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BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 6 Question 113 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCBA exam
Question #: 113
Topic #: 6
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If a client exhibits problem behaviors throughout the day and evenings regardless of what is going on in the environment and what activities he/she is participating in, which would be the BEST way to reduce the high frequency and increase latency?

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by Lemuel at Jul 08, 2025, 05:40 PM

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Ira
2 months ago
Really? I’m not sure if just reinforcement will cut it.
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Tiara
2 months ago
Totally agree, A makes the most sense here.
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Pansy
3 months ago
I don’t like the idea of punishment at all, it just seems harsh.
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Yolando
3 months ago
A is definitely the way to go! High rewards for good behavior!
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Shayne
3 months ago
I think A is the best choice. Reinforcement works!
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Earleen
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the fixed ratio reinforcer in option D. I wonder if that would really help with latency since it seems more focused on immediate rewards.
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Jennie
4 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question similar to this one, and I think the answer was about reinforcing absence of the problem behavior. So, I might lean towards A as well.
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Alesia
4 months ago
I'm not sure about the punishment options. I remember we discussed how punishment can sometimes lead to more problem behaviors. Maybe A is the better choice?
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Gilberto
4 months ago
I think option A sounds familiar since we talked about differential reinforcement in class. It seems like a good way to encourage positive behavior instead of just punishing the negative ones.
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Otis
4 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking about reducing the frequency of the problem behaviors or increasing the latency (time between occurrences)? I'll need to re-read it carefully.
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Darrin
4 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key here is to use a differential reinforcement procedure to reward the absence of problem behaviors. That will be the most effective way to reduce the high frequency and increase the latency.
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Ashton
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on differential reinforcement and punishment techniques to make sure I understand the differences and when each would be appropriate.
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Shelton
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different reinforcement and punishment procedures carefully to determine the best approach.
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Holley
7 months ago
I'm a bit surprised that a fixed ratio reinforcer for appropriate behavior is even an option. That's not really going to address the underlying issue. Option A is the way to go.
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Queenie
5 months ago
B) I agree, using a high magnitude punishment might not address the root cause of the behavior.
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Brett
6 months ago
A) Use a differential reinforcement procedure for the absence of problem behaviors for an amount of time with a high magnitude reinforcer as a reward.
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Dorathy
7 months ago
Ha! Imagine trying to punish someone for problem behaviors throughout the day and evening. Good luck with that! Option A is the clear winner here.
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Dottie
6 months ago
D) Using a fixed ratio reinforcer could be effective.
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Catalina
6 months ago
B) Punishment might not work well for this situation.
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Germaine
7 months ago
A) Use a differential reinforcement procedure for the absence of problem behaviors for an amount of time with a high magnitude reinforcer as a reward.
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Carman
7 months ago
I disagree with using punishment at all. That's just going to make the situation worse. Option A is definitely the way to go, in my opinion.
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Marcos
7 months ago
Yes, using positive reinforcement for the absence of problem behaviors seems like a more effective approach.
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Cordell
7 months ago
I agree, punishment can often have unintended consequences.
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Shenika
7 months ago
I think punishment might not be the best option as it could have unintended consequences.
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Lorita
7 months ago
I'm not sure, maybe using punishment could work too?
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Dahlia
8 months ago
I agree with Bulah, using reinforcement for absence of problem behaviors seems like a good approach.
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Dahlia
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Punishment can be a tricky thing, but if the problem behaviors are constant, a high magnitude punishment might be the way to go. Option B could be worth considering.
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Bulah
8 months ago
I think the best way would be to use differential reinforcement with a high magnitude reinforcer.
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Lachelle
8 months ago
I think option A is the best way to go. Using differential reinforcement to reward the absence of problem behaviors is more effective than punishment-based approaches.
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Sheldon
7 months ago
I've seen positive reinforcement work wonders in changing behavior.
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Josphine
7 months ago
I think option A sounds like a good strategy to try.
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Vallie
7 months ago
I agree, positive reinforcement is usually more effective than punishment.
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