Free Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam BCBA Exam Practice Test

The 'hero procedure' refers to a contingency in which an individual, or small group, earns a reward for a class. This procedure is an example of what type of group contingency?

• dependent
• independent
• interdependent
• semi-dependent

Speed, magnitude, durability and generality of effect are some of the MOST important

• dimensions of behavior that lend themselves to quantification more readily than others.
• variables that are overlooked by other social sciences in solving problems.
• variables to consider when selecting reinforcers and punishers.
• components of treatment packages used in treating the most severe behavior problems.

A child's behavior is being reinforced on a VR 8 schedule during intensive teaching. During the sessions, the child begins to get out of the chair. In order to address this problem, the behavior analyst should switch to which schedule?

• VR 1
• FR 6
• FR 8
• VR 4

Which is the BEST example of stimulus generalization?

• Bonnie learned to choose and wear coordinated outfits but after one month she would only select red outfits.
• Jim was taught to say 'hello' and continues to say 'hello' to his trainer.
• Ricky became more productive in math and simultaneously his reading improved.
• Tim learned to ask for help from his teacher and now can ask a fellow student for help.

To increase the likelihood of beginning a difficult task:

• arrange a reinforcer for its completion.
• do several easy tasks first.
• arrange for periodic reminders.
• establish a deadline for completion.

A child who learns to say ''red'' when presented with a red card, also says ''red'' when presented with an orange card. This is called:

• Stimulus generalization
• Response generalization
• Discrimination
• Failure to generalize

Ingrid is attempting to learn to speak English. Her teacher, Rosa, presents pictures of preferred items, states the label in English, and prompts Ingrid to repeat them. Over time, Rosa stops labeling items and begins to present Ingrid with a variety of pictures of the same items. Rosa is trying to promotE.

• echoic behavior.
• manding behavior.
• stimulus generalization.
• response generalization.

To change the occurrence of hitting others, two procedures were compareD. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior and time-out. The outcomes were examined within and across subjects. A withdrawal design was employed. An independent variable in this study was:

• aggression.
• frequency across phase changes.
• return to baseline.
• time-out from reinforcement.

When Susan attempts to escape from a task, she exhibits several behaviors, including hitting her head, stomping her feet, and crying. This is an example ofA.

• functional response class.
• respondent class.
• stimulus class.
• topographical response class.

The BEST definition for mouthing behavior would be any instance of LukE.

• placing his mouth on any object for at least 5 seconds.
• placing his open mouth on a non-nutritive object or placing a non-nutritive object in his mouth.
• making contact with his mouth to any non-nutritive object.
• mouthing a non-nutritive item for 3 or more consecutive instances within a 30 second interval.