BACB Exam BCABA Topic 2 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
Topic #: 2

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To definitively identify effective reinforcers for an individual, it is necessary to:

Acomplete a reinforcer assessment.

Bcomplete a preference assessment.

Cascertain what reinforcers the individual has access to.

Dinterview people who know the individual well.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Ma at Feb 04, 2023, 06:47 AM

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Douglass

2 months ago

A reinforcer assessment? Sounds like a lot of work. Can't I just give them a cookie and call it a day?

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Cordell

30 days ago

C) ascertain what reinforcers the individual has access to.

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Yolande

1 months ago

B) complete a preference assessment.

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Corazon

1 months ago

A) complete a reinforcer assessment.

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Erick

2 months ago

Ha, I bet the answer is D. Just ask the people who know the individual best, easy peasy!

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Catherin

1 months ago

C) ascertain what reinforcers the individual has access to.

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Tawanna

2 months ago

B) complete a preference assessment.

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Lezlie

2 months ago

A) complete a reinforcer assessment.

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Denae

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between A and B, but I think A is the most comprehensive approach. Gotta get to the root of what reinforces that behavior!

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Goldie

2 months ago

Yeah, it's important to really understand what drives the behavior before implementing any reinforcement strategies.

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Onita

2 months ago

I think a preference assessment could also be helpful in identifying the most effective reinforcers.

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Suzi

2 months ago

I agree, a reinforcer assessment would give a more accurate picture of what motivates the individual.

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Rolande

3 months ago

I'd argue that B is the way to go. A preference assessment gives you a clear picture of what the person enjoys and finds rewarding.

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Paris

1 months ago

C) ascertain what reinforcers the individual has access to.

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Lavonda

1 months ago

Definitely, a preference assessment is key to identifying effective reinforcers.

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Magdalene

1 months ago

B) complete a preference assessment.

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Keneth

2 months ago

A) complete a reinforcer assessment.

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Breana

2 months ago

C) ascertain what reinforcers the individual has access to.

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Dalene

2 months ago

Definitely, a preference assessment is key to identifying effective reinforcers.

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Jade

2 months ago

B) complete a preference assessment.

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Sina

3 months ago

A) complete a reinforcer assessment.

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Carmela

3 months ago

Definitely option A! A reinforcer assessment is the way to go to figure out what truly motivates an individual.

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Wilda

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) interview people who know the individual well could also be helpful in identifying effective reinforcers.

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Cassie

3 months ago

I agree with Artie, because a reinforcer assessment is the most direct way to identify effective reinforcers.

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Artie

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) complete a reinforcer assessment.

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