BACB BACB Exam
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Page 3 )

Updated On: 19-Jan-2026

To increase the likelihood of beginning a difficult task:

  1. arrange a reinforcer for its completion.
  2. do several easy tasks first.
  3. arrange for periodic reminders.
  4. establish a deadline for completion.

Answer(s): B



The matching law states that when responding is reinforced on concurrent VI-20 and VI-50 schedules, the:

  1. number of responses will match the number of reinforcers obtained.
  2. proportion of responses for each alternative will become equal over time.
  3. organism will respond exclusively to the alternative with the highest rate of reinforcement.
  4. proportion of responses across the two alternatives will equal the proportion of reinforcers obtained for those alternatives.

Answer(s): D



In order to evoke a mand for "cookie," the behavior analyst should.

  1. give the child a cookie.
  2. deprive the child of cookies.
  3. show the child a picture of a cookie.
  4. say "cookie" and praise repeating the word.

Answer(s): B



A client with a history of escape maintained problem behavior begins to throw the puzzle pieces a few minutes after starting to work on the task. What is the BEST programmatic change for the behavior analyst to make?

  1. Remove the puzzle and implement a time-out procedure.
  2. Teach the client to request escape using an adaptive behavior.
  3. Implement an overcorrection procedure to reduce puzzle piece throwing.
  4. Increase the amount of social praise delivered for successful task completion.

Answer(s): B



Behavioral contracts must include.

  1. a summary of the functional assessment; the target behavior; and the consequences for its occurrence and non-occurrence.
  2. vocal descriptions of how the behavior is to be measured; the consequences for its occurrence and non- occurrence; the contract manager; and the target behavior.
  3. written descriptions of how the behavior is to be measured; when behavior must occur; the consequences for its occurrence and non-occurrence; the contract manager; and the target behavior.
  4. a summary of the functional assessment; written descriptions of how the behavior is to be measured; when behavior must occur; the contract manager; and the target behavior.

Answer(s): C



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