BCAT Practice Exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - correct answer -Latency Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection procedure would be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - correct answer -Duration Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times a learner say, "oh no!" - correct answer -Frequency Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-task for an entire 10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10 seconds, he marks no. What type of data recording is Jamaal using? - correct answer -Whole interval The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to - correct answer -Being able to observe and measure behavior Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment process? - correct answer -RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - correct answer -When 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same time during the display of the behavior Which of he following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence - correct answer -An RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the behavior intervention process? - correct answer -Collecting frequency data during an observation of the learner In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - correct answer -so learners can increase overall skill repertories Behavioral shaping involves - correct answer -Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - correct answer -A discriminative stimulus (SD) Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - correct answer -Errorless learning Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? - correct answer -The reinforcer Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan - correct answer -Tell the behavior technician what to present Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - correct answer -arms up, stand up, and touch head Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - correct answer -crying when wanting a drink Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic teaching session - correct answer -Watch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves - correct answer -Setting an interval for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed Extinction works by - correct answer -Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to - correct answer -Reduce the behavior Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is effective? - correct answer -collecting and reviewing intervention data In a token reinforcement system, taking a toke away from a client who tore up a piece of paper is an example of - correct answer -response cost A most to least prompting sequence involves - correct answer -moving the prompts to naturally occurring ones Which of the following is a behavior? - correct answer -running a race The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: - correct answer -operationally defining the behavior Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? - correct answer -So the behaviors occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best response to the request? - correct answer -Tell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use the strategy and ask for them to demonstrate it Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship? - correct answer -Tina and Lois are beast friends. Lois is an RBT who works with Tina's son What does the term "least intrusive" mean as it relates to behavior change plans? - correct answer -Behavior change plans that lace the least amount of risk or discomfort RBTs assist in delivering services under the direction and close supervision of - correct answer -An RBT supervisor or an RBT requirements coordinator What