BCABA Behavior Assessment

Question 1

The primary purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the antecedents and consequences maintaining a behavior

Answer

An FBA identifies the environmental variables (antecedents and consequences) that trigger and maintain a problem behavior to guide function-based intervention.

Question 2

Which method of functional assessment involves a trained observer watching and recording the client's behavior in the natural environment without manipulating variables?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive assessment

Answer

Descriptive assessment involves direct observation of behavior in natural contexts without experimenter manipulation of antecedents or consequences.

Question 3

Indirect functional assessment methods include:

Accepted Answer

Interviews and rating scales

Answer

Indirect assessments gather information about behavior through interviews, questionnaires, and rating scales completed by caregivers or teachers without direct observation.

Question 4

In a functional analysis (Iwata et al., 1982/1994), the 'alone' condition is used to test for:

Accepted Answer

Automatic reinforcement

Answer

In the alone condition, the client is placed without access to social stimulation or tasks to test whether the behavior is maintained by automatic (sensory) reinforcement.

Question 5

The 'attention' condition in a functional analysis tests whether behavior is maintained by:

Accepted Answer

Social positive reinforcement (attention)

Answer

In the attention condition, the practitioner provides attention contingent on the problem behavior to test whether attention serves as the maintaining reinforcer.

BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Test

BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Test

BCABA Behavior Assessment