Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA) - Behaviour Analyst Board Actual Exam Questions
Last updated on April 13, 2026
Experimental control is demonstrated in a changing criterion design by a change in behavior:
across settings.
across individuals.
when returning to baseline.
to meet predetermined levels.
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A study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of time-out for physical aggression. The time- out procedure would be considered the:
baseline measure.
dependent variable.
independent variable.
response measure.
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When setting criteria for behavior change, behavior analysts attempt to implement the simplest mode of intervention necessary to elicit the desired outcome. As such, the identified outcome criteria should be
applied to ecological assessments to generalize skills.
developed prior to the identified intervention.
initially broad in focus with subsequent reduction to a target response.
measured independent of practice effects or reactivity.
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Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?
Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
Lucy speaks out in class without raising her hand. The teacher reprimands her verbally. Lucy is less likely to speak without raising her hand in the future.
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The employees at a group home have not been meeting their supervisor's expectations concerning on-time arrival to work. To address this issue, their supervisor implemented an intervention that allows for each staff member who arrives on time for all scheduled shifts in a given week to obtain an extended lunch break on Fridays. What type of intervention was implemented?
Contingency contract
Dependent group contingency
Independent group contingency
Interdependent group contingency
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