Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Practice Exam

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• What method would best support individualized instruction in a classroom?
• Which factor is most likely impacting the reliability of a data collection procedure if a supervisee is noticeably nervous?
• How many data points are necessary for each phase in an alternating treatments experimental design?
• What is the main purpose of functional behavior assessments?
• What is a primary benefit of the Personalized System of Instruction?
• What should a BCBA® do before providing supervision to a BCBA® candidate who has been working at a new company?
• What is the most appropriate action for a behavior analyst when a learner responds incorrectly on a matching-to-sample trial?
• What would be the most appropriate action for a behavior analyst unfamiliar with traumatic brain injury when referred a child?
• Which of the following is a direct measurement of behavior?
• What is the recommended method for a behavior analyst to train group home staff on a behavior change plan?
• How can you calculate the level of a behavior from a dataset according to behavioral analysis standards?
• What was Vick's overall free throw percentage after taking shots on three different days?
• In the contingent attention phase of a functional analysis, what should the therapist do prior to the target behavior occurring?
• In behavior analysis, which of the following is not a method of data collection?
• What is the consequence of withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior?
• How should corrective feedback be given to a therapist who made a minor mistake consistently?
• If a behavior analyst is using whole-interval recording for a client to stay seated, what does it require regarding time?
• When would you know that a targeted behavior no longer needs intervention for Ryan?
• What method typically underestimates the frequency of observed behavior?
• Functional analysis would be appropriate for which behavior?
• What does an operational definition help ensure in behavior analysis?
• What method is being used by the behavior analyst to check if her client will sit during class with intervals of 5 minutes?
• What psychological principle is illustrated by a man telling inappropriate jokes to his friends but not to his wife?
• What is the term for a behavior analyst's ongoing review of therapeutic practices with clients?
• Which of the following is true regarding backup reinforcers in a token economy?
• The teacher announces a reward for Jeremy if he achieves a specified score on a quiz. This demonstrates which type of contingency?
• What concept does Gilligan's use of a fishing net to catch fish exemplify?
• If a preschooler headbutts classmates to escape activities, what intervention would best reduce this behavior?
• Bob exhibited physical aggression four times during school hours. How do you calculate the rate of his aggressive behavior?
• What is the ultimate goal of intraverbal training?
• In which conditions should the behavior analyst provide attention before a target behavior occurs during a functional analysis?
• What are the properties of an operational definition?
• What teaching method is being used if the teacher employs scripted lessons with choral responding?
• Which assessment method allows students to select between multiple items to express preference?
• How can a behavior analyst increase a learner's motivation to earn tokens in a token economy?
• Which method can be effective in identifying new stimuli that can serve as reinforcers for a child?
• What is the best next step for a behavior analyst if a client's family is not implementing a behavioral intervention plan?
• What type of recording is optimal for understanding whether a behavior occurs?
• How would a behavior analyst best describe the function of a self-injurious behavior occurring when an individual is alone?
• Which statement accurately reflects the behavior analyst's intervention effectiveness regarding offensive language?
• How should behavior analysts treat client requests to skip medication dosages?
• A student belches loudly in class. What is a function-based replacement behavior for this action?
• What can a functional behavior assessment tell Travis according to behavior analysis?
• What behavior function is typically inferred when attention-seeking behavior is observed during functional assessments?
• What is one characteristic of a token economy?
• The degree to which staff carry out the behavior plan as intended by the analyst is known as what?
• What is the main focus of a topographical operational definition in behavior analysis?
• A(n) __________ is a stimulus that, when present, means that a particular response will likely be reinforced.
• In which type of behavior are indirect assessments typically used?
• In behavior analysis, what best describes a tree falling in the woods when no one is present to hear it?
• In a token economy, tokens can be exchanged for what?
• What could contribute to an increase in a behavior following reinforcement?
• What should a behavior analyst recommend if a client wants to discontinue their prescribed pain medication?
• Which reinforcement schedules do NOT exhibit a post-reinforcement pause?
• A functional analysis shows high rates of a target behavior in all conditions except the demand condition. What is the likely function of this behavior?
• Which method promotes stimulus generalization by changing non-critical aspects of the target stimulus?
• When should consent be obtained from a guardian before implementing behavioral interventions?
• What are the limitations of a reversal experimental design?
• What type of reinforcement is a manager providing when he randomly praises workers for assembly during his visits?
• In a baseball team scenario with group players calculating hit averages, what type of group contingency is utilized?
• In what situation is a behavior analyst likely to use a partial-interval recording method?
• Who typically owns the behavioral data collected by a behavior analyst?
• In a behavioral context, what is the primary goal of decreasing an undesired behavior?
• Janice decides to park elsewhere after seeing a sign saying, "DO NOT PARK HERE." What is her behavior an example of?
• A behavior analyst implements a planned ignoring procedure for a client who elopes in high-traffic areas. What is a potential issue with this intervention?
• Jillian learns to say "Salut" in France and begins to wave when others greet her. What type of stimulus equivalence does this illustrate?
• What is the significance of contemporaneous data recording in behavioral analysis?
