BACB Exam BCABA Topic 3 Question 105 Discussion

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Question #: 105
Topic #: 3

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What best defines a discriminative stimulus?

AIt always elicits a response.

BIt is defined by its effect on behavior.

CIt is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

DIt is any change in the environment.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Dorothy at Jan 11, 2025, 05:18 AM

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Carline

2 months ago

Is option E 'All of the above' available? Because that's usually the safest bet on these multiple-choice tests!

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Rueben

2 months ago

I can't believe they're asking about discriminative stimuli on this exam - talk about a loaded question!

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Lindsey

22 days ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Beckie

25 days ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Sean

27 days ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Noel

2 months ago

I'm going with B. A discriminative stimulus is all about its influence on behavior, not whether it always triggers a response.

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Jordan

2 months ago

I see your point, but I still think B is the best choice for defining a discriminative stimulus.

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Felton

2 months ago

I think C is also a valid option. It can be established using different procedures.

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Talia

2 months ago

I agree, B is the correct answer. It's all about the effect on behavior.

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Annalee

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D sounds a bit too broad - a discriminative stimulus is more specific than just any change in the environment.

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Franklyn

1 months ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Xenia

2 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Dana

2 months ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Abraham

3 months ago

Option C seems like the best choice to me. A discriminative stimulus can be established using either operant or respondent conditioning procedures.

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Georgeanna

3 months ago

I think option B is the correct answer. A discriminative stimulus is defined by its effect on behavior, not necessarily whether it always elicits a response.

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Chun

1 months ago

I think option D is too broad, it is more specific than just any change in the environment.

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Dean

1 months ago

I believe option A is incorrect because a discriminative stimulus does not always elicit a response.

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Dulce

2 months ago

I think it could also be option C, as it can be established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Lemuel

3 months ago

I agree, option B is the correct answer. It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Reuben

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be B, as discriminative stimuli are defined by their effect on behavior.

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Lonna

3 months ago

I agree with Paris, because discriminative stimuli can be established using operant or respondent procedures.

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Paris

4 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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