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BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 2 Question 117 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCBA exam
Question #: 117
Topic #: 2
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A good behavior analyst always does what before authoring a behavior intervention?

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by Sylvia at Oct 13, 2025, 07:19 AM

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Geoffrey
9 hours ago
I feel like B) Momentary time sampling could be useful too, but not as primary.
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Victor
6 days ago
I’m leaning towards C) Direct observation. It gives real-time insights.
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Sean
11 days ago
I agree, Sarah. Without that, how can we create an effective plan?
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Hassie
16 days ago
Are we sure that's the best approach?
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Cassandra
21 days ago
Totally agree, functional analysis is a must!
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Annabelle
26 days ago
Wait, least aversive punisher? That sounds risky.
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Nell
1 month ago
I think direct observation is key too.
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Lauran
1 month ago
Gotta do a functional analysis first!
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Kimi
1 month ago
A) Functional analysis is the clear winner here. You can't just jump into an intervention without understanding the underlying causes.
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Magdalene
2 months ago
Haha, D) sounds like something straight out of a dystopian novel. I'll stick with A) Functional analysis, thanks.
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Wilda
2 months ago
D) Implements the least aversive, most effective punisher? That's a bit concerning. Behavior analysis should focus on positive reinforcement, not punishment.
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Alyssa
2 months ago
C) Direct observation is the way to go. You need to see the behavior in action before you can address it.
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Lashon
2 months ago
I think it's A) Functional analysis. It makes sense to understand the behavior first.
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Carmela
2 months ago
I think the answer is A) Functional analysis. That's the foundation for any effective behavior intervention.
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France
3 months ago
But isn’t A more comprehensive? Functional analysis covers the why.
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Murray
3 months ago
Functional analysis for sure. That's the foundation for developing an effective, ethical behavior intervention. You need to understand what's driving the behavior before you can address it properly.
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Salome
3 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. I know functional analysis is important, but I'm not sure if that's the very first step. I'll have to think through the whole process again to make sure I have the right order of steps.
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Sanjuana
3 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to always start with a functional analysis to identify the function of the behavior before designing an intervention. That way you can target the root cause. The other options don't seem as comprehensive.
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Gregg
4 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the right order of steps. I know functional analysis is important, but I'm not confident that's the absolute first thing to do. Maybe I should review my notes on the behavior intervention process.
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Olen
4 months ago
I think I'd start by reviewing the key steps in the behavior intervention process. A functional analysis seems like the obvious first step to really understand the behavior and its triggers.
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Sophia
2 months ago
I agree, functional analysis is crucial!
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Oren
4 months ago
I’m torn between functional analysis and direct observation; I know both are important, but I can't remember which one comes first!
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Dierdre
4 months ago
I feel like the least aversive, most effective punisher is more about implementation rather than planning the intervention itself.
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Kallie
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think direct observation is crucial too, but I can't recall if it's the first thing we should do.
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Tamekia
5 months ago
I think a functional analysis is really important before creating a behavior intervention, but I'm not 100% sure if it's the only step.
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