QABA COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉*What are 3 reasons to ask questions?*
A. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show
interest in another's ideas
B. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show how
much you know
C. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show how
much you care
D. To start a conversation, to evaluate the facts, and to show interest
in another's ideas. Answer: A
Feedback: Three reasons to ask questions are to start a conversation,
obtain information, and to show interest in another's ideas.
◉*It is important to have a variety of back-up reinforcers on a
reinforcer menu or to change them up on a regular basis because:*
A. Variety is a basic human need and individuals will not respond at
all if there are not enough choices
B. Not having a choice will send the message that working for tokens
is not something that will pay off
,C. Choices on the reinforcer menu are often the only positives many
individuals receive on a regular basis
D. Only having the choice among the same items may cause
individuals to become bored and stop earning tokens. Answer: D
Feedback: It is important to have a variety of back-up reinforcers
because individuals could become bored with them and stop
engaging in behaviors that earn them tokens.
◉*The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to:*
A. Being able to observe and measure behavior
B. Interventions being based on a theory
C. Effectiveness of interventions
D. Being able to produce similar results in different environments.
Answer: A
Feedback: The behavioral dimension of ABA refers to being able to
observe and measure behavior.
◉*Which of the following is an example of self-monitoring an
interaction with a family member?*
A. Looking at your own body language
B. Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion
C. Looking at the clock
,D. Listening to the words the other person says. Answer: B
Feedback: Gauging your emotions during the discussion is a great
way to self monitor reactions.
◉*Which of the following is true about token economies used in
school-wide systems?*
A. Most individual students will not respond to them
B. Expectations must be identified and taught
C. School staff will be reluctant to reinforce students
D. There are not enough opportunities to use tokens in schools.
Answer: B
Feedback: Expectations must be taught and identified in the use of
token economies in schools.
◉*Which of the following statements most accurately describes the
role of the RBT in communication with families?*
A. RBTs are free to discuss any aspect of the intervention, the child's
prognosis, and the providing agency's position.
B. Agencies may have specific guidelines for communicating with
families that align with the BACB's Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code.
, C. As long as the RBT does not violate the BACB's Professional and
Ethical Compliance Code they may communicate anything.
D. According to the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance
Code, RBTs are not allowed to communicate much to families at all..
Answer: B
Feedback: The role of RBTs in communication with families is most
accurately described by the statement that agencies may have
specific guidelines that align with the BACB's Professional and
Ethical Compliance Code.
◉*Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?*
A. Taking away a homework assignment for doing classwork
B. Telling a child no when she asks for a cookie
C. Telling someone to empty the dishwasher
D. Giving someone a compliment for doing good work. Answer: D
Feedback: Giving someone a compliment for good work is an
example of reinforcement.
◉*Data are plotted on line graphs according to:*
A. The number of instances of the behavior across time
B. The cumulative number of behaviors across time
C. Baseline and intervention averages of behavior
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉*What are 3 reasons to ask questions?*
A. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show
interest in another's ideas
B. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show how
much you know
C. To start a conversation, to obtain information, and to show how
much you care
D. To start a conversation, to evaluate the facts, and to show interest
in another's ideas. Answer: A
Feedback: Three reasons to ask questions are to start a conversation,
obtain information, and to show interest in another's ideas.
◉*It is important to have a variety of back-up reinforcers on a
reinforcer menu or to change them up on a regular basis because:*
A. Variety is a basic human need and individuals will not respond at
all if there are not enough choices
B. Not having a choice will send the message that working for tokens
is not something that will pay off
,C. Choices on the reinforcer menu are often the only positives many
individuals receive on a regular basis
D. Only having the choice among the same items may cause
individuals to become bored and stop earning tokens. Answer: D
Feedback: It is important to have a variety of back-up reinforcers
because individuals could become bored with them and stop
engaging in behaviors that earn them tokens.
◉*The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to:*
A. Being able to observe and measure behavior
B. Interventions being based on a theory
C. Effectiveness of interventions
D. Being able to produce similar results in different environments.
Answer: A
Feedback: The behavioral dimension of ABA refers to being able to
observe and measure behavior.
◉*Which of the following is an example of self-monitoring an
interaction with a family member?*
A. Looking at your own body language
B. Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion
C. Looking at the clock
,D. Listening to the words the other person says. Answer: B
Feedback: Gauging your emotions during the discussion is a great
way to self monitor reactions.
◉*Which of the following is true about token economies used in
school-wide systems?*
A. Most individual students will not respond to them
B. Expectations must be identified and taught
C. School staff will be reluctant to reinforce students
D. There are not enough opportunities to use tokens in schools.
Answer: B
Feedback: Expectations must be taught and identified in the use of
token economies in schools.
◉*Which of the following statements most accurately describes the
role of the RBT in communication with families?*
A. RBTs are free to discuss any aspect of the intervention, the child's
prognosis, and the providing agency's position.
B. Agencies may have specific guidelines for communicating with
families that align with the BACB's Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code.
, C. As long as the RBT does not violate the BACB's Professional and
Ethical Compliance Code they may communicate anything.
D. According to the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance
Code, RBTs are not allowed to communicate much to families at all..
Answer: B
Feedback: The role of RBTs in communication with families is most
accurately described by the statement that agencies may have
specific guidelines that align with the BACB's Professional and
Ethical Compliance Code.
◉*Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?*
A. Taking away a homework assignment for doing classwork
B. Telling a child no when she asks for a cookie
C. Telling someone to empty the dishwasher
D. Giving someone a compliment for doing good work. Answer: D
Feedback: Giving someone a compliment for good work is an
example of reinforcement.
◉*Data are plotted on line graphs according to:*
A. The number of instances of the behavior across time
B. The cumulative number of behaviors across time
C. Baseline and intervention averages of behavior
