ALAT MOCK EXAM 2026 ANIMAL CARE AND
RESEARCH LAB PROCEDURES ASSESSMENT
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ C. Answer: Of the following descriptions, which describes a typical
preliminary assessment of a potential client's behavior?
A)
The behavior analyst uses direct assessment and systematic
manipulation of antecedents an consequences to determine
functional relationships.
B)
The behavior analyst conducts a literature review of the problem
behavior, and determines the likely functions of the behavior based
on scientific research.
C)
,The behavior analyst uses indirect assessments such as interviews,
questionnaires, and record reviews to assess problem behavior.
D)
The behavior analyst uses direct assessments to assess a problem
behavior by directly observing antecedents, behaviors and
consequences.
◉ C. Answer: The caregivers of a child are convinced that
punishment will be necessary to reduce their child's self injurious
behavior (SIB). Which of the following punishment strategies is
likely the best?
A)
Each time the child engages in SIB, present the punisher, but also
allow the child to contact the reinforcer that maintains the SIB.
B)
Before the child engages in SIB, use an NCR schedule to decrease the
frequency of the self-injurious behavior.
,C)
Each time the child engages in SIB, present the punisher, while
differentially reinforcing each instance of an alternative response.
D)
Each time the child engages in SIB, present the punisher, and
continue the punishment procedure until the behavior is
extinguished.
◉ A. Answer: A student with a history of problem behavior is
transitioning from a special education classroom into a regular
education classroom. Which of the following actions would be the
best for a BCBA to take?
A)
Train the teacher to provide reinforcement to the student and peers
for pro-social behavior.
B)
, Create an emergency backup restraint plan and train staff and
teacher to implement it in the new classroom.
C)
Inform the student's new teacher and peers about the student's
disabilities and relevant behavior programs.
D)
Train the teacher and peers to competency on avoiding all situations
that may evoke problem behavior.
◉ B. Answer: Two treatments, DRA by-itself and DRA + punishment,
both resulted in some reduction in Katy's problem behavior.
However, in all prefence assessments, Katy chose the treatment with
the punishment component, as it had a slightly greater reduction.
What should the behavior analyst primarily consider?
A)
Incorporate the DRA into the intervention after using punishment.
RESEARCH LAB PROCEDURES ASSESSMENT
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ C. Answer: Of the following descriptions, which describes a typical
preliminary assessment of a potential client's behavior?
A)
The behavior analyst uses direct assessment and systematic
manipulation of antecedents an consequences to determine
functional relationships.
B)
The behavior analyst conducts a literature review of the problem
behavior, and determines the likely functions of the behavior based
on scientific research.
C)
,The behavior analyst uses indirect assessments such as interviews,
questionnaires, and record reviews to assess problem behavior.
D)
The behavior analyst uses direct assessments to assess a problem
behavior by directly observing antecedents, behaviors and
consequences.
◉ C. Answer: The caregivers of a child are convinced that
punishment will be necessary to reduce their child's self injurious
behavior (SIB). Which of the following punishment strategies is
likely the best?
A)
Each time the child engages in SIB, present the punisher, but also
allow the child to contact the reinforcer that maintains the SIB.
B)
Before the child engages in SIB, use an NCR schedule to decrease the
frequency of the self-injurious behavior.
,C)
Each time the child engages in SIB, present the punisher, while
differentially reinforcing each instance of an alternative response.
D)
Each time the child engages in SIB, present the punisher, and
continue the punishment procedure until the behavior is
extinguished.
◉ A. Answer: A student with a history of problem behavior is
transitioning from a special education classroom into a regular
education classroom. Which of the following actions would be the
best for a BCBA to take?
A)
Train the teacher to provide reinforcement to the student and peers
for pro-social behavior.
B)
, Create an emergency backup restraint plan and train staff and
teacher to implement it in the new classroom.
C)
Inform the student's new teacher and peers about the student's
disabilities and relevant behavior programs.
D)
Train the teacher and peers to competency on avoiding all situations
that may evoke problem behavior.
◉ B. Answer: Two treatments, DRA by-itself and DRA + punishment,
both resulted in some reduction in Katy's problem behavior.
However, in all prefence assessments, Katy chose the treatment with
the punishment component, as it had a slightly greater reduction.
What should the behavior analyst primarily consider?
A)
Incorporate the DRA into the intervention after using punishment.
