BACB Exam BCABA Topic 5 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 5

One of the MOST important reasons for writing a precise definition of behavior is that a precise definition:

Aproduces greater interobserver agreement and requires less training time for observers.

Ballows for easier and more reliable quantification of temporal locus and temporal extent.

Cincreases the likelihood that the behavior of interest will be reliably detected by observers or measurement equipment.

Dmakes calibration checks of observers or measurement equipment less necessary.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Reed at Jun 03, 2024, 01:26 PM

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Clay

2 months ago

This question is so precise, it's making my head spin. Can we get a more concrete definition of 'precise'?

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Jaleesa

24 days ago

D) makes calibration checks of observers or measurement equipment less necessary.

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Lonny

1 months ago

C) increases the likelihood that the behavior of interest will be reliably detected by observers or measurement equipment.

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Percy

1 months ago

B) allows for easier and more reliable quantification of temporal locus and temporal extent.

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Glory

2 months ago

A) produces greater interobserver agreement and requires less training time for observers.

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Flo

2 months ago

A precise definition? I just wing it and let the behavior define itself, man.

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Corrina

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between C and A. But I'll go with C since it seems to capture the essence of the question.

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Tracey

26 days ago

C is definitely the way to go. It increases the likelihood of reliable detection by observers.

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Cherelle

1 months ago

I agree, C is crucial for ensuring that the behavior of interest is reliably detected.

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Noel

1 months ago

I think C is the best choice. It's important for reliable detection of behavior.

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Velda

2 months ago

I'm going with A. Greater interobserver agreement and less training time for observers is a big deal.

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Leontine

3 months ago

B sounds good to me. Quantifying the temporal aspects of the behavior is really important.

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Heidy

1 months ago

C) increases the likelihood that the behavior of interest will be reliably detected by observers or measurement equipment.

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Blair

2 months ago

B) allows for easier and more reliable quantification of temporal locus and temporal extent.

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Curtis

2 months ago

A) produces greater interobserver agreement and requires less training time for observers.

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Trinidad

3 months ago

I think C is the correct answer. A precise definition of behavior is crucial for reliable detection by observers or equipment.

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Merilyn

1 months ago

That's true, B allows for easier and more reliable quantification of temporal locus and temporal extent as well.

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Rory

1 months ago

But A also plays a role, producing greater interobserver agreement and requiring less training time for observers.

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Hubert

1 months ago

I agree, C increases the likelihood that the behavior of interest will be reliably detected by observers or measurement equipment.

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Salome

2 months ago

I think C is the correct answer. A precise definition of behavior is crucial for reliable detection by observers or equipment.

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Nicolette

3 months ago

I believe the answer is C, because precise definitions increase the likelihood of reliable detection.

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Joaquin

3 months ago

I agree with Jill, precise definitions help with interobserver agreement.

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Jill

4 months ago

I think the answer is A.

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