BCAT Practice Exam Questions With Verified
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The integrated neurobehavioral approach considers...
state of arousal, cognition, language, and social-emotional
If a client doesn't understand a demand, you can...
provide visual information, give a prompt, or model
If you realize you know the clients mom outside of the client, you must...
inform your supervisor because you cannot provide therapy for the child as it constitutes as a dual
relationship
Early intensive behavioral intervention for a 3 yr old is MOST likely to last for...
at least 1 year
3 term contingency
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
An autistic 4 yr old girl who hums continuously has a...
repetitive vocal behavior
Evidence based practice considers...
best evidence available, clinical expertise, and patient preference
How can we assume competency when we are speaking to a client?
speak in full sentences and include them in the conversation, be aware of the pronouns they use, and
use strength-based language (like "This client has ____ support needs."
The ability to tell the difference between 2+ stimuli is known as...
discrimination training
The DSM levels 1,2, or 3 indicate...
level of support
Non genetic factors that increase likelihood of autism...
older paternal age, toxins, and prematurity in brain development
Increased short range connections lead to ___ local processing and reduced long range connections
lead to ____ global processing
enhanced, reduced
Approx. every 2-3 times she appropriately transitions, you provide ___ reinforcement
intermittent
, Altered brain connectivity leads to...
challenges with cognitive control and differenced in sensory processing
Backwards training should be used...
to put on a shirt (example)
A client who does not greet or look at you when you enter a room. From a behavioral perspective,
this indicated a deficit in...
non verbal communication skills
You are using an extinction procedure fo a child with ASD who runs away ever time they are
presented with their math homework. When the child asks for a break, then you give them a 5 minute
break before starting math homework. What strategy are you using?
differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior
When teaching a child their last name and you say "what is your last name?" you are providing the...
Discriminative stimulis (SD)
Another word for behavior in 3 term contingency...
response
After playing soccer outside, a client asks for a drink of water. which of the following describes thirst?
motivating operation
A conditioned reinforcer is also known as
a secondary reinforcer
A BI praises a client every time they raise their hand during class. The client now starts raising theft
hand more and more to ask the teacher a question. The praise the BI is giving to the client is acting as
a...
positive reinforcement
every time an employee is late for work they are docked on they paycheck, as a result, the employee
always arrives on time. what type of consequence is the employer providing?
negative punishment
If a client is experiencing sensory overload, what can you do?
change/arrange the environment, offer input that helps with regulation, reduce interactions
Forward chaining should be used when
the first step is the easiest and offers behavior momentum
Answers
The integrated neurobehavioral approach considers...
state of arousal, cognition, language, and social-emotional
If a client doesn't understand a demand, you can...
provide visual information, give a prompt, or model
If you realize you know the clients mom outside of the client, you must...
inform your supervisor because you cannot provide therapy for the child as it constitutes as a dual
relationship
Early intensive behavioral intervention for a 3 yr old is MOST likely to last for...
at least 1 year
3 term contingency
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
An autistic 4 yr old girl who hums continuously has a...
repetitive vocal behavior
Evidence based practice considers...
best evidence available, clinical expertise, and patient preference
How can we assume competency when we are speaking to a client?
speak in full sentences and include them in the conversation, be aware of the pronouns they use, and
use strength-based language (like "This client has ____ support needs."
The ability to tell the difference between 2+ stimuli is known as...
discrimination training
The DSM levels 1,2, or 3 indicate...
level of support
Non genetic factors that increase likelihood of autism...
older paternal age, toxins, and prematurity in brain development
Increased short range connections lead to ___ local processing and reduced long range connections
lead to ____ global processing
enhanced, reduced
Approx. every 2-3 times she appropriately transitions, you provide ___ reinforcement
intermittent
, Altered brain connectivity leads to...
challenges with cognitive control and differenced in sensory processing
Backwards training should be used...
to put on a shirt (example)
A client who does not greet or look at you when you enter a room. From a behavioral perspective,
this indicated a deficit in...
non verbal communication skills
You are using an extinction procedure fo a child with ASD who runs away ever time they are
presented with their math homework. When the child asks for a break, then you give them a 5 minute
break before starting math homework. What strategy are you using?
differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior
When teaching a child their last name and you say "what is your last name?" you are providing the...
Discriminative stimulis (SD)
Another word for behavior in 3 term contingency...
response
After playing soccer outside, a client asks for a drink of water. which of the following describes thirst?
motivating operation
A conditioned reinforcer is also known as
a secondary reinforcer
A BI praises a client every time they raise their hand during class. The client now starts raising theft
hand more and more to ask the teacher a question. The praise the BI is giving to the client is acting as
a...
positive reinforcement
every time an employee is late for work they are docked on they paycheck, as a result, the employee
always arrives on time. what type of consequence is the employer providing?
negative punishment
If a client is experiencing sensory overload, what can you do?
change/arrange the environment, offer input that helps with regulation, reduce interactions
Forward chaining should be used when
the first step is the easiest and offers behavior momentum
