BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 2 Question 103 Discussion

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Question #: 103
Topic #: 2

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?

ARemove the puzzle and implement a time-out procedure.

BTeach the client to request escape using an adaptive behavior.

CImplement an overcorrection procedure to reduce puzzle piece throwing.

DIncrease the amount of social praise delivered for successful task completion.

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Suggested Answer: A

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

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Brianne

6 months ago

Totally agree, social praise can work wonders if done right!

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Audry

6 months ago

Wait, increasing praise? Is that really gonna help with throwing pieces?

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Harley

6 months ago

Overcorrection might just escalate the problem behavior.

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Hildred

7 months ago

Removing the puzzle seems too harsh, not a fan of that option.

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Agustin

7 months ago

I think teaching the client to request escape is a solid move.

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Dahlia

7 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

7 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

1 year 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

1 year 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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