayed at the dog park for 7 minutes. On Tuesday, they stayed for 9 minutes. On Wednesday they stayed for 8 minutes. What is the average latency of Lucky mounting another dog? A) 8 minutes B) 9 minutes C) 7 minutes D) Not enough information.
A 8 minutes You would count 7 minutes, 9 minutes, 8 minutes. 8+7+9=24 24/3= 8 Task list C
Jessica reprimands Lucky every time he barks when she is trying to record a video. The reprimands seem to make Lucky bark even more. What are the reprimands serving as? A A positive reinforcer B A positive punisher C A negative reinforcer D A negative punisher
A A Positive reinforcer Task list B
When receiving a token in a token economy increases attending to instructions, what is the token serving as? A A positive reinforcer B A positive punisher C A negative reinforcer D A negative punisher
A A positive reinforcer Task list B
Which measure has no direct behavioral dimension? A Percent B Frequency C Rate D IRT
A Percent A percent is representative of behavior but does not measure a specific occurrence of behavior. If they engaged in a behavior 5 out of 10 times, this means they engaged in a behavior 50% of the time. However, it does not reference a specific occurrence of behavior. A behavioral dimension references a specific instance of behavior. Task list C
Nazila is a BCBA working with Theresa. Theresa has a very hard time sitting in class. Nazila wrote an intervention plan to help Theresa stay in her seat. What would be the best measurement to use to track Theresa's progress? A Whole interval B Rate C Partial Interval D Momentary time sampling
A whole interval recording Task list C
What is an AKA for a functional analysis? A) An analog assessment B) An indirect assessment C) A descriptive assessment D) A direct assessment
A) An analog assessment Memorize this! Task list F
Which of the follow is not true about data? A) Ethically, data must be displayed in a way that is easily understood. B) Using data is a best practice but is not addressed by the ethics code. C) Behavior analysts are ethically required to use data to justify all treatment decisions. D) Behavior analysts must utilize data during all behavior reduction procedures and all skill-building procedures.
A) Ethically, data must be displayed in a way that is easily understood. Data is addressed by the ethics code, you are required to use data. It is not a recommendation it is a requirement. Task list E
Which type of preference assessment does not consist of trials? A) Free operant B) Single stimulus C) Multiple stimulus D) Paired stimulus
A) Free operant Task list F
Jared is a BCBA looking to make some extra money on the weekends. He decided to walk some dogs in his complex. In an effort to be able to raise his rate, he advertised that he is a board certified behavior analyst and can correct inappropriate walking behavior with behavior analytic interventions. Jared has had dogs his whole life, but has no formal training with dogs. What is the issue here? A) Jared is practicing outside his scope of practice. B) Dog walking is not behavior analytic in nature. C) Behavior analysts can't be dog walkers. D) There is no issue.
A) Jared is practicing outside his scope of practice. Keyword is "had no formal training" Task list E
Which type of FA analyzes the amount of time between the start of a condition and when a person engages in a behavior? A) Latency FA B) Trial Based FA C) Brief FA D) Analysis of the precursors
A) Latency FA Task list F
After conducting an initial direct assessment, you find your new client Paul has stated that he is depressed and has suicidal ideations. What should you do? A) Refer him to an appropriate medical professional and terminate services. B) Seek supervision while treating Paul. C) Review literature on using behavior analytic interventions to treat depression. D) Continue providing services. Depression is a hypothetical construct. HOPE
A) Refer him to an appropriate medical professional and terminate services. Task list F
Kimberly is a BCBA working with Mia. She frequently throws herself on the floor and punches herself in the stomach while making a piercing screeching noise. Kimberly wants to conduct a functional analysis but has limited time for Mia. She speaks to Mia's RBTs and based upon their description of the behavior, she predicts that she does it for attention. She conducts an FA using only an attention and play condition and determines the behavior is reinforced by attention. Why type of FA did Kimberly do? A) Synthesized FA B) Brief FA C) Trial based FA D) Latency based FA
A) Synthesized FA This is when you make a prediction and reinforce that and compare it to a play or other condition. Task list F
Coral is a BCBA working with Rich. Rich's parents are divorced and are constantly fighting. They absolutely cannot agree on anything regarding Rich. Whenever Coral writes a behavior plan, one parent will intentionally do the opposite, willing to sabotage Rich just to hurt each other. Coral has tried everything to get them on the same page. She has spoken to both parents, recommended counseling and even with their permission brought in another BCBA. After several months of no improvements, she has determined that services are causing more harm than good to Rich. What should Coral do? A) Terminate services B) Contact child services since the parents are sabotaging Rich C) Resign from the case D) Do the best she can in a challenging situation.
