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BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 8 Question 120 Discussion

Unwanted side-effects associated with the use of an extinction procedure are MOST likely to appear:
D) shortly after the procedure is first implemented.
A) immediately after the extinction burst.
B) after the individual realizes that the procedure will be implemented consistently.
C) when ratio schedules are increased too rapidly.

BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 8 Question 120 Discussion

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Question #: 120
Topic #: 8
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Unwanted side-effects associated with the use of an extinction procedure are MOST likely to appear:

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by Carey at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Stanford
2 months ago
I lean towards C. Rapid changes can confuse the individual.
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Beata
3 months ago
A seems right too. Extinction bursts happen fast.
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Matt
3 months ago
I feel like B makes sense. Realization can trigger reactions.
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Brittni
3 months ago
I think it's D. Side effects show up right away.
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Lennie
3 months ago
C seems plausible, but I doubt it's the most likely.
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Dierdre
3 months ago
Wait, are we really saying side effects show up right away?
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Celestina
3 months ago
Not so sure about that, B could be a contender too.
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Destiny
4 months ago
Totally agree, D makes the most sense!
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Miriam
4 months ago
I think it's D, right after it's implemented.
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Charlie
4 months ago
D is the way to go. The side-effects are bound to appear right after the procedure starts, before the individual adjusts.
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Zena
5 months ago
Haha, I bet the side-effects would show up immediately after the extinction burst. That's just Murphy's Law in action!
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Verdell
5 months ago
B is the correct answer. The individual realizing the procedure will be implemented consistently is the key factor.
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Tom
5 months ago
C seems like the right answer to me. Increasing the ratio schedules too rapidly can definitely lead to unwanted side-effects.
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Kaitlyn
5 months ago
I think the answer is D. The side-effects are most likely to appear shortly after the procedure is first implemented.
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Annabelle
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question about ratio schedules, so I wonder if C could be a factor if the changes are too fast.
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Tawna
6 months ago
I’m not sure, but I feel like it could be B too, especially if the individual starts to catch on to what's happening.
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Sage
6 months ago
I remember discussing extinction bursts in class, so maybe A is the right choice since that’s when things get really intense.
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Jackie
6 months ago
I think the unwanted side-effects might show up right after the procedure starts, so I’m leaning towards D.
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Willetta
6 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is C. When ratio schedules are increased too rapidly, that's when you're most likely to see those unwanted side-effects pop up. The other options don't seem as relevant to me.
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Elenore
6 months ago
Okay, for this type of question, I usually try to think through the process step-by-step. The key here is understanding when the side-effects are most likely to appear in the extinction procedure. I'm leaning towards D, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.
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Aretha
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I was thinking it might be B, since the side-effects could show up once the person realizes the procedure will be consistently applied. But D also makes sense. I'll have to think this through more carefully.
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Myra
7 months ago
I think the answer is D. The unwanted side-effects are most likely to appear shortly after the procedure is first implemented, before the individual has fully adjusted.
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Avery
16 days ago
I’m not so sure. What about A? The burst could trigger problems too.
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Jolanda
2 months ago
Yeah, D makes sense. The initial shock can cause issues.
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Chaya
2 months ago
I agree, D seems right. Side effects often show up right away.
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