BCAT EXAM Test questions and answers

BCAT EXAM Test questions and answers ________ baseline data show no evidence of an upward or downward trend; all of the measures fall within a relatively small range of values A. stable B. variable C. descending D. ascending ans: A ________ baseline is a data path that shows a decreasing trend in the response measure over time A. stable B. descending C. ascending D. variable ans: B ________ baseline is a data path that shows an increasing trend in the response measure over time A. descending B. ascending C. stable D. variable ans: B __________ refers to a variety of procedures used to determine the item that the person prefers. A. Observation B. Stimuls Preference Assessment C. Test D. Checklist ans: B _______________ is when a previously extinguished behavior occurs again in the future. A. Impromptu recovery B. Voluntary recovery C. Spontaneous recovery D. Impulsive recovery ans: C ________baseline data points do not consistently fall within a narrow range of values and do not suggest any clear trend A. stable B. ascending C. Variable D. descending ans: C "________ involves a variety of methods including direct observations, inteviews, checklists and tests to identify and define targets for behavior change." A. behavioral assessment B. stimulus preference assessment C. baseline D. functional behavorial assessment ans: A "________ is a condition of an experiment in which the intervention has not yet been introduced" A. baseline B. functional behavorial assessment C. stimulus preference assessment D. behavorial assessment ans: A "________ is a systematic method of assessment for obtaining informaiton about the purposes (Functions) a problem behavior serves for a person; results are used to guide the design of an intervention for decreasing the problem behavior and increasing the appropriate behavior" A. behavioral assessment B. baseline C. functional behavior assessment D. stimulus preference assessment ans: C "________ refers to a variety of procedures used to determine the item that the person prefers." A. functional behavior assessment B. stimulus preference assessment C. behavorial assessment D. baseline ans: B A behavior will decrease more quickly after continuous reinforcement rather than intermittent reinforcement A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: A A client you are working with starts to engage in property destruction and aggression; what do you do in your role as a BCAT? A. Tell your spouse about it and get their advice B. Write a behavior plan yourself C. Ask the mom what she thinks you should do D. Tell your immediate supervisor and ask for guidance E. Ask the client's teacher what you should do ans: D A conditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is not learned A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B A crisis management plan is WARRANTED when: (only select one choice below) A. "There is refusal to perform, being disrespectful" B. "When someone is engaging in disruptive behaviors such as making noises or profanity" C. "A peron's behaviors are dangerous, extreme and posing eminent danger for oneself or others." D. "When alternative interentions are not immediatley feasible, safe or effective" E. C and D ans: E A dual relationship is: A. a situation where multiple roles exist between a therapist, or other mental health practitioner, and a client. B. a situation where one role exist between a therapist, or other mental health practitioner, and a client. C. a situation where multiple roles exist between a members of the same family. ans: A A mand is: A. A label of a stimulus B. A conversation skill C. A verbal imitation D. A request ans: D A mother is waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store. Her daughter asks for a candy bar. The mother says "no," and the daughter throws herself on the floor and begins to scream. The mother then gives her the candy and the daughter stops screaming. How would you prevent her from screaming during a future grocery store trip? A. Tell her if she screams she will be in time out when they get home. B. Give her the candy bar before she asks, so she won't scream in the checkout line. C. Review expectations before starting the activity, or increase reinforcement for appropriate behaviors. D. Hope that it won't happen this time and if it does, leave the grocery store and the groceries behind. ans: C A prompt is a response the client makes before making the correct response to a question. A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B A schedule of reinforcement tells you: A. When to deliver a reinforcement B. What reinforcer to deliver ans: A A task analysis chains together several complex skills so the client feels more challenged. A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B ABA is the cure for autism A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B ABC Data A. "Records the antecedent, behavior and consequence of problem behaviors" B. Is when target behaviors occur C. The length of time a behavior occurs D. The ratio of number of times a behavior occurs per unit of time ans: A About how many steps make up a task analysis? A. 3 B. 6 C. 10 D. It depends on the client and skills being taught ans: D Alicia is teaching Lydia point to the color blue when told "touch blue." First Alicia uses picture cards to teach her. Then, Alicia collects a variety of blue items from around the house and teaches using