BACB Exam BCBA 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?

AUse a differential reinforcement procedure for the absence of problem behaviors for an amount of time with a high magnitude reinforcer as a reward.

BUse a high magnitude punishment procedure every time he/she exhibits the problem behavior.

CUse a low magnitude punishment procedure every time he/she exhibits the problem behavior.

DUse a fixed ratio reinforcer every time he/she exhibits appropriate behavior.

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Suggested Answer: A

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

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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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