BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
Practice Questions & Answers/ Newest
2025
Which of the following answer choices is not always a requirement of differential
reinforcement?
a. Reinforcement
b. Extinction
c. Target bx
d. Replacement bx - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
Tom is a well-behaved teenager who gets good grades in school. However, when he
gets around his friends, Tom uses bad language and is generally more disobedient to
authority. Tom's behavior change is most likely due to ---?
a. Stimulus Control
b. Generalization
c. Prompting
d. Lack of Self-control - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
dimension of bx change in the presence of different stimulus.
Lonny is a thrift store and posts a basket of Beanie Babies. He thinks Beanie Babies are
going to become popular again so he decides he will buy as many as he can. He then
notices a sign that says "limit 2 per person" so he grabs his two favorite and proceeds to
the cashier. Lonny only grabbing to Beanie Babies is a result of ----?
a. Contingency-shaped bx
b. Ruled governed bx
c. MO manipulation
d. Determinism - CORRECT ANSWERS-B.
Spoken words that affects bx.
You, a BCBA, are tasked with taking over a case from a BCBA who just left the
company. You first conduct an interview with the stakeholders who tell you they are
happy with the progress and the tx plan. When you ask to see the data, the RBT
informs you that they weren't required to take data. How should you further evaluate the
tx plan?
a. continue interviewing other members of the team.
b. Make no changes since progress is being made and stakeholders are happy.
c. Terminate the current treatment plan immediately and start from scratch.
d. Gather data on current target bx and skills - CORRECT ANSWERS-D.
Data is important before we further evaluate data.
A fair pair rule - CORRECT ANSWERS-A major component of aba is reduction of
problem behaviors that serve some sort of function for the individual. Whenever you
, remove a bx, it is essential that you replace it with another bx that serves the same fx.
This is considered a/the ----?
Conceptually systematic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Whenever Sally conducts parent
training she makes certain that she is explaining in non-technical language. However,
she still sticks to the principles and concepts of behavior analysis. Sally is following
what dimension of behavior analysis?
B - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following is an advantage of using a multiple
baseline design?
a. You are able to test multiple intx rapidly.
b. you can establish experimental control w/o reversing the intx.
c. It is the strongest experimental design in terms of establishing experimental control.
d. Decreases in bx happen gradually based on pre-determined levels.
Joe is reinforced on a FR4 schedule for all DTT program. Today, the schedule changed
to a VR3. Joe's responding slowed and he started to standup out of his chair. What best
explains what might be occurring?
a. Joe is bored of the programming and needs harder material.
b. Joe is experiencing ratio strain.
c. Joe is satiated on the SR
d. Joe's bx was mistakenly reinforced. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
Zac will engage in maladaptive bx throughout the day and into the night regardless of
the envt he is in or things going on around him. These bx occur at a high rate and on a
consistent basis. What would be the best approach to reducing these bx?
a. Design a bx plan that includes a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement for when Zac
engages in the appropriate bx.
b. Begin a punishment procedure using a low intensity punisher for when Zac engages
in the problem bx.
c. Implement a procedure where Zac is reinforced in the absence of problem behaviors.
d. Use an extinction procedure that calls for planned ignoring when Zac engages in
these bx. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A/C both right, but it occurs consistently so DRO comes in first. Reduce the bx first and
then implement sched. of rf.
St. Cloud High School uses direct instruction as their primary method of teaching.
Which of the following answer choices best describes what a direct instruction
classroom at the high school might look like?
a. Students are assessed at the beginning of the year. Based on that assessment they
are given assignments and allowed to move at their own pace until they hit a mastery
criteria.
b. The teacher in the classroom teaches using fast-paced instruction. She then
assesses students frequently and forms groups based on the assessments.
c. Student performance is charted immediately with the primary intention of increasing
fluency.
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