these items. What is Alicia doing? A. Promoting maintenance B. Promoting stimulus control C. Promoting Generalization D. Trying to confuse Lydia ans: C Arthur is learning how to tie his shoes. His RBT says "Tie your shoes" then prompts each step for the entire task. The RBT continues this procedure until Arthur ties his shoes independently. What type of chaining procedure? A. Forward Chaining B. Backward Chaining C. Total Task D. None of the Above ans: C ASD is characterized by: A. "Difficulties with reading, writing and math" B. "Difficulties in social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviors" C. "Difficulties with communication, acting out and academics" D. "Difficulties with following instructions and self harming" ans: B Autism is a: A. Neurodevelopment Disorder B. Mood Disorder C. Metabolic Disorder ans: A Avoid restricting movements, instead use __________ techniques. A. Holding B. Restraint C. Blocking D. Guiding ans: C Behavior must: A. Occur outside of the person B. Be observable by another person C. Be defined as good or bad D. A and B ans: D Behavioral assessments includes the following methods EXCEPT: A. direct observations B. interviews C. checklists D. all of the above are behavioral assessments ans: D Checking your email throughout the day is maintained by what schedule of reinforcement? A. FI B. VI C. FR D. VR ans: B Crying and tantruming when a mother says no to candy in the store: A. Attention B. Escape C. Automatic D. Tangible ans: D Delivery of reinforcement after every 5 baskets made during a game is an example of what type of schedule of reinforcement? A. FI B. VI C. FR D. VR ans: C Direct assessment approaches are preferred over indirect approaches A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: A Duration A. The ratio of number of times a behavior occurs per unit of time B. The length of time it takes to START a behavior after the instruction is given" C. The number of times the behavior occurs D. The length of time a behavior occurs ans: D During an extinction burst, the behavior may temporarily increase in ____________, ______________, or _____________. A. frequency, duration or intensity B. "rate, length, force" C. "frequency, rate, duration" D. all the above ans: A During discrimination training, the RBT provides reinforcement when: A. "The picture of the car is present when the client says "car"" B. "The picture of the bike is present when the client says "car"" C. "The picture of the bike is present when the client says "bike"" D. Both A and C ans: D During extinction, a previously reinforced behavior is no longer followed by a reinforcer, and the behavior____________ in the future. A. decreases B. increases C. stays the same ans: A During receptive instructions the instructor models the behavior for the learner A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B Elizabeth was engaging in tantrums each time her RBT asked her to transition from one activity to another. The BCBA and RBT decided to implement a program in which the RBT places several pictures of Elizabeth's activities on a board and Elizabeth removes each picture after they complete the corresponding activity. What type of visual aide is this? A. Picture Activity Schedule B. Choice Board C. First, then board D. Communcation Visual ans: A Erica correctly answered 10 math problems. What is an example of a behavior specific praise statement? A. "Good job" B. "All done" C. "Great work on your math problems, Erica" D. "Erica, awesome!" ans: C Frequency is: A. The length of time it takes to START a behavior after the instruction is given B. Assigning numbers to different prompt levels C. The number of times the behavior occurs D. The length of time that a behavior occurs ans: C Generalization is never the priority. It should only be worked on if there is spare time in the session. A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B I should always be aware of the location of my client's arms, legs, and mouth in order to be better prepared to block hits, kicks, or bites. A. True B. False ans: A I should avoid physically carrying a client unless they are in a dangerous situation (i.e.. Ran into the street, etc...). A. True B. False ans: A I should refrain from discrimination in professional activities, including dual relationships with employees, employers, clients and their families, and other professionals. A. True B. False ans: A I shouldn't accept gifts from the clients that I work with. A. True B. False ans: A If a child bites me, the appropriate response is to: A. Not pull away, gently push the area being bitten into the client's mouth and gently place a finger directly under the client's nose . B. Attempt to pull area being bit away from client's mouth C. Scream for help as loud as you can ans: A If a client does drop to the floor, the appropriate response is to: A. Gently guide them down to the floor. B. Never "yank" on their arms to stand back up. C. Pick them up under the armpits and physically move them in direction you want them to go D. A and B are correct ans: D If you are in a grocery store with your friend and you run into a family you work with, it is ok to introduce your friend to the family and acknowledge that you are their son's BCAT. A. True B. False ans: B If you are using a differential reinforcement procedure, you are using extinction. This means you ignore the client when they engage in problem behavior as long as the