FREE BCABA Basic Behavior-Analytic Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To determine the cause and function of behavior

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To diagnose a psychological disorder

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To develop a curriculum

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To assess motor skills

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Giving praise when a student completes a task

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Taking away a toy to reduce a behavior

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Turning off a loud noise when the behavior stops

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Ignoring an unwanted behavior

Question 3

What is an operational definition in behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

A detailed, observable, and measurable description of a behavior

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A subjective description of a behavior

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A summary of client history

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A list of behavior interventions

Question 4

Which data collection method involves recording the number of times a behavior occurs?

Accepted Answer

Frequency recording

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Duration recording

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Latency recording

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Interval recording

Question 5

What does ABC data stand for in behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

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Assessment, Behavior, Conclusion

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Antecedent, Baseline, Criterion

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Analysis, Behavior, Communication