BDS OFFICIAL STYLE MOCK EXAM WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ A parametric analysis Answer: Examines the range of values of the
independent variable.
◉ Which is an example of a comparative analysis? Answer: (NONE
OF THESE ARE A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS)
A DRO FI 15 mine is compared to a DRO F1 10-minute procedure for
hand mouthing.
A timeout plus token economy, treatment for aggression is
compared to baseline.
A mand training program is compared across three participants..
◉ Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of timeout? Answer:
timeout for 1,2,3, and 4 minutes
◉ Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of protective equipment?
Answer: gloves with no finger, 1/4 finger, 3/4 finger, and full fingers
◉ A behavior analyst has developed and researched a new approach
to teaching manding in children with ASD. The best way to
demonstrate its effectiveness relative to the most often used
conventional training program would be to Answer: run a
, comparative study between the new program and an established
mand training intervention.
◉ Which of the following questions is addressed by a component
analysis? Answer: Does an intervention work better with some or all
of its parts?
◉ Which multiple treatments design conditions may enable a
component analysis of a DRO/Token system (TS) treatment
package> Answer: Graph C
DRO/TS, Baseline, DRO/Ts, DRO, DRO/TS, TS, DRO/TS.
◉ Which of the following is NOT a comparative analysis? Answer:
Comparing two novel interventions to see if they work
◉ Reinforcement of appropriate social skills, a DRO, and punishment
are components of an intervention that have been used to reduce a
child's aggression. To determine which element is effective, conduct
a Answer: component analysis
◉ A parametric analysis Answer: requires a manipulation of levels of
the independent variable.
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ A parametric analysis Answer: Examines the range of values of the
independent variable.
◉ Which is an example of a comparative analysis? Answer: (NONE
OF THESE ARE A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS)
A DRO FI 15 mine is compared to a DRO F1 10-minute procedure for
hand mouthing.
A timeout plus token economy, treatment for aggression is
compared to baseline.
A mand training program is compared across three participants..
◉ Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of timeout? Answer:
timeout for 1,2,3, and 4 minutes
◉ Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of protective equipment?
Answer: gloves with no finger, 1/4 finger, 3/4 finger, and full fingers
◉ A behavior analyst has developed and researched a new approach
to teaching manding in children with ASD. The best way to
demonstrate its effectiveness relative to the most often used
conventional training program would be to Answer: run a
, comparative study between the new program and an established
mand training intervention.
◉ Which of the following questions is addressed by a component
analysis? Answer: Does an intervention work better with some or all
of its parts?
◉ Which multiple treatments design conditions may enable a
component analysis of a DRO/Token system (TS) treatment
package> Answer: Graph C
DRO/TS, Baseline, DRO/Ts, DRO, DRO/TS, TS, DRO/TS.
◉ Which of the following is NOT a comparative analysis? Answer:
Comparing two novel interventions to see if they work
◉ Reinforcement of appropriate social skills, a DRO, and punishment
are components of an intervention that have been used to reduce a
child's aggression. To determine which element is effective, conduct
a Answer: component analysis
◉ A parametric analysis Answer: requires a manipulation of levels of
the independent variable.