A) Terminate services We can terminate services if interventions are not working, they are doing harm, loss of funding, or if client asks for services to be terminated. Task list E
Which form of behavior science recognizes and seeks to understand the influence of private events on behavior? A. Radical behaviorism B. Experimental analysis of the behavior C. Ontogeny D. Methodological behaviorism
A. Radical behaviorism Type of behaviorism based on Skinner. We may not be able to observe but it does effect behavior. Task list A
Jennifer is a BCBA working with Ricardo. Ricardo has a very hard time with staying in his seat during lunch time. Jennifer went to observe him at lunch time and used whole interval recording data to track how much time Ricardo spent sitting. Each interval was 10 minutes. 5 minutes into the first interval, the fire alarm went off. The class had to wait outside for 45 minutes. As soon as they got back inside, Jennifer had to go. Jennifer indicated Ricardo spent O percent of the lunch period in his seat. What is wrong with this data? A It is not accurate B it is not valid C It is not reliable D Jennifer is using an incorrect measurement system
B it is not valid Task list C
What is the minimum number of treatments in an altering treatment graph? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
B 2 You need at least 2 treatments to compare. Ideally you should not have more than 4 although there is no real limit. Task list D
Orvie is a BCBA working with Camilia. She asks Camilia to graph the number of functions of object targets that Camilia mastered. What measure is Orvie using? A Trials to criterion B Cumalative recording C Rate D Celeration
B Cumulative recording Task list C
Which schedule of reinforcement is associated with the behavior contrast? A Tandem B Multiple C Intermittent D Concurrent
B Multiple Task list B
Katherine is a BCBA. She has been encouraging her best friend Lisa to become an RBT for years. Lisa finally agreed. She took her 40 hour required course online and then asked Katherine to do he RBT competency exam. What should Katherine do? A) Do the exam but ask her supervisor to sign off on it. B) Tell Lisa that she can't. C) Do the exam. Dual relationships don't extend to RBTs. D) Report Lisa to the BCBA. She should have learned about dual relationships during her online training.
B Tell Lisa that she can't This is a dual relationship. You cannot report a RBT but you can inform them. Task list E
Jessica's phone alarm went off, her Alexa alarm went off, her apple watch vibrated and her dog licked her face when it was time for her to get up. All of these events happened just prior to getting up. All of these events form which stimulus class? A Formal B Temporal C Arbitrary D Functional
B Temporal related. Happens prior to Jessica getting up. Formal means they look the way. Like different breeds of dogs are still dogs. Arbitrary means something is related in an arbitrary way, like all fruits for example. Functional mean it serves the same purpose. E.g. cups and water bottles hold water Task list B
Joan is a BCBA who was working with Rita during early intervention. Rita was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months old. She made remarkable progress during early intervention and was able to attend an inclusion preschool when she turned three. Rita's mom was very grateful and tagged Joan in an Instagram post stating that she cured her daughter's Autism. What should Joan do? A) Remove the tag. Rita's mom can post what she wants but Joan can't be tagged in a post about curing Autism. B) Thank Rita's mom but ask her to take down the post. C) No actions are required since it's not her Instagram. D) Contact the BACB to inform them about the post.
B) Thank Rita's mom but ask her to take down the post. Whenever there is misinformation we always need to make an attempt to correct it. While Rita does not have to take it down, we need to at least document what we attempted and what our outcomes are. Task list E
Patrick is a BCBA working with Dylan. For Christmas, Dylan's mom went to the dollar store and bought a homemade ornament kit. Dylan painted it for Patrick and gave it to him for Christmas. Can Patrick accept this gift? A) No, behavior analysts cannot accept gifts. B) Yes, there is nothing wrong with accepting a homemade ornament because the item does not have a large monetary value. C) No, this would create a multiple relationship. D) Yes, behavior analysts can accept any gifts.
