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BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 2 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCBA exam
Question #: 103
Topic #: 2
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A client with a history of escape maintained problem behavior begins to throw the puzzle pieces a few minutes after starting to work on the task. What is the BEST programmatic change for the behavior analyst to make?

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by Jacquelyne at Nov 19, 2024, 02:29 AM

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Brianne
3 months ago
Totally agree, social praise can work wonders if done right!
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Audry
3 months ago
Wait, increasing praise? Is that really gonna help with throwing pieces?
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Harley
3 months ago
Overcorrection might just escalate the problem behavior.
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Hildred
4 months ago
Removing the puzzle seems too harsh, not a fan of that option.
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Agustin
4 months ago
I think teaching the client to request escape is a solid move.
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Dahlia
4 months ago
I recall a practice question where we had to decide between reinforcing positive behavior and punishing negative behavior. I wonder if option D could help build motivation for the task.
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Yolando
4 months ago
Overcorrection seems a bit harsh for throwing pieces. I feel like it might escalate the problem instead of helping. I think I’d lean towards increasing praise instead.
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Louvenia
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think removing the puzzle might just reinforce the escape behavior. Maybe we should focus on teaching the client to ask for breaks instead?
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Cheryl
5 months ago
I remember we discussed how teaching adaptive behaviors can be really effective in managing escape-maintained behaviors. So, option B sounds promising.
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Edgar
5 months ago
Increasing social praise for successful task completion could be a good strategy, but I'm not sure that alone would address the root of the problem behavior. Might need to combine that with teaching an adaptive escape response.
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Cyril
5 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. Should we really be using an overcorrection procedure? That seems a bit harsh, especially for a client with a history of escape. I'm not sure that's the right call here.
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Billye
5 months ago
Okay, I think the key here is to teach the client an adaptive behavior to request escape. That way, they have a more appropriate way to communicate their needs and avoid the problem behavior. I'm pretty confident that's the best option.
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Susana
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if removing the puzzle and using a time-out is the best approach, since that might just reinforce the problem behavior. Hmm, I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Christiane
9 months ago
Haha, I'd love to see the client start juggling the puzzle pieces instead! But in all seriousness, B is the clear winner here.
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Ashlyn
9 months ago
C sounds like a good option, but overcorrection might be a bit harsh. I'd go with B to give the client a more dignified way to communicate their needs.
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Olen
8 months ago
Let's consider the client's dignity and communication skills in our decision.
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Arleen
8 months ago
I see your point, but I think teaching adaptive behavior is more respectful.
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Celestina
8 months ago
But wouldn't removing the puzzle and using time-out be more effective?
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Timothy
8 months ago
A: Definitely, it's all about finding a more adaptive behavior to replace the problem behavior.
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Lizbeth
8 months ago
I think B is a good choice, teaching communication is important.
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Cassi
8 months ago
B: I agree, it's important to give the client a way to communicate their needs.
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Maybelle
9 months ago
A: I think B is a good choice, teaching the client to request escape seems more respectful.
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Mireya
10 months ago
I'm going with D. Positive reinforcement is always the way to go when trying to shape new behaviors.
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Kiera
8 months ago
I see your point, but I still think D is the best option for positive reinforcement.
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Shakira
9 months ago
I agree, but I think C might be more effective in this situation.
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Renay
9 months ago
I think B could also work, teaching the client to request escape is important.
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Jeanice
10 months ago
Definitely B. Giving the client an appropriate way to request a break is the best long-term solution here.
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Catrice
10 months ago
B: I agree, it will help the client communicate their needs effectively.
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Omega
10 months ago
A: I think B is the best option. Teaching the client to request a break is important.
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Linwood
11 months ago
I think we should consider option A as well, to address the escape maintained behavior.
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Leota
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe option C would be more effective.
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Cletus
11 months ago
I think option B is the best choice.
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