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BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 2 Question 66 Discussion

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Question #: 66
Topic #: 2

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In order to obtain the GREATEST increase in the value of an identified reinforcer after satiation has occurred, the behavior analyst should.

Adeliver the reinforcer non-contingently.

Breduce the magnitude of the reinforcer.

Cthin the schedule of reinforcement.

Dtemporarily remove the reinforcer.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Roosevelt at Feb 27, 2023, 12:29 AM

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Corinne

8 months ago

Thinning the schedule (C) could also work, but not as effective as D.

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Fidelia

8 months ago

A non-contingent delivery can actually reduce effectiveness.

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Rodolfo

9 months ago

Wait, are we sure D is the right answer? Seems too simple.

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Adolph

9 months ago

Totally agree with D! It really works to boost value.

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Kris

9 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Removing it for a bit makes sense.

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Celia

9 months ago

Reducing the magnitude of the reinforcer might not be effective either, but I can't recall if that's a common strategy.

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Gilma

9 months ago

I feel like non-contingent delivery could make the reinforcer lose its value even more, so A seems unlikely.

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Jimmie

9 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think thinning the schedule of reinforcement could also help. It sounds familiar from practice questions.

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Lamonica

9 months ago

I remember discussing how removing a reinforcer can help increase its value after satiation, so I think D might be the right choice.

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Rasheeda

9 months ago

This looks like a straightforward RBAC question. I'll need to carefully review the user roles and permissions to determine which user can view security incidents.

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Trevor

9 months ago

This seems straightforward - the question is asking how to enter the dependency between testing the product and releasing it to the customer, and the answer is clearly Finish to start.

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Veronique

9 months ago

Adaptive thresholding sounds like the most likely answer here. I remember reading about the importance of a time buffer for that function.

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Roy

10 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. I'm not entirely sure what the correct answers are, but I'll do my best to analyze the options and make an educated guess.

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Pamella

1 year ago

Honestly, I'm just wondering what kind of reinforcer we're talking about here. Chocolate-covered broccoli, perhaps? That would be a real test of willpower.

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Edelmira

1 year ago

A? Seriously? Delivering the reinforcer non-contingently? That's like giving a kid a cookie every time they walk by the jar. No way that's the right answer!

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Kristeen

1 year ago

D) temporarily remove the reinforcer.

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Hobert

1 year ago

C) thin the schedule of reinforcement.

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Ernest

1 year ago

A) deliver the reinforcer non-contingently.

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Elvera

1 year ago

Nah, I'm gonna say C. Thinning the schedule of reinforcement is the key here. That way, the little guy becomes a real treat when it does show up.

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Monte

1 year ago

Temporarily removing the reinforcer could be a good strategy to increase its value after satiation.

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Shad

1 year ago

Reducing the magnitude of the reinforcer might not be as effective in this situation.

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Willetta

1 year ago

I think delivering the reinforcer non-contingently could also work to increase its value.

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Ilda

1 year ago

I agree, thinning the schedule of reinforcement makes the reinforcer more valuable.

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Paris

1 year ago

So, we should go with option C then.

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Gianna

1 year ago

I agree, it makes the reinforcer more valuable.

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Lorenza

1 year ago

I'm not sure about that, I still think thinning the schedule is the best option.

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Chandra

1 year ago

Thinning the schedule of reinforcement makes sense.

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Samira

1 year ago

I think temporarily removing the reinforcer could also work to increase its value.

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Jesusita

1 year ago

Yeah, that makes sense. It will make the reinforcer more valuable.

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Shenika

1 year ago

I agree, thinning the schedule of reinforcement is definitely the way to go.

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Albina

1 year ago

I'm going with B. Reducing the magnitude of the reinforcer is the way to go. Who wants a giant reinforcer all the time? Gotta keep 'em wanting more!

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Tyra

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think delivering the reinforcer non-contingently could also be a good option.

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Phuong

1 year ago

Hmm, I think the answer is D. Temporarily removing the reinforcer is the best way to increase its value after satiation. Keeping it around but reducing it just doesn't seem as effective.

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Fannie

1 year ago

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Mirta

1 year ago

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Mauricio

1 year ago

I agree with Elouise, thinning the schedule of reinforcement would help increase the value of the reinforcer.

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Elouise

1 year ago

I think the behavior analyst should thin the schedule of reinforcement.

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