BAS Collaboration and Communication 3

Question 1

A caregiver reports they cannot consistently implement the home behavior plan because of work schedule constraints. The BCBA supervisor should:

Accepted Answer

Problem-solve collaboratively with the caregiver to adapt the plan to their actual schedule and capacity

Answer

Effective caregiver collaboration requires understanding real-world constraints and adapting plans to be feasible within the family's context.

Question 2

When training caregivers on a new skill acquisition program, which instructional sequence is most consistent with behavioral skills training (BST)?

Accepted Answer

Explain the rationale, model the procedure, have the caregiver practice, and provide immediate feedback

Answer

BST follows the sequence of instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback, which produces the most reliable skill acquisition in caregivers.

Question 3

A parent disagrees with the BCBA's recommendation to use planned ignoring for attention-maintained behavior. The BCBA supervisor's best approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Explain the behavioral rationale with data, address concerns, and collaboratively reach a decision the family supports

Answer

Treatment decisions should be made collaboratively with caregivers, with the BCBA explaining evidence while genuinely addressing the family's values and concerns.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural humility in the context of caregiver communication?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the limits of one's own cultural knowledge and approaching each family as the expert on their own culture

Answer

Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection, recognizing one's own biases, and treating each family as the authority on their own cultural context.

Question 5

A caregiver frequently calls the BCBA supervisor outside of scheduled sessions with questions. The best way to manage this while maintaining a collaborative relationship is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish clear communication guidelines, including preferred methods and response times, at the start of services

Answer

Setting clear communication boundaries at the start of services prevents misunderstandings and models professional boundaries for both caregivers and supervisees.

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

BAS Collaboration and Communication 3