• If a behavior analyst wants to decrease attention-maintained stealing behavior, which approach would likely be most effective?
• What type of assessment involves presenting items non-contingently to check for avoidance?
• Why might Tessa not brush her teeth at home despite compliance at the clinic?
• A father tracked his daughter's usage of the word "please." After observing across four intervals, how would you calculate her rate of usage?
• What could indicate a successful behavioral intervention?
• What term describes the interaction shown when Tiffany recognizes and responds to the giraffe drawing?
• Which behavior is an example of self-stimulatory behavior?
• What is an essential characteristic of behavior analysis interventions related to their descriptions?
• In a classroom setting, which action represents positive behavior support?
• If Daniel can tact toy apples, what can we reasonably assume he can do?
• Which term refers to the scenario where a behavior occurs in the presence of similar stimuli?
• Which procedure is most beneficial for assessing whether a stimulus functions as a reinforcer?
• Which problem behavior should a behavior analyst address immediately if it interferes significantly with a client’s daily life?
• What are the three methods for determining the function of behavior in a functional behavior assessment?
• What technique is demonstrated by a therapist guiding a child's actions while gradually increasing distance during lunch preparation?
• If a client’s self-injurious behavior increases after a medication change, what should the behavior analyst avoid doing?
• Which method helps determine a consistent outcome across different observers in behavioral data collection?
• What type of intervention did Joe implement to reduce his head jerking behavior?
• What is NOT a possible unwanted side effect of punishment?
• What is the rate of saying "thank you for shopping with us today" if a cashier said it 40 times in an hour?
• What type of procedure did the parents use when they created a reward system with stickers for their daughter?
• Which differential reinforcement procedure is most suitable for decreasing frequent requests to go to the playground?
• What is the best experimental design for a practitioner without baseline data?
• What is the function of a replacement behavior in behavior analysis?
• What schedule of reinforcement should a behavior analyst use to help a client tolerate not being called on in class?
• How many hours of continuing education units must a BCBA® supervisor collect every two years?
• What is likely causing Wendy’s inconsistency in using polite manners at school compared to home?
• What is the ideal situation in which to conduct treatment integrity data collection?
• What type of preference assessment is conducted when offering two options for a choice?
• In a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), what is the primary use of lecture time?
• Who will determine the social validity of an intervention created by a behavior analyst?
• Which teaching procedure is most associated with Standard Celeration Charts?
• Which assessment method is considered the least effective for determining potential reinforcers for a client?
• During the first practice, a basketball coach punishes a player for cursing by making him do pushups. What is a critical flaw in this approach?
• When listing professional credentials on business cards, what is the correct way for John Doe, a BCBA®, to present his qualifications?
• In applied behavior analysis, why is it important to consider the context when designing interventions?
• Which factor is essential for determining the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention?
• During the contingent attention phase of a functional analysis, what should a therapist do prior to the target behavior occurring?
• What distinguishes a contingency contract from other behavior management techniques?
• Can a trained behavior analyst collect treatment integrity data even if they lack experience with a specific population like Prader-Willi Syndrome?
• What aspect of behavioral data collection is crucial for ensuring accuracy over time?
• What technique would a behavior analyst use to teach a student to contact their mother appropriately?
• Which type of reinforcement schedule is associated with a pause after reinforcement is delivered?
• To effectively decrease a client's fire-alarm-pulling behavior maintained by attention, what should Sally do?
• What brings about the ethical consideration while reversing effective interventions?
• When a father shows his daughter spaghetti and pizza to choose from, what type of preference assessment is he conducting?
• What does Jerry need to work on to avoid disqualification in his sprint competitions?
• Why might a multiple probe design be preferred over a traditional multiple baseline design?
• A child pinches his mother for attention. What is a functionally-appropriate replacement behavior?
• What replacement behavior could a behavior analyst teach Beth to address her bullying?
• What factor can significantly influence the effectiveness of behavior interventions?
• In data tracking, what is a cumulative record used to monitor?
• What total number would Bill record by the end of Day 7 if he checks precipitation every day?
• What is a key characteristic of direct instruction in teaching?
• How often should interobserver agreement (IOA) data be collected during an experiment?
• What is an indicator of success in the Personalized System of Instruction?
• What can be done to increase motivation for earning tokens in a token economy?
• What does teaching a nonverbal child to wave instead of pinch represent?
• If a target behavior occurs at high rates during a functional assessment, what can be inferred about its function?
• Which of the following is an example of rule-governed behavior?
• A token economy is most effective for which behavior?
• Which measurement procedure is best for increasing the time a swimmer can hold his breath underwater?
• Whole-interval recording tends to do what to the duration of a behavior?
• What is the most appropriate ethical response for a behavior analyst when asked to provide services outside their scope?
• What is the best experimental design for immediate intervention when baseline data collection is not possible?
• Blaine's grandmother uses which procedure when she states he must eat salad before getting candy?
• When conducting a functional analysis, what type of schedule should a behavior analyst use?
• What is the main purpose of collecting interobserver agreement data?
• When is the best time to conduct a functional assessment of a behavior?
