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Question 1

Unwanted side-effects associated with the use of an extinction procedure are MOST likely to appear:

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.

D : shortly after the procedure is first implemented.

Answer: D

Question 2

Instruction that focuses on speed and accuracy of responding can BEST be described as promoting.

A : frequency

B : mastery

C : fluency

D : precision

Answer: C

Question 3

Talking out in class results in a child losing a star on his star chart. The loss of a star appears to be an attempt to implement a(n) __________________ procedure.

A : Response cost

B : Negative reinforcement

C : Aversion therapy

D : Errorless learning

Answer: A

Question 4

A teacher uses a group contingency with her students. She states the following rule: “If everyone gets 100% on their spelling test the week, I will turn cartwheels down the hall for you.” What type of group contingency is this?

A : This is not a group contingency

B : Independent group contingency

C : Interdependent group contingency

D : Dependent group contingency

Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of applied behavior analysis?

A : Effective

B : Technological

C : Applied

D : Empirical

Answer: D

Name:	Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Exam Code:	BCBA
Certification:	BCBA Certification
Vendor:	BACB
Total Questions:	180
Last Updated:	Aug 03, 2026

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