BACB Exam BCBA Topic 1 Question 70 Discussion

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Question #: 70
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What is the next step in the assessment process if data from the functional analysis do NOT support the original hypothesis?

ABase the intervention on the original hypothesis and re-assess after a time lapse.

BDesign a package intervention to address all possible functions of the behavior.

CContinue to conduct the functional assessment until the data coincides with the original hypothesis.

DAlter the hypothesis regarding the maintaining variable of the behavior based on the results of the functional assessment.

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Marisha

1 months ago

Well, if the data doesn't support the original hypothesis, I guess we could just close our eyes, cross our fingers, and hope the next assessment magically aligns with what we want to see. Or we could, you know, use that brain thing and go with D.

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Yun

2 months ago

Personally, I'm leaning towards B. Why not just cover all our bases and design an intervention to address every possible function? After all, the behavior is the real problem, not the hypothesis.

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Marcos

15 days ago

That's a good point. Maybe it's better to focus on refining the hypothesis rather than trying to address every possible function.

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Myra

19 days ago

But wouldn't it be more efficient to alter the hypothesis based on the results of the functional assessment?

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Florinda

24 days ago

I agree, covering all possible functions with a package intervention seems like a comprehensive approach.

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Mabelle

25 days ago

That's true, it could save time and resources to adjust the hypothesis rather than designing a broad intervention.

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Van

29 days ago

But wouldn't it be more efficient to alter the hypothesis based on the results of the functional assessment?

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Moon

1 months ago

I agree, covering all possible functions with a package intervention seems like a comprehensive approach.

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Jovita

2 months ago

Option C is a bit concerning, as continuing to conduct the assessment until the data matches the original hypothesis seems like a recipe for confirmation bias. Better to be open-minded and go with D.

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Ula

2 months ago

I'm torn between B and D. While a comprehensive intervention package might work, it seems more prudent to adjust the hypothesis to align with the actual functional assessment findings.

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Willis

8 hours ago

True, but adjusting the hypothesis could lead to a more targeted and effective intervention in the long run.

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Maxima

1 days ago

I see your point, but sometimes a comprehensive intervention is necessary to address all potential factors.

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Gabriele

3 days ago

But wouldn't it be more accurate to alter the hypothesis based on the assessment results?

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Deja

4 days ago

I think it's better to design a package intervention to cover all possible functions.

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Slyvia

6 days ago

I see your point, it might be worth considering altering the hypothesis then.

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Trinidad

10 days ago

True, adjusting the hypothesis could lead to a more effective intervention.

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Carey

13 days ago

But wouldn't it be more accurate to alter the hypothesis based on the data?

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Kent

18 days ago

I think it's better to design a package intervention to cover all bases.

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Misty

2 months ago

Option D is clearly the correct answer. If the functional assessment data doesn't support the original hypothesis, it's time to revise the hypothesis based on the new information gathered.

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Kimi

29 days ago

Yes, it's crucial to make sure the hypothesis aligns with the results of the functional assessment.

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Cheryl

1 months ago

I agree, it's important to alter the hypothesis based on the new data.

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Catrice

2 months ago

But what if the data still doesn't support the new hypothesis? Should we keep adjusting it?

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Dallas

2 months ago

I agree, it's important to adjust the hypothesis to better understand the behavior.

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Chu

2 months ago

I think the next step would be to alter the hypothesis based on the results of the functional assessment.

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Audry

2 months ago

I disagree. I believe we should design a package intervention to address all possible functions of the behavior.

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Edison

2 months ago

I agree with you, My. It's important to adjust the hypothesis based on the results.

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My

2 months ago

I think if the data doesn't support the original hypothesis, we should alter the hypothesis.

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