• What distinguishes functional operational definitions from topographical operational definitions?
• A changing criterion experimental design is MOST beneficial for:
• According to behavioral principles, the effectiveness of punishment is typically impacted by what?
• In the play area, Jenson plays with a book for an entire hour. This scenario indicates that the book is:
• What should be included in a treatment plan to ensure effective communication with parents?
• During a functional analysis, what circumstances lead to attention being provided before the target behavior?
• What is the goal of tact training?
• What is an example of stimulus generalization in the context of crossing the street?
• When a student adopts the behavior of another through observation, this is known as?
• Jennifer's parents set up a rewards system for her behaviors. What type of behavior management system did they implement?
• What should a behavior analyst do if they encounter a conflict of interest with a client during therapy?
• Which strategy could be used to mitigate the risk of reversing an intervention?
• What consequence did the worker experience after being scolded for cellphone use that resulted in behavior change?
• When a learner demonstrates the ability to derive a new response through previous training, what type of stimulus equivalence does this represent?
• Which teaching method was created by Fred Keller in the 1960s?
• How does partial-interval recording affect the duration of a behavior?
• A client asks staff to go to the park frequently, but they can only accommodate this request a limited number of times. Which intervention should be used to decrease this behavior?
• Why is it important to continue collecting baseline data even when no behavior is observed?
• Unwanted side effects of punishment typically include all of the following EXCEPT:
• What phenomenon is illustrated when a client spills milk and is subsequently teased, leading him to spill drinks three more times the next day?
• Which of the following interventions is designed to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior by reinforcing appropriate alternatives?
• If a behavior analyst observes that a client has not shown physical aggression over three days, what should be the next step?
• What method of stimulus generalization is being used when a behavior analyst incorporates actual schoolmates during training?
• In the example with the dog watching a movie, what does the dog on the screen represent?
• What is an example of faulty stimulus control exhibited by Kyoko?
• What experimental design would be appropriate for a client who swallows large items?
• A behavior analyst determines that a child engages in negative behavior primarily for peer attention. What reinforcement type would they target to modify this behavior?
• What kind of experimental design was the experimenter using in the intervention analysis?
• What should Zack, a newly certified behavior analyst, ensure regarding his supervision performance?
• Lora's daughter showing "A, C, B, D, E, F, G" when asked to repeat is an example of what type of verbal behavior?
• In which situation would massed practice be appropriately used?
• What is a function-based operational definition for gaining a peer's attention?
• In reference to the Premack principle, what does it suggest?
• Joey curses for attention. Which intervention is appropriate for his behavior management?
• What should Donald focus on improving for his next BCBA exam related to answer recording?
• Which of the following best describes "general case strategy" in behavior analysis?
• When teaching a client to make a phone call using backwards chaining, what is the first step that needs to be performed?
• What is a hallmark of interdependent group contingencies in a classroom setting?
• What attitude of science describes Jerry's decision to adopt a new teaching strategy based on effectiveness?
• Which design does not require a baseline phase?
• When a client learns a new skill for a specific setting, what is essential for ensuring the skill is used in various environments?
• Which experimental design should a behavior analyst choose to address rock-throwing behavior across different settings?
• What behavioral issue should Dale focus on regarding his hand raising during class discussions?
• What type of reinforcement schedule might improve compliance in a behavioral plan for a family?
• What defines the concept of differential reinforcement of low rates of responding (DRL)?
• In the scenario with Albert and his dog Buster, the sound of the blinker is considered what type of stimulus?
• What should Johnny improve upon after completing his BCBA® exam in such a short time?
• What is the main goal when a behavior analyst uses a positive punishment approach?
• What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment in behavior analysis?
• What is the purpose of functional communication training in behavior analysis?
• When trying to reduce a behavior that is escape-maintained, what strategy would involve providing reinforcement consistently, regardless of the behavior?
• If a student engages in poking behavior that results in being sent to the hall, what function-based intervention might effectively reduce this behavior?
• What is it called when a behavior analyst holds up two items and asks which one the student wants?
• How should behavior analysts record behavioral data to promote accuracy?
• When assessing the effectiveness of a reinforcer, what is the primary purpose of a preference assessment?
• What method of stimulus generalization is used when actual classmates are introduced into the training setting?
• In what scenario is escape-maintained behavior most likely to occur?
• What type of preference assessment is conducted when a teacher offers a choice between two items?
• What behavior management technique is illustrated when a behavior analyst gathers data consistently over time?
• When should a behavior analyst conduct a functional behavior assessment?
• Which of the following best describes treatment fidelity?
• Which measure would help track the effectiveness of an intervention over time?
• What can a functional behavior assessment determine?
• Which of the following best defines a behavior observed in a public setting versus a private event?
• What term describes the teaching process that encourages students to engage with peers to practice newly learned skills?
• What strategy is a therapist likely using to promote stimulus generalization by varying aspects of a greeting?
• Which outcome is most likely when an intervention is not being implemented as planned?
• Miranda prompting her daughter to say "elephant" and her daughter responding correctly is an example of: