BCAT PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED
◉ If a client doesn't understand a demand, you can... Answer: provide
visual information, give a prompt, or model
◉ If you realize you know the clients mom outside of the client, you
must... Answer: inform your supervisor because you cannot provide
therapy for the child as it constitutes as a dual relationship
◉ Early intensive behavioral intervention for a 3 yr old is MOST likely
to last for... Answer: at least 1 year
◉ 3 term contingency Answer: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
◉ An autistic 4 yr old girl who hums continuously has a... Answer:
repetitive vocal behavior
◉ Evidence based practice considers... Answer: best evidence available,
clinical expertise, and patient preference
◉ How can we assume competency when we are speaking to a client?
Answer: speak in full sentences and include them in the conversation, be
, aware of the pronouns they use, and use strength-based language (like
"This client has ____ support needs."
◉ The ability to tell the difference between 2+ stimuli is known as...
Answer: discrimination training
◉ The DSM levels 1,2, or 3 indicate... Answer: level of support
◉ Non genetic factors that increase likelihood of autism... Answer: older
paternal age, toxins, and prematurity in brain development
◉ Increased short range connections lead to ___ local processing and
reduced long range connections lead to ____ global processing Answer:
enhanced, reduced
◉ Approx. every 2-3 times she appropriately transitions, you provide
___ reinforcement Answer: intermittent
◉ Altered brain connectivity leads to... Answer: challenges with
cognitive control and differenced in sensory processing
◉ Backwards training should be used... Answer: to put on a shirt
(example)
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED
◉ If a client doesn't understand a demand, you can... Answer: provide
visual information, give a prompt, or model
◉ If you realize you know the clients mom outside of the client, you
must... Answer: inform your supervisor because you cannot provide
therapy for the child as it constitutes as a dual relationship
◉ Early intensive behavioral intervention for a 3 yr old is MOST likely
to last for... Answer: at least 1 year
◉ 3 term contingency Answer: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
◉ An autistic 4 yr old girl who hums continuously has a... Answer:
repetitive vocal behavior
◉ Evidence based practice considers... Answer: best evidence available,
clinical expertise, and patient preference
◉ How can we assume competency when we are speaking to a client?
Answer: speak in full sentences and include them in the conversation, be
, aware of the pronouns they use, and use strength-based language (like
"This client has ____ support needs."
◉ The ability to tell the difference between 2+ stimuli is known as...
Answer: discrimination training
◉ The DSM levels 1,2, or 3 indicate... Answer: level of support
◉ Non genetic factors that increase likelihood of autism... Answer: older
paternal age, toxins, and prematurity in brain development
◉ Increased short range connections lead to ___ local processing and
reduced long range connections lead to ____ global processing Answer:
enhanced, reduced
◉ Approx. every 2-3 times she appropriately transitions, you provide
___ reinforcement Answer: intermittent
◉ Altered brain connectivity leads to... Answer: challenges with
cognitive control and differenced in sensory processing
◉ Backwards training should be used... Answer: to put on a shirt
(example)
