BACB Exam BCBA Topic 2 Question 95 Discussion

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Question #: 95
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is most likely an example of reinforcing consequences?

AA company gives an annual bonus to its employees. Employees are happy.

BLaw enforcement officer gives a ticket to a speeder. Driver stops speeding.

CChild loses a sticker each time they talk out in class. Rates of talking out decrease.

DStudent is sent to detention for fighting. Student is found in detention every week.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Alexia at Aug 26, 2024, 03:18 PM

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Elizabeth

7 months ago

True, but losing a sticker for talking out is also a form of reinforcement.

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Danica

7 months ago

Option B is good too. The speeding ticket is a consequence that reinforces the driver to stop speeding. Simple and effective.

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Maddie

6 months ago

C) Child loses a sticker each time they talk out in class. Rates of talking out decrease.

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Latia

7 months ago

B) Law enforcement officer gives a ticket to a speeder. Driver stops speeding.

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Louis

7 months ago

A) A company gives an annual bonus to its employees. Employees are happy.

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Helene

7 months ago

But giving an annual bonus is a positive consequence that reinforces behavior.

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Elizabeth

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's C.

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Jina

7 months ago

Haha, I'm surprised the student in option D keeps ending up in detention every week. That's like the definition of not reinforcing the consequences!

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Adell

6 months ago

Yeah, it seems like it's not really working as a consequence.

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Bernardine

7 months ago

Maybe the student just doesn't care about detention.

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Marylyn

7 months ago

I agree with Bev. Taking away the sticker is a great way to discourage the undesirable behavior. Reinforcing consequences work much better than just punishing the child.

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Janna

7 months ago

C) Child loses a sticker each time they talk out in class. Rates of talking out decrease.

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Gerald

7 months ago

A) A company gives an annual bonus to its employees. Employees are happy.

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Bev

8 months ago

Option C is definitely the example of reinforcing consequences. Removing a sticker each time the child talks out is a clear consequence that's reinforcing the desired behavior.

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