behavior does not escalate to a crisis behavior (continuos severe aggression, property destruction, self injurious behavior) A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: A If you need to leave the client for any reason (i.e. bathroom break, etc...), you should: A. Wait until the client has earned a reinforcer, then you can leave them after they are engaged in an activity. B. Notify the caregiver or another therapist to take responsibility for the client's oversight until your return. Breaks during sessions should be minimal and brief. C. Its ok to leave the client alone if its only for a few min. D. Turn on a movie for the client and tell them you'll be right back. ans: B In a school setting, where should sessions be conducted? A. Cafeteria B. Gym C. Classroom with peers D. Room away from classroom ans: D In extinction of a positively reinforced behavior, the ______________ is no longer delivered after the behavior. A. reinforcer B. baseline C. dependent variable D. antecedent ans: A Is it ever ok to leave a client unsupervised? A. Yes B. No ans: B Is it ok if a mom of a client you are working with says you can walk down to the park alone with your client? A. Yes B. No, A parent or caregiver should always be present at home and community sessions. ans: B It is ok for me as a BCAT to have dinner with my clients after the session as long as I'm not getting paid. A. True B. False ans: B It is ok to wear large earrings or other jewelry to sessions with clients. A. True B. False ans: B It's ok for me as a BCAT to offer to babysit for my clients. A. True B. False ans: B Jack is working with a client on getting dressed. The client often stops halfway through the task or completes step out of order. What visual may be helpful for Jack's client? A. First, then Board B. Choice Board C. Task Analysis Visual D. Picture Activity Schedule ans: C Kathy is teaching her client how to put on a jacket. First, she teaches her client to pick up the jacket. After the client completes this step independently, she teaches him to put one arm through a sleeve. After he is doing that independently, she teaches him to put the second arm through and so on. What chaining procedure is Kathy using? A. Forward Chaining B. Backward Chaining C. Total Task D. None of the Above ans: A Latency A. The length of time that a behavior occurs B. When the behavior occurs C. The length of time it takes to START a behavior after the instruction is given D. Count of behavior/number of opportunities X100 ans: C Leg shaking during a meeting. A. Attention B. Escape C. Automatic D. Tangible ans: C Low effort responses should receive the most powerful reinforcers. A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B Name 3 similiarities in RBT role across setting A. Follow behavior plan and goals as written by BCBA B. Communicate concerns and updates to BCBA C. Ensure presence of caregiver at all times D. Collect data as directed E. Communicate with caregivers F. All of the above ans: F Negative reinforcement is the same thing as punishment A. True B. False ans: B Not answering your phone when you see it is a bill collector: A. Attention B. Escape C. Automatic D. Tangible ans: B Partial Interval Time Sampling A. The behavior is recorded as a (+) if occurs at least once at any point during the interval B. The target behavior is recorded as a (+) if occurs throughout the entire interval C. The time it takes to START a behavior after the instruction is given D. The number of times a behavior occurs ans: A Percent A. Count of Behavior/number of opportunities X 100 B. The ratio of number of times a behavior occurs per unit of time C. The number of times the behavior occurs D. The length of time that a behavior occurs ans: A Phillip has taught his client, Thomas, to identify all of his body parts. At the end of one of his sessions, Phillip asks Thomas' parents to have Thomas identify body parts outside of session. What is Phillip doing? A. Promoting maintenance B. Promoting Generalization C. Promoting Stimulus Discrimination D. Both A and B ans: D Positive reinforcement is when you add a stimulus to the environment to increase the future frequency of that behavior. A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: A Positive reinforcement should be delivered: A. Immediately after the desired behavior B. at the end of the session C. After you record the data ans: A Pressing 'start' on the microwave and the microwave beginning is on what type of schedule of reinforcement? A. continuous reinforcement B. intermittent reinforcement ans: A Prompt dependency is always the client's fault because they know being is easier than responding correctly A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B Prompt Level A. When the target behavior occurs B. Assigning numbers to different prompt levels C. Count of Behavior/number of opportunities X 100 D. "Records the antecedent, behavior and consequence of problem behaviors" ans: B Providing tokens for the first correct response after 12 minutes is on what schedule of reinforcement? A. FI 12 B. VI 12 C. FR 12 D. VR 12 ans: A Rate A. The behavior is recorded as a (+) if occurs at least once at any point during the interval B. The number of times the behavior occurs C. Assigns numbers to different prompt levels D. The ratio of number of times a behavior occurs per unit of time ans: D RBT's can deviate from the plan or design their own interventions. A. TRUE B. FALSE ans: B