answers 2026-2027
Public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with intellectual and
development disabilities? - correct answer-all of the above
Epilepsy
Sleep disorders
Accidental injury
A student with special needs often arrives at school looking tired. The student's teacher maintains the stu
dent is less aggressive when the student is allowed to take a nap. The behavior analyst should -
Correct answer-agree with the approach because sleep deprivation
A student with a history of attention-
Maintained "annoyance behaviors" that havent been observed for nearly a year, begins exhibiting self-
injury severe enough to cause tissue damage - correct answer-
No, a new functional assessment should be conducted
A review of medical records may be useful because - correct answer-
It could indicate that the behavior problem is correlated with illnesses or medication.
A review of health and medical records may be useful because - correct answer-
it could show certain treatments are contraindicted
When reviewing previously implemented treatments, consider if the target behavior for these interventio
ns - correct answer-was similar or the same as the current problem behavior
Was similar in functions
,Was effectively treated
A student new to the school districtfbegins swiping materials off of the bcbas desk. In the student's file is
an fba from six months ago - correct answer-no, a new fba should be conducted
If during a record review, you find what appears to be a well-conducted functional assessment -
correct answer-it may still be valid, but keep in mind that behavior function can change
Interviews with staff suggest that a child's self-
Injurious behavior during academic programs is maintained by attention. However, a functional analysis h
as proven inconclusive - correct answer-
If medical condition exists, accountingffor it in the functional analysisfmay have guided a clearer interpret
ation of the results
Which of the following behavior problems justify a medical evaluation as partfof a comprehensive behavio
ral assessment - correct answer-self-injurious ear hitting
Record reviews - correct answer-
Could yield identification of a previously ineffective treatment that should be avoided.
The purpose of reviewing health and medical records as part of a behavioral assessment is -
correct answer-to identify factors that could explain patterns
To determine if a behavior problem is related
To identify factorsfthat may serve as obstacles to behavioral intervention
Public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with developmental
disabilities? - correct answer-ear aches
When selecting a functional assessment procedure for use with a client, the behavior analyst must consid
er which factors - correct answer-
Are there other contextual features presentfthat may impact one's ability to conduct
,Is the assessment procedure likely to yield results that adequately
Has (or will) the client give
Can the assessment be conducted correctly and safely in the relevant environmental setting
Public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with developmental disabili
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ties - correct answer-all of the above
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The potential that a medical condition plays a role in the behavioral difficulties for a child with autism is hi gh
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The incidence of medical problems
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Could yield identification of a previously ineffective treatment that should be avoided.
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A bcba begins working with a new client and immediately employs a treatment for food refusal -
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correct answer-the behavior may have medical basis
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Public health data show a higher prevelance of which of the following among people with developement al d
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To determine whether a previously implemented intervention was carried out with fidelity -
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correct answer-try to determine how staff were trained
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Look for interobserver agreement
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Refer the client for a medical consultation and evaluation if - correct answer-
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There is any indication that a problem behavior is related to medication or illness
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Evaluation of behavior problems that may have a link to a medical condition should be carried out by -
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An interdisciplinary team that includes members who are qualified to make the necessary determination
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Even if a behavioral issue has a medical cause, a behavioral intervention may still be useful because -
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correct answer-problematic behaviors
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A bcba is creating a program to teach an individual to shop for groceries when provided with a grocery list and
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debit card. An appropriate skills assessment would examine the learner's ability to - correct answer-
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enter a pin
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Research studies in behavior analysis regarding the effect of cultural variables on behavior have been -
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correct answer-few and have shown significant effects
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You are workingfwith a family of a different culture than your own. To provide more culturally responsive serv
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ices, you - correct answer-ask open ended questions
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A student is referred for pants wetting which occurs only at recess. The bathrooms available during recess ar
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e different that the bathroom used in other parts of the school. The students have been told they may a ccess
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the bathroom freely during recess, without asking an adult. To begin, you assess the student's abilit y to -
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Locate the bathroom X2 X2
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