BACB Exam BCABA Topic 4 Question 107 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam

Question #: 107
Topic #: 4

A behavior analyst decides to replicate a published research project but finds that the information provided does not allow them to complete the project without more information from the author. The article violates which dimension of applied behavior analysis?

Aeffective

Bethical

Cconceptually systematic

Dtechnological

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lisbeth at Feb 12, 2025, 10:06 PM

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Gearldine

1 months ago

Ah, the old 'leave out key details and hope no one notices' research strategy. Classic move, but not very effective for the field of applied behavior analysis.

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Haydee

1 months ago

Wait, they didn't include the secret decoder ring in the article? How are we supposed to replicate their findings without that crucial piece of information?

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Portia

1 months ago

I'm torn between B) ethical and D) technological. It's a shame the authors didn't provide enough information to replicate their work. Maybe they were trying to protect their secret super-effective behavior modification technique?

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Ryan

10 days ago

But don't you think it's also an ethical issue? If the authors are withholding information, it could be seen as not acting in the best interest of the field.

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Elli

14 days ago

Yeah, I agree. It's important for research to be technologically sound so that others can replicate and build upon it.

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Cherelle

19 days ago

I think it's more about the lack of technological dimension in the article. Without all the necessary information, it's impossible to replicate the study.

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2 months ago

I think the answer is B) ethical. The article should provide enough information to replicate the study, otherwise it's unethical to the original researchers.

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