B) Yes, there is nothing wrong with accepting a homemade ornament because the item does not have a large monetary value. We can accept gifts as long as it is under $10 and does not occur frequently e.g. every week Task list E
Jim always shares his toys with his friends. His teacher told the classroom aide that Jim has a big heart since he always share his toys. The aide asked "why does he share his toy?" the teacher replied "because he has a big heart" What does this best exemplify? A. Pragmaticism B. Circular Reasoning C. Explanatory Fiction D. Parsimony
B. Circular Reasoning Task list A
Jessica was up late trying to fix a problem with her website. Suddenly GoDaddy crashed. She tried and tried to get it to work but every time she got the same message, "The server is down. Try again later" Eventually she gave up and went to bed. What is depicted in this scenario? A Extinction burst B Spontaneous recovery C Resistance to extinction D Resurgence
C Resistance to extinction Because Jessica kept trying, this is resistance to extinction. If she had engages in behavior this would be an extinction burst. Task list B
You could never use extinction with? A Attention maintained behaviors B Escape maintained behaviors C Automatically maintained behaviors D Socially maintained behaviors
C Automatically maintained behaviors Task list B
Dawn is a BCBA who conducted an experiment and found that using FCT and a token board was more effective than using a token board alone but using NCR with the FCT and a token board was unnecessary. What type of analysis did Dawn do? A) Parametric B) Nonparametric C) Component D) Comparative
C Component Parametric measures how much. E.g. 5 minute break vs 10 minute break. Nonparametric would be turning an intervention on and off. Component compares intervention packages. Comparative compares interventions again each other, can be two or more. Task list D
This type of error is known to be a type 1 error? A Dependent variable error B Flase negative C False positive D Indepnendet variable error
C False positive Type II is a false negative. Task list D
Aasit is a BCBA working with Tomas. Tomas is given a gold fish cracker after he answers five questions correctly. Which schedule of reinforcement is Asit using? A Fixed Interval B Variable Interval C Fixed Ratio D Variable Ratio
C Fixed Ratio Task list B
Which schedule of reinforcement typically provides a scalloped-shaped graph? A Fixed Interval B Variable Interval C Fixed Ratio D Variable Ratio
C Fixed interval Task list B
Tanya goes for a jog. She records how far she runs using the couch to 5k run training program. It says she ran 4 kilometers, whereas the Apple watch she was wearing says she ran 3.8 kilometers. What is wrong with this data? A It is not accurate B It is not valid C It is not accurate or reliable D It is accurate but not reliable
C It is not accurate or reliable. Data is valid since they are both measuring kilometers. Task list C
Avery is a BCBA who is working with Tyronne. Avery is using shaping to get Tyronne to speak more loudly. What would be the best way for Avery to measure Tyronne's progress? A pitch B prosody C Magnitude D Fluency
C Magnitude Pitch and prosody is more speech therapist will use. Fluency has to do with speed a person can use for a skill. We are talking about magnitude of behavior in this example. Task list C
What is the only verbal operant under the direct control of a motivating operation? A tact B Echoic C Mand D Intraverbal
C Mand Under direct control of an MO. It is only a mand if you want it, can include manding information. Task list B
Thomas will often make crude jokes on the playground. This is followed by his peers laughing and giving him a high five. What is the most likely function of this behavior? A) Tangible B) Sensory C) Attention D) Escape
C) Attention Task list F
Which function of behavior do descriptive behavior assessments tend to overpredict? A) Tangible B) Sensory C) Attention D) Escape
C) Attention A descriptive behavior assessment is when you document what happened before the behavior, what the behavior was, and what happened after the behavior. This assessment includes writing Task list F
Martha is a BCBA working with Jayden in a church preschool. Jayden started receiving services because his classroom teacher Annie asked his mom, Janet, if they could provide an aid for the classroom. Jayden's parents are divorced but both parents will participate in the ABA program. Jayden's dad's insurance agreed to pay for ABA in the preschool. Who are Martha's clients? A) Jayden and his Dad? B) Jayden, his Mom and his Dad. C) Jayden, his Mom, his Dad and the preschool. D) Jayden, his Mom, his Dad, the preschool and the insurance company.
C) Jayden, his Mom, his Dad and the preschool. A client is defined as anyone benefiting from services. The insurance is not benefiting but is paying for services. Task list E
Ethan is a 22 year old male who is receiving ABA therapy. He is totally nonverbal and his mother is his legal guardian. He has started to watch pornographic videos during ABA sessions. His RBT's were outraged and complained to the BCBA. The BCBA spoke to his mom and they decided Ethan would be given breaks during the session to go into his room with the iPad and would be taught to come out when a timer went off. They agreed to respect his privacy and that the RBTs would not question or monitor what he was doing on his breaks. Was there an ethical violation? A) Yes, we cannot use harmful reinforcers. B) Yes, the RBTS can claim sexual harassment against the BCBA. C) No, Ethan is an adult and has a right to engage in sexual behaviors in the privacy of his bedroom. D) No, any interventions that are social valid do not violate the ethics code.
