BACB Exam BCBA Topic 1 Question 70 Discussion

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Question #: 70
Topic #: 1

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What is the next step in the assessment process if data from the functional analysis do NOT support the original hypothesis?

ABase the intervention on the original hypothesis and re-assess after a time lapse.

BDesign a package intervention to address all possible functions of the behavior.

CContinue to conduct the functional assessment until the data coincides with the original hypothesis.

DAlter the hypothesis regarding the maintaining variable of the behavior based on the results of the functional assessment.

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by Sharee at May 30, 2023, 08:17 AM

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Misty

2 days ago

Option D is clearly the correct answer. If the functional assessment data doesn't support the original hypothesis, it's time to revise the hypothesis based on the new information gathered.

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Catrice

3 days ago

But what if the data still doesn't support the new hypothesis? Should we keep adjusting it?

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Dallas

4 days ago

I agree, it's important to adjust the hypothesis to better understand the behavior.

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Chu

5 days ago

I think the next step would be to alter the hypothesis based on the results of the functional assessment.

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Audry

9 days ago

I disagree. I believe we should design a package intervention to address all possible functions of the behavior.

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Edison

11 days ago

I agree with you, My. It's important to adjust the hypothesis based on the results.

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My

12 days ago

I think if the data doesn't support the original hypothesis, we should alter the hypothesis.

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