BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 119 Discussion

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Question #: 119
Topic #: 5

Steve is a behavior analyst working with staff members who are not implementing programs on a consistent basis. Staff report that the heavy workload interferes with their ability to run the programs consistently. What should Steve do FIRST to address this problem?

AGo to the direct supervisor and request that an incentive system be implemented for all staff.

BBegin to assess the staff's daily routine in order to identify any time conflicts that might exist.

CRevise the daily work schedules and routines, with the assistance of the supervisor, so that potential time conflicts can be avoided.

DImplement additional training for staff that are not able to perform to criterion.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Glenn at Nov 24, 2025, 01:10 PM

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Hortencia

1 month ago

C could be a good follow-up after assessing. We need a solid plan.

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Willow

1 month ago

B gives insight. Once we know the conflicts, we can plan better.

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Ming

1 month ago

D is important, but if they’re overwhelmed, training won’t help much.

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Callie

2 months ago

A seems too quick. Incentives won't fix the root problem.

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Pearlene

2 months ago

I agree, but C could help too. Adjusting schedules might solve the issue.

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Cecilia

2 months ago

I think B is the best choice. We need to understand their routines first.

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Alecia

2 months ago

Incentives might not solve the root problem right away.

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Lyda

2 months ago

Revising schedules could really help too, but start with B!

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Danilo

2 months ago

Totally agree, option B seems like the best first step!

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Rebeca

3 months ago

I think assessing the daily routine is key.

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Hortencia

3 months ago

C is the way to go. Teamwork makes the dream work, am I right?

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Lindsey

3 months ago

Hmm, I'd have to say B. Gotta do some detective work to figure out what's really going on.

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Cyndy

4 months ago

I'm going with C. Revising the schedules is a practical and collaborative approach to the problem.

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Bethanie

4 months ago

B sounds like a good starting point. Assessing the daily routines could uncover some hidden time sinks.

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Joana

4 months ago

D is the obvious choice. More training is always the solution, right? Just kidding, that's probably not the best first step here.

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Kris

4 months ago

C seems like the best option. Revising the schedules with the supervisor's help is key to addressing the time conflicts.

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Felicitas

4 months ago

I wonder if going straight to the supervisor for an incentive system might be too quick. It seems like we should gather more information first.

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Carin

4 months ago

I think we had a similar question in practice about addressing staff issues. I feel like identifying time conflicts could help Steve understand the root of the problem better.

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Brittney

5 months ago

I'm not sure if revising schedules is the best first move. What if the staff just need more training instead?

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Gilma

5 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. I'm torn between options B and C. I think assessing the staff's daily routine is a good idea, but I also see the value in revising the work schedules and routines to avoid potential conflicts. Maybe a combination of those two approaches would be the most effective first step.

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Effie

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. I think the best first step would be to revise the daily work schedules and routines, with the supervisor's help. That way, we can proactively address any potential time conflicts and make it easier for the staff to implement the programs consistently.

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Cristina

5 months ago

I think B is the way to go. Gotta get to the root of the problem first before making any changes.

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Patti

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. I'm leaning towards option B - assessing the staff's daily routine. That way, we can get a clear picture of what's causing the problem before trying to implement any solutions. The other options seem a bit premature without that initial assessment.

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Shad

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of understanding the staff's daily routines before making any changes. It seems like assessing their time conflicts could be a good first step.

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Julianna

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure the workload is the only issue?

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Misty

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think I would start by assessing the staff's daily routine to see if there are any time conflicts that might be interfering with their ability to implement the programs consistently. That seems like the most logical first step to me.

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Emerson

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure how I would approach this question. The key seems to be identifying the root cause of the problem, but the options don't make it clear which one would be the best first step.

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