BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 6 Question 116 Discussion

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Question #: 116
Topic #: 6

Jack, a behavior analyst, is consulting about a student who engages in face slapping. A recent functional analysis clearly determined that the behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement. In the past, reinforcement procedures alone were found to be ineffective. The current intervention consists of a punishment procedurE. pulling the student's hands away from his face contingent on any attempts to slap and saying, "No!" Jack should.

Amove ahead and collect data on the plan and revise as indicated regularly.

Brefer to another behavior analyst who works with punishment only cases.

Cre-do the assessment, add a reinforcement procedure, and plan to eliminate all punishment procedures.

Dadd a reinforcement procedure that focuses on replacement and/or incompatible behaviors and move forward with the plan.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Cassie at Aug 15, 2025, 05:16 PM

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Alysa

5 months ago

Definitely need to focus on replacement behaviors!

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Salome

5 months ago

I agree, adding a reinforcement procedure could help!

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Raina

6 months ago

Wait, isn't punishment risky? I’m not sure about this approach.

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Bok

6 months ago

Collecting data is key, but I’d still be cautious with punishment.

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Harrison

6 months ago

Sounds like a tough case, but punishment isn't always the answer.

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Essie

6 months ago

Adding a reinforcement procedure sounds like a solid plan. I think option D could help address the behavior more effectively by focusing on replacement behaviors.

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Tommy

7 months ago

I recall a practice question where we had to consider the ethics of punishment. I think re-doing the assessment and eliminating punishment, like in option C, might be the right way to go.

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Anabel

7 months ago

I'm not sure if referring to another analyst is the best approach. I think we should be able to handle this ourselves, but option B feels a bit tempting.

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Zita

7 months ago

I remember we discussed how important it is to collect data on interventions, especially when using punishment. So, option A makes sense to me.

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Mohammad

7 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is to move forward with the current plan, as described in option A. Collect data, monitor the progress, and make revisions as needed. Trying to start over or refer to another analyst might just delay the process.

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Cora

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Since reinforcement alone didn't work, and the current plan involves punishment, I should go with D and add a reinforcement procedure that focuses on replacement or incompatible behaviors. That way, we're addressing the root cause while also providing a positive alternative.

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Dacia

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. The question says the behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement, but the current intervention is a punishment procedure. I'm not sure if that's the best approach. Maybe I should consider C and try to eliminate the punishment.

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Nana

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should go with A or D. Reinforcement procedures alone didn't work, so I'm hesitant to just add a new one. But I also don't want to completely scrap the current plan.

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Tijuana

8 months ago

I believe Jack should add a reinforcement procedure that focuses on replacement behaviors, in addition to the punishment procedure.

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Krystina

8 months ago

I agree with Youlanda, collecting data and revising the plan regularly is important to see if the intervention is effective.

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Kiera

9 months ago

Hmm, reinforcement procedures alone didn't work, huh? Looks like it's time to get creative and incorporate some positive reinforcement. Option D sounds like the way to go.

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