BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 5 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam

Question #: 121
Topic #: 5

Jamie frequently falls to the floor and screams at school. Preliminary behavioral assessment data indicate that his tantrums are maintained by attention and escape from demand situations. Jamie's behavior analyst wants to examine precisely how attention and escape conditions affect these behaviors. The behavior analyst does not want to conduct the analysis in Jamie's classroom because she would not be able to control for potentially important factors. Relating to this scenario, which statement is TRUE?

BThe behavior analyst could conduct the analysis in a vacant classroom, but the generality of the findings is an issue to be considered.

AAnalyses that involve experimental conditions are almost always conducted in the person's natural environment.

CThe behavior analyst should conduct detailed interviews with the teacher and school staff to determine functional relations.

DOnly if the analysis is conducted in Jamie's classroom can a reasonable hypothesis be generated.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Maynard at Jan 27, 2026, 07:12 PM

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Elfriede

5 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think if attention and escape are both maintaining the behavior, the analyst should test those separately to see which one has a stronger effect.

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Barbra

10 days ago

I remember something about functional analysis and how it helps identify the functions of behavior. I think the analyst might need to set up controlled conditions outside the classroom.

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Carey

15 days ago

I'm a little unsure about how to approach this one. The details about the attention and escape conditions are helpful, but I'm not sure exactly how that relates to the true statement. I may need to re-read the question a few times to make sure I'm on the right track.

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Timmy

20 days ago

This seems like a good opportunity to apply what we've learned about functional behavior assessments and experimental design. I feel pretty confident in my understanding of those concepts, so I think I can tackle this question effectively.

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Jesusa

26 days ago

Okay, so we need to figure out which statement is true based on the information provided. I'd carefully read through the question and options, and try to identify the one that best aligns with the scenario and the behavior analyst's goals.

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Rashad

1 month ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'd want to make sure I fully understand the scenario and the question before trying to answer. Controlling for important factors in the analysis is key, so I'd focus on that.

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Alethea

1 month ago

I think I'd start by considering the different variables that could be affecting Jamie's behavior, like the attention and escape conditions mentioned. Then I'd try to come up with a plan to isolate and test those factors in a more controlled setting.

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