BACB BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam Exam Practice Test Questions

• Question 1

  Steve is a behavior analyst working with staff members who are not implementing programs on a consistent basis. Staff report that the heavy workload interferes with their ability to run the programs consistently. What should Steve do FIRST to address this problem?

  • Go to the direct supervisor and request that an incentive system be implemented for all staff.
  • Begin to assess the staff's daily routine in order to identify any time conflicts that might exist.
  • Revise the daily work schedules and routines, with the assistance of the supervisor, so that potential time conflicts can be avoided.
  • Implement additional training for staff that are not able to perform to criterion.

  Show Answer Answer: B Next

• Question 2

  A married couple wants a behavior analyst to assist them in creating a happier home life for their family. The behavior analyst should.

  • Provide counseling to the couple related to the problems that they identify as most important.
  • Refer the family to another professional, since this type of issue is not amenable to applied behavior analysis.
  • Set up contracts between the parents and children that require the parents to reinforce appropriate behavior using things that the children identify as important to them.
  • Explain how behavior analysis could be used to assist the family so that they can make an informed decision about proceeding.

  Show Answer Answer: D Next

• Question 3

  A DRI schedule designed to decrease the frequency of running around class and tapping other children on the head involves:

  • Arranging for the child to earn a reinforcer in the absence of these behaviors
  • Providing a reinforcer contingent on being on task and sitting quietly in his seat
  • Changing the seating arrangement of the class
  • Ensuring the child had breakfast that morning

  Show Answer Answer: A Next

• Question 4

  In a token economy, what type of reinforcers are the tokens themselves?

  • Conditional reinforcers
  • Generalized conditioned reinforcers
  • Generalized unconditioned reinforcers
  • Unconditional reinforcers

  Show Answer Answer: B Next

• Question 5

  When Susan attempts to escape from a task, she exhibits several behaviors, including hitting her head, stomping her feet, and crying. This is an example ofA.

  • Functional response class.
  • Respondent class.
  • Stimulus class.
  • Topographical response class.

  Show Answer Answer: A Next