BACB Exam BCBA Topic 3 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 3

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When using a changing criterion design, the BEST demonstration of experimental control would be produced if the:

Acriterion level is changed in equal increments.

Bcriterion level is changed slightly on each manipulation.

Ccriterion level is set well above that of the behavior.

Dbehavior changes concurrently with the criterion level.

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Suggested Answer: C

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Cristy

1 months ago

Definitely D. Anything less would be like trying to catch a greased pig while juggling chainsaws. Not the best demonstration of experimental control, if you ask me.

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D all the way! If the behavior matches the criterion, that's the holy grail of experimental control. Unless, of course, the criterion level is set to 'nap time' - then I might have to rethink my answer.

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Denae

3 days ago

C) criterion level is set well above that of the behavior.

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Bette

6 days ago

B) criterion level is changed slightly on each manipulation.

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Kirby

17 days ago

A) criterion level is changed in equal increments.

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Sharika

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. B seems a bit too subtle, and C might be setting the bar too high. I'm leaning towards D, but I'm open to convincing arguments.

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Thea

14 days ago

Yeah, D makes sense because you want to show that the behavior is directly influenced by the criterion level.

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King

1 months ago

I agree, D would provide the best demonstration of experimental control in a changing criterion design.

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Sylvia

1 months ago

Yeah, D seems like the most logical choice for ensuring experimental control in a changing criterion design.

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Arlene

1 months ago

I think D is the best option because it shows that the behavior is changing along with the criterion level.

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Sunny

1 months ago

I agree, having the behavior change concurrently with the criterion level would provide the best demonstration of experimental control.

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Rory

1 months ago

I think D makes sense because it shows that the behavior is changing along with the criterion level.

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Gerardo

2 months ago

I think A is the way to go. Equal increments in the criterion level would be a clear, systematic way to show the effect.

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Derick

1 months ago

I think setting the criterion level well above that of the behavior would also be effective in showing experimental control.

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Derick

1 months ago

I agree, changing the criterion level in equal increments would provide a clear demonstration of experimental control.

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Caprice

2 months ago

D sounds like the correct answer to me. If the behavior changes concurrently with the criterion level, that's the best demonstration of experimental control.

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Domonique

2 months ago

I think D) behavior changes concurrently with the criterion level could also be a good option, as it shows a direct relationship between the two.

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Dominque

3 months ago

I agree with Mee, setting the criterion level well above the behavior ensures a clear demonstration of experimental control.

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Mee

3 months ago

I think the best option is C) criterion level is set well above that of the behavior.

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BACB Exam BCBA Topic 3 Question 87 Discussion

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Cristy

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Denae

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Mee