BCABA

BCABA practice questions, page 11 of 11, with answer review and explanations.

Question 51

A study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of time-out for physical aggression. The time-out procedure would be considered the:

  1. baseline measure.
  2. dependent variable.
  3. independent variable.
  4. response measure.

Question 52

When conducting an analogue functional analysis, the condition commonly used as a control is the:

  1. home condition.
  2. play condition.
  3. social attention condition.
  4. demand condition.

Question 53

Which method is the BEST to use when presenting categorical data from a functional analysis?

  1. a bar graph
  2. anecdotal report
  3. scatter plot
  4. standard celeration chart

Question 54

What is the next step in the assessment process if data from the functional analysis do NOT support the original hypothesis?

  1. Base the intervention on the original hypothesis and re-assess after a time lapse.
  2. Design a package intervention to address all possible functions of the behavior.
  3. Continue to conduct the functional assessment until the data coincides with the original hypothesis.
  4. Alter the hypothesis regarding the maintaining variable of the behavior based on the results of the functional assessment.