C) No, Ethan is an adult and has a right to engage in sexual behaviors in the privacy of his bedroom. Task list E
What are the four most common conditions in a functional analysis? A) Play, escape, attention, tangible B) Play, tangible, attention, alone C) Play, escape, attention, alone D) Play, escape, tangible, alone
C) Play, escape, attention, alone Memorize this! We only test for tangible if we believe the function if tangible. Task list F
Kathy is a BCBA working with Angelica. Kathy obtained consent from Angelica's mom Rose to do an FA. Kathy told Rose it was, "Basically just an observation that they do with everyone." When Rose picked up Angelica, she noticed she had been crying and had a scratch on her arm. Kathy said it was no big deal and it was, "Just because she provoked her tantrum behaviors during the FA like they discussed." Rose was furious. She reported Kathy to the BACB and withdrew her daughter from her ABA program. What did Kathy do wrong? A) She did not account for behaviors escalating during an FA. B) She selected the wrong type of FA C) She failed to obtain informed consent. D) She shouldn't have conducted an FA if it would cause scratching.
C) She failed to obtain informed consent. Task list F
Joan is a BCBA who works in a preschool classroom for children with autism and related learning differences. While at the nail salon, she reads an article in a tabloid about how having a pet hamster can improve social skills for kids. She immediately stops at the pet store on the way home and buys Freddy, a hamster for the classroom. She writes lesson plans for all her students to include daily time with Freddy. What attitude of science did Joan violate? A. Philosophical doubt B. Parsimony C. Empiricism D. Experimentation
C. Empiricism Joan based this on an article in a tabloid. This is not scientific evidence. Task list A
Jessica woke up. She opened her eyes. 1 second after she opened her eyes Lucky gave her a big kiss. She cuddled Lucky in her arms and feel back asleep. 5 minutes later Lucky wiggled out of Jessica's arms and locked her face for 30 seconds before Jessica laughed, got up and made him breakfast. What is the latency of Jessica opening her eyes and Lucky giving her a kiss? A 5 minutes and 1 second B 30 seconds C 5 minutes D 1 second
D 1 seconds "1 second after her opened her eyes Lucky gave her a big kiss" Task list C
Lori has been a BCBA for many years. She has always worked for early intervention but has recently started to take an interest in working with older children. She applied for a job at a high school and got it. Can she accept? A) No, we must always practice within our scope of practice. B) Yes, but she should review recent literature. C) Only if in college she took a class on working with teens. D) Yes, but she must be truthful about her experience and she should request supervision until she is competent in working with teens.
D Yes, but she must be truthful about her experience and she should request supervision until she is competent in working with teens. We need to work in out scope of practice but we do gain competence with experience whilst receiving supervision. Task list E
What is true about whole interval recording? A it tends to under estimate behavior B it is used with behaviors you want to increase C it has a risk of creating data articfacts D all of the above
D all of the above All discontinuous recording can create data artifacts. Whole interval is used when it is not always possible to track each occurrence of behavior. It tends to underestimate behavior. For example if you are a teacher with 30 students it would be difficult to take continuous data. Whole interval recording is a discontinues measurement. Task list C
It can be said that in professional running races, the person with the best latency wins the race. Who is this describing? A the person who runs for the shortest amount of time B the person with the least amount of time between steps C the person who runs the fastest D the person who starts running the soonest after the race starts
D the person who starts running the soonest after the race starts Task list C
Which of the following statements is true? A) Behavior analysts can NEVER post photos of their clients on their social media or websites. B) Behavior analysts can ALWAYS post photos of their clients on their social media or websites. C) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their social media or websites if they obtain informed consent. D) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their social media or websites if they obtain informed consent and post a disclaimer indicating that informed consent was obtained.
D) Behavior analysts can post photos of their clients on their social media or websites if they obtain informed consent and post a disclaimer indicating that informed consent was obtained. It has to be a business related page, not personal social mediated. Task list E
Layla is a BCBA who owns an ABA agency. Lately, she has been getting less cases than normal. She decided to put up Google ads. In the process, she found out that one of her competitors, who is a BCBA, had an ad up stating they can cure Autism. She decides that this is likely why she has been losing business. What should she do first? A) Report it to the BACB B) Call an attorney C) Report it to Google D) Call her competitor and ask him to remove the ad
D) Call her competitor and ask him to remove the ad The ethics code states we want to approach them and allow for a change to fix the situation. Task list E
What is NOT a disadvantage a functional analysis? A) It can cause dangerous behavior B) It requires a lot of resources C) It can make problem behavior worse D) It can be ineffective
D) It can be ineffective An FA is the most effective way to determine the function of a behavior. Task list F
Melissa is a BCBA. She was at a bar when she saw Brad, the father of an old client of hers. They couldn't believe it was three years since Melissa had stopped working with his son Jeremy. She found out Jeremy was doing very well. Brad and Jeremy's mom had gotten divorced but they were both happy. Melissa and Brad wound up spending hours catching up with each other. She chatted and laughed all night. By the end of the night, they were enamored with each other. Brad asked Melissa on a date and Melissa happily agreed. Did Melissa do something wrong? A) Yes, we cannot date our clients. B) Yes, this a dual relationship. C) No, we can date our clients. D) No, three years had passed since she stopped working with Jeremey.
