BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 6 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam

Question #: 83
Topic #: 6

Jamie and Morgan have similar behavior challenges and similar daily schedules. A behavior analyst has spent extensive time and effort on developing and implementing Morgan's plan, which is proving to be very successful. How should the behavior analyst proceed with developing a treatment plan for Jamie?

ABecause the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.

BComplete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.

CUse the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.

DDo a separate functional analysis, but the same behavior supports can be applied to both students.

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by Linn at Mar 17, 2024, 03:15 AM

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Leslie

3 months ago

Surprised they’d even consider using the same plan! Isn’t that a bit too simplistic?

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Lura

3 months ago

I agree, they might have different needs despite similar behaviors.

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Deane

3 months ago

Really? Just using Morgan's plan seems risky to me.

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Alonzo

4 months ago

I think a separate functional assessment is definitely the way to go!

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Mica

4 months ago

Morgan's plan is working well, but Jamie might need a tailored approach.

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Vannessa

4 months ago

I wonder if option C could work since the behaviors are similar, but I recall that ecological factors can really change outcomes. Maybe a separate assessment is safer?

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Emerson

4 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this where we emphasized individual assessments. I think option B is definitely the right approach.

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Hermila

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think just copying Morgan's plan might overlook Jamie's unique needs. So, I lean towards option D, but I’m not confident.

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Kathrine

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how important it is to conduct a functional assessment for each individual, so I think option B makes the most sense.

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Twana

5 months ago

In a situation like this, I'd probably start by reviewing Morgan's plan in detail and seeing what aspects could potentially be applied to Jamie's case. But I wouldn't just implement it wholesale - a separate assessment is still warranted to ensure the plan is a good fit.

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Golda

5 months ago

Hmm, this is an interesting case. I would lean towards doing a separate functional analysis for Jamie, but then seeing if there are common elements in the plans that could be applied. That might be the most efficient way to develop an effective intervention.

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Derrick

5 months ago

I agree with doing a separate assessment for Jamie. While the behaviors may be topographically similar, the function and maintaining variables could be quite different. A customized plan is the safest approach.

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Kerrie

5 months ago

I'm not sure that's the best idea. Even if the behaviors look similar, we should still do a separate functional assessment for Jamie to ensure the plan addresses the underlying function of the behavior.

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Charolette

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward case - since the behaviors are similar, implementing the same plan for Jamie would be the most efficient and least restrictive approach.

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Sherita

5 months ago

I'm not totally confident on this one. I'll need to think through the different aspects of the audit process that the auditee might want to evaluate.

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Quentin

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review the material again to make sure I get the right answer.

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Domitila

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Since the question is asking what Kay should do, and the project is over budget due to the schedule crashing, I think option A - creating a lessons learned entry - is the best approach to document the reasoning behind the corrective actions.

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Royce

10 months ago

Plot twist: the behavior analyst is also a stand-up comedian and decides to use the same plan, but with hilarious customizations for each student. Comedy gold!

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Curt

9 months ago

That would be so funny to see how the comedian behavior analyst customizes the plan for each student!

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Dalene

9 months ago

C) Use the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.

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Aide

9 months ago

A) Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.

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Trinidad

10 months ago

Separate functional analysis is the way to go. Gotta make sure the plan is tailored to the individual, you know?

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Frederick

9 months ago

Separate functional analysis is the way to go. Gotta make sure the plan is tailored to the individual, you know?

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Ivette

9 months ago

B) Complete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.

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Laura

9 months ago

A) Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.

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Shenika

10 months ago

I mean, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Option C makes the most sense to me.

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Devorah

9 months ago

It's all about making sure the plan is tailored to each student's specific needs, while still using what has been proven to work.

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Arthur

9 months ago

I think it's important to consider the unique variables for each student, even if their behaviors are similar.

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Chara

9 months ago

I agree, using the same plan for both students with adjustments for their individual needs seems like a good idea.

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Helga

10 months ago

Hmm, I don't know. Seems risky to just copy and paste the plan without doing a proper assessment. Better safe than sorry.

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Giuseppe

10 months ago

I think using the same plan for both students, but adjusting the ecological variables, could also be a good option.

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Theodora

10 months ago

I agree with Matilda. Each student is unique, so a separate plan would be more effective.

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Matilda

11 months ago

I think the behavior analyst should complete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.

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Leonor

11 months ago

The least restrictive option is definitely the way to go here. Why reinvent the wheel, right?

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Jeanice

10 months ago

C) Use the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.

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Willie

10 months ago

A) Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.

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