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BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 4 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam
Question #: 86
Topic #: 4
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Robert has been referred because he is losing significant amounts of weight due to refusal of most foods. What should the behavior analyst consider first?

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Valentin
3 months ago
Wait, is it really that serious? Losing weight like that is alarming!
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Eric
3 months ago
Totally agree with A, health comes first!
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Flo
3 months ago
C seems off, how can you focus on calories if he won't eat?
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Rory
4 months ago
I think B is important too, texture can really affect eating.
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Jerry
4 months ago
Definitely A, gotta rule out medical issues first!
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Kimberlie
4 months ago
I wonder if ecological variables during mealtimes could play a role too. I think we discussed how environment can impact eating behaviors in class.
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Hester
4 months ago
I feel like caloric content of preferred foods could be relevant, but if he's refusing most foods, it might not be the first thing to look at.
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Penney
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about meal content and texture being important. Maybe that could affect his willingness to eat?
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Arlyne
5 months ago
I think the first thing to consider might be possible medical conditions, especially since significant weight loss can indicate underlying health issues.
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Laticia
5 months ago
I feel pretty confident that the answer is A - possible medical conditions. That seems like the most important factor to rule out first before looking at other aspects.
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Pilar
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I'm torn between the medical conditions and the meal content/texture of the food. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Angelica
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I would start by considering possible medical conditions that could be causing the weight loss, as that seems like the most logical first step.
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Ruby
5 months ago
Okay, for this type of case, I think it's important to look at the environmental factors during mealtimes. The ecological variables could be playing a big role in the food refusal.
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Amina
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I think the Email Form Content Block would be the best option to solicit feedback without navigating away from the email.
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Sharen
5 months ago
This seems straightforward. The P3O reporting must meet the requirements of the Senior Management Board, as they are the top-level governance body in the organization. I'm confident that's the correct answer.
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Stephen
10 months ago
If I was losing weight from not eating, I'd just start sipping on protein shakes. Problem solved!
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Lavina
10 months ago
I bet Robert is just holding out for a cheeseburger and fries. Who wouldn't lose weight on a diet of kale smoothies?
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Cora
10 months ago
D might be worth a look too. The environment during mealtimes could be triggering some aversion to eating.
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Shay
8 months ago
D) ecological variables during mealtimes
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Melodie
8 months ago
B) meal content/texture of food
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Jesus
8 months ago
A) possible medical conditions
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Sharen
10 months ago
C sounds like a good place to start. If he's only interested in foods with low caloric content, that could be contributing to the weight loss.
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Louann
9 months ago
D) ecological variables during mealtimes
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Nickole
9 months ago
C) caloric content of preferred foods
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Ardella
9 months ago
B) meal content/texture of food
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Yaeko
9 months ago
A) possible medical conditions
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Alline
10 months ago
I'd go with B. The meal content and texture of the food could be a huge factor in why he's refusing to eat. Let's not jump to conclusions here.
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Reita
9 months ago
D) ecological variables during mealtimes
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Lillian
9 months ago
C) caloric content of preferred foods
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Scarlet
9 months ago
B) meal content/texture of food
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Zana
10 months ago
A) possible medical conditions
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Cammy
10 months ago
Definitely option A - medical conditions. We can't just assume it's a behavioral issue without first ruling out any underlying physical causes.
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Delbert
11 months ago
But what about the meal content/texture of food? Maybe that's the issue.
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Wilson
11 months ago
I agree with Dustin, medical conditions could be causing the weight loss.
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Dustin
11 months ago
I think the behavior analyst should consider possible medical conditions first.
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