BACB Exam BCBA Topic 4 Question 107 Discussion

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Question #: 107
Topic #: 4

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Experimental control is demonstrated in a changing criterion design by a change in behavior:

Aacross settings.

Bacross individuals.

Cwhen returning to baseline.

Dto meet predetermined levels.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Ludivina at Feb 06, 2025, 04:15 PM

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Claudia

2 months ago

Changing criterion design? Sounds like my daily struggle to meet my productivity goals. Where's the 'changing excuses' design when you need it?

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Galen

2 months ago

Experimental control? More like experimental chaos if you ask me! Let's just flip a coin and call it a day.

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Portia

1 months ago

C) when returning to baseline.

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Emmanuel

1 months ago

B) across individuals.

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Jesse

2 months ago

A) across settings.

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Mickie

3 months ago

I'm going with A. A change in behavior across settings is a clear sign of experimental control.

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Jenelle

2 months ago

D) to meet predetermined levels.

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Vernell

2 months ago

I agree, a change in behavior across settings shows experimental control.

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Blossom

2 months ago

A) across settings.

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Gerry

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe B? A change in behavior across individuals could also demonstrate experimental control.

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Youlanda

3 months ago

C seems like the correct answer to me. Experimental control is shown when the behavior returns to baseline.

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Bernardine

3 months ago

I think the answer is D. The changing criterion design shows a change in behavior to meet predetermined levels, which demonstrates experimental control.

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Wilford

2 months ago

Exactly, it's all about showing that the intervention is what caused the behavior change.

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Edelmira

2 months ago

So, experimental control is demonstrated when behavior changes to meet those predetermined levels.

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Winfred

2 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It's important to have a clear criteria for behavior change in this design.

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Nell

3 months ago

I agree, the changing criterion design involves changing behavior to meet predetermined levels.

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Hildred

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) across settings, as behavior may vary depending on the environment.

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Joye

3 months ago

I agree with Chery, because in a changing criterion design, the behavior changes to meet specific goals.

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Chery

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) to meet predetermined levels.

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