BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 5 Question 114 Discussion

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Question #: 114
Topic #: 5

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In order to promote generalization in intensive teaching, the behavior analyst shoulD.

Ateach loosely.

Buse the same SD.

Cuse few exemplars.

Dteach in the same environment.

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by Xochitl at Jul 14, 2025, 06:17 PM

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Josefa

2 months ago

Agreed, variety helps with generalization for sure!

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Vernell

2 months ago

I disagree, using the same SD can be effective too.

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Shizue

3 months ago

I always thought using few exemplars was better for focus.

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Wayne

3 months ago

Wait, teaching in the same environment? That seems limiting!

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Bambi

3 months ago

Teaching loosely is definitely the way to go!

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Paul

3 months ago

Teaching in the same environment seems like it would restrict generalization too, but I might be mixing it up with something else we studied.

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Corrinne

4 months ago

I remember discussing how using few exemplars could actually hinder generalization, so I don't think that's it.

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Dorothea

4 months ago

I feel like using the same SD might limit generalization, but I can't recall the specifics from our practice questions.

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Ashlyn

4 months ago

I think I remember that teaching loosely helps with generalization, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right answer here.

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Dorthy

4 months ago

Using few exemplars (C) might limit the ability to generalize, so I'm leaning more towards A or B as the best options here.

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Salena

4 months ago

Teaching in the same environment (D) doesn't seem like it would promote generalization, so I'm pretty confident that's not the right answer.

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Tammara

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'm debating between A and B. I'll have to think it through more carefully.

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Man

5 months ago

I think the answer is A - teach loosely. That seems to be the best way to promote generalization in intensive teaching.

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Paris

6 months ago

A) Teach loosely? That's like trying to herd cats. But hey, at least it'll keep things interesting!

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Theresia

6 months ago

D) In the same environment? That's like trying to teach a fish to climb a tree. Doesn't make much sense, does it?

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Dana

5 months ago

A) teach loosely.

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Lacresha

6 months ago

C) Few exemplars? That's like trying to teach someone how to cook by only showing them how to make one dish. Gotta expand their horizons!

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Regenia

6 months ago

B) Really? Using the same SD? That's like trying to teach a kid to read by only using the same book. No way, man.

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Carman

5 months ago

C) use few exemplars.

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Tarra

5 months ago

B) No, that won't work. You need variety.

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Carla

5 months ago

A) teach loosely.

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Bernardine

5 months ago

A) teach loosely.

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Nakita

7 months ago

A) Definitely! Teach loosely to encourage generalization. That's like trying to teach a dog to fetch by only using the same tennis ball, right?

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Willodean

5 months ago

B) Using the same SD might limit generalization.

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Yen

5 months ago

A) Yes, teaching loosely helps with generalization.

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Nan

7 months ago

I agree with Eric, using the same SD can help with generalization.

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Eric

7 months ago

I think using the same SD would be more effective for generalization.

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Ashleigh

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe they should teach loosely.

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Herminia

7 months ago

I think the behavior analyst should use few exemplars.

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