BCBA Behavior Change Procedures Practice Questions - Free Mock Test 2025
Test your BCBA Behavior Change Procedures knowledge with 5 free practice questions covering reinforcement, prompting, and skill acquisition strategies.
Master behavior change procedures with our comprehensive practice test designed specifically for BCBA exam preparation. This domain covers essential intervention strategies used to increase desirable behaviors and teach new skills.
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About Behavior Change Procedures Domain
This domain typically represents 20-30% of BCBA exam questions and focuses on evidence-based procedures for increasing behavior, teaching new skills, and maintaining behavioral gains.
Key Topics Covered:
- Reinforcement procedures and schedules
- Prompting and prompt fading strategies
- Shaping and chaining procedures
- Discrimination training
- Generalization programming
- Token economies and group contingencies
- Self-management procedures
- Naturalistic teaching strategies
📝 Sample Practice Questions
Here are 5 authentic BCBA Behavior Change Procedures questions from our question bank:
Question 1
A behavior analyst is working with a child who frequently engages in tantrums when asked to complete non-preferred tasks. The behavior analyst decides to implement a differential reinforcement strategy. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to decrease tantrum behavior while increasing task compliance?
A) Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
B) Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)
C) Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
D) Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates of Behavior (DRL)
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Answer: C) Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
Explanation: DRA involves reinforcing an alternative behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior, such as task compliance instead of tantrums.
Question 2
A behavior analyst is using a token economy to increase on-task behavior in a classroom. What is a critical consideration to ensure the effectiveness of the token economy?
A) Ensure that tokens are paired with verbal praise every time they are given
B) Use the same reinforcers for all students to maintain consistency
C) Allow students to exchange tokens for reinforcers at any time during the day
D) Increase the number of tokens required to earn a reinforcer as soon as students show improvement
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Answer: A) Ensure that tokens are paired with verbal praise every time they are given
Explanation: Pairing tokens with verbal praise enhances their reinforcing value and helps maintain motivation throughout the token economy system.
Question 3
During a group session, a behavior analyst uses a procedure where every third instance of a peer interaction is reinforced with social praise. What type of reinforcement schedule is being used?
A) Variable ratio
B) Fixed interval
C) Fixed ratio
D) Variable interval
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Answer: C) Fixed ratio
Explanation: A fixed ratio schedule provides reinforcement after a set number of responses, in this case, every three interactions.
Question 4
A client with autism is learning to use a communication device to request items. The behavior analyst notices the client is only using the device when prompted and not spontaneously. What is the best strategy to increase spontaneous use of the device?
A) Increase the number of prompts
B) Implement a time delay procedure
C) Use a physical prompt hierarchy
D) Conduct a preference assessment
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Answer: B) Implement a time delay procedure
Explanation: A time delay procedure can help fade prompts and encourage spontaneous use by allowing the client time to initiate communication independently.
Question 5
A behavior analyst is working with a child who has difficulty transitioning between activities. The analyst decides to use a high-probability (high-p) request sequence. What is the primary purpose of this strategy?
A) To decrease the client's compliance with requests
B) To increase the client's compliance with low-probability requests
C) To teach the client new skills unrelated to transitions
D) To provide a punishment for non-compliance
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) To increase the client's compliance with low-probability requests
Explanation: The high-p request sequence is used to increase compliance with low-probability requests by first presenting high-probability requests that the client is likely to follow.
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