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Question 1

Select the best staff training package:

AStaff are given a book on behavior analysis and asked to read it; comprehension tests are given after each chapter

BStaff are given explanation of the procedures, then a weekly feedback system is implemented to sharpen their skills

CExplanations of each procedure are given to the staff, then the supervisor demonstrates the procedures; staff are given opportunities to practice the skills with feedback from supervisors

DThe supervisor conducts role playing sessions with the staff with weekly feedback provided for performance

Answer : C

Question 2

What is the next step in the assessment process if data from the functional analysis do NOT support the original hypothesis?

ABase the intervention on the original hypothesis and re-assess after a time lapse.

BDesign a package intervention to address all possible functions of the behavior.

CContinue to conduct the functional assessment until the data coincides with the original hypothesis.

DAlter the hypothesis regarding the maintaining variable of the behavior based on the results of the functional assessment.

Answer : D

Question 3

The rehabilitation therapist wants to determine if the sensory integration sessions are helping to reduce Ed's hand-slapping. What is the BEST method for recording momentary time-sampling data?

AFifteen-minute observation periods are divided into 3-minute intervals. Staff then record whether or not hand-slapping is occurring at the end of each 3-minute interval.

BTwenty-minute observation periods are divided into 10-minute intervals. Staff then record whether or not hand-slapping is occurring during each 10-minute interval.

CThirty-minute observation periods are divided into 2-minute intervals. Staff then record whether or not hand-slapping occurs at any moment during each 2-minute interval.

DOne-hour observation periods are divided into 10-minute intervals. Staff then record whether or not hand-slapping occurs at all during each 10-minute interval.

Answer : A

Question 4

Clifford's lawn work is steady and up to standard as long as his work is verbally praised approximately every twelfth completed mower circuit. However, at times the crew chief is unable to praise his work at that moment. When praise is not forthcoming, Clifford usually stops working. The best way to facilitate maintenance and generalization of Clifford's work, using a self-management technique, would be to:

Ahave fellow workers provide praise when Clifford stops working.

Bhave the crew chief use a variable schedule of reinforcement.

Cincrease the delay in reinforcement until the afternoon.

Dteach Clifford how to request reinforcement for the target behavior.

Answer : D

Question 5

Which method is the BEST to use when presenting categorical data from a functional analysis?

Aa bar graph

Banecdotal report

Cscatter plot

Dstandard celeration chart

Answer : A

Question 6

The decision to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan is not made unless:

Athe behavior has the potential to cause harm.

Bdata show the need for behavior change exists.

Cthe interdisciplinary team has determined that it is necessary.

Dstaff who will implement the procedures have demonstrated proficiency.

Answer : B

Question 7

When developing a task analysis, a behavior analyst would first:

Aassess the mastery level of the individual.

Bconduct a functional assessment of the target skills.

Cdetermine the necessary component steps.

Dobserve the individual to collect baseline data.

Answer : C

BACB BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam Practice Test