D) No, three years had passed since she stopped working with Jeremey. You can enter a romantic relationship after 2 years of ending services. Task list E
Which of the following would you NOT look at when conducting a preliminary assessment? A) Potential target behaviors B) Potential medical variables C) Potential reinforcers D) Potential referral fees for accepting the client
D) Potential referral fees for accepting the client Task list F
Which type of assessment is used for basic information gathering to determine if ABA services are appropriate. A) Direct assessment B) Indirect assessment C) Ecological assessment D) Preliminary assessment
D) Preliminary assessment Task list F
Renee is a BCBA working with Nicholas. Nicholas's mom approached Renee and said that Nicholas seems to be having a difficult time swallowing and asked that she work on eating nicely. What should Renee do? A) Conduct a FBA and determine the function of Nicholas's behavior. B) Write an intervention plan to increase appropriate mealtime behavior. C) Proceed if this is in her skill set, but ask for supervision from a qualified professional if it is not. D) Recommend Nicholas's mom seek out medical advice, from a medical professional.
D) Recommend Nicholas's mom seek out medical advice, from a medical professional. D Task list E
Which of the following should you not consider when selecting behavior goals? A) Whether a behavior will access reinforcement in the natural environment. B) Social significance C) Social validity D) Research goals
D) Research goals Task list F
Sandra is a BCBA who lives in a very small town in a rural area. She is the only BCBA in her town. In fact, she is the only BCBA in a two hour radius of her house. There is only one church in her town which Sandra attends weekly. A boy in her church is diagnosed with Autism and the doctor prescribes ABA. Her insurance lists her as the only provider for that child. What should Sandra do? A) Decline the case. Taking it creates a dual relationship. B) Drive two hours each week to the next closest church. C) Ask the family to stop attending church if they work together. D) Take the case and never discuss the case at church including with the family.
D) Take the case and never discuss the case at church including with the family. Task list E
Leslie is a BCBA working with Jimmy. Jimmy's speech therapist made a sensory bin for Jimmy. She asked Leslie to use the sensory box at some point during every session because she thinks it is help him "feel more self regulated." In the past, the speech therapist has been very receptive to Leslie's input. What should she do? A) Tell the speech therapist she can't use the sensory bin because it is not conceptually systematic with ABA. B) Find some way to use the bin and justify using it as an NCR procedure. C) Agree. It can do no harm. There is no ethical concern. D) Use the bin but take data on its impact of Jimmy's behavior to share with the speech teacher.
D) Use the bin but take data on its impact of Jimmy's behavior to share with the speech teacher. We can use this bin as it cannot do harm to Jimmy. We do want to be able to display this data. Task list E
Susan is a BCBA working with Joanna. Joanna is a nonverbal nine-year-old with autism. Joanne keeps putting her hand on her mouth and crying. Susan suggests that mom take her to the dentist to see if she could have a toothache. What is a toothache? A. Explanatory Fiction B. Hypothetical Construct C. A functional relation D. A private event
D. A private event. This is a behavior that cannot be observed. Private events do affect behavior even if we cannot see it. Task list A
Which schedule of reinforcement is associated with the matching law? A Tandem B Multiple C Intermittent D Concurrent
D. Concurrent Matching law says behavior goes where reinforcement flows. Matching law is related to concurrent schedules of reinforcement which is where there are two different behaviors with different schedules of reinforcement; meaning that a person has a choice between two or more activities that have different levels of reinforcement. Concurrent schedules or reinforcement is a type of compound schedule of reinforcement that includes the combination of two or more basic schedules of reinforcement (FI,FR,VI,VR) for two or more behaviors and the schedule occur at the same time. Tandem is a to do list for example. It is a compound schedule of reinforcement in which two or more un-signaled (No SD) basic schedules of reinforcement are in effect and must be met successively for the response to contact reinforcement. Task list B
