BACB Exam BCBA Topic 6 Question 73 Discussion

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Question #: 73
Topic #: 6

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A DRI schedule designed to decrease the frequency of running around class and tapping other children on the head involves:

AArranging for the child to earn a reinforcer in the absence of these behaviors

BProviding a reinforcer contingent on being on task and sitting quietly in his seat

CChanging the seating arrangement of the class

DEnsuring the child had breakfast that morning

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Suggested Answer: B

by Alesia at Aug 07, 2023, 12:56 PM

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Staci

1 months ago

Option B all the way! Positive reinforcement is the way to go. Although, I do wonder if a donut would work better than a sticker...

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Charlette

3 days ago

C: Maybe a donut would be a more motivating reinforcer for the child!

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Viola

9 days ago

B: I agree, a sticker or some other reward could help decrease those behaviors.

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Brandon

23 days ago

A: I think option B is the best choice. Positive reinforcement can be really effective.

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Delfina

2 months ago

Nah, I'm going with C. Changing the seating arrangement is a classic move to manage disruptive kids. Gotta keep them on their toes!

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Iesha

1 months ago

C: I still think changing the seating arrangement is the most effective. It can really make a difference in managing disruptive behavior.

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Cristal

1 months ago

B: I disagree, I think D is the way to go. Making sure the child had breakfast can impact their behavior.

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Jody

1 months ago

A: I think B is the best option. Providing a reinforcer for being on task can really help.

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Ardella

2 months ago

Haha, I'm pretty sure option D is the answer. Breakfast is the key to good behavior, am I right?

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Dannie

4 days ago

A) Arranging for the child to earn a reinforcer in the absence of these behaviors

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Darell

6 days ago

D) Ensuring the child had breakfast that morning

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Sharika

8 days ago

C) Changing the seating arrangement of the class

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Mariann

14 days ago

B) Providing a reinforcer contingent on being on task and sitting quietly in his seat

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Launa

18 days ago

A) Arranging for the child to earn a reinforcer in the absence of these behaviors

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Maurine

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Option A also seems like a reasonable approach, but I'll go with B just to be safe.

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Patti

1 months ago

User 2: I agree, providing a reinforcer for being on task makes sense.

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Lavera

1 months ago

User 1: I think option B is the best choice.

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Trevor

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Arranging for the child to earn a reinforcer in the absence of these behaviors could also be effective.

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Wenona

2 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. Providing a reinforcer for being on task and sitting quietly is a common strategy to decrease disruptive behaviors.

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Christiane

17 days ago

That could also help, but reinforcement for positive behavior is key.

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Jolanda

17 days ago

But what about changing the seating arrangement of the class?

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Eun

24 days ago

I agree, providing a reinforcer for being on task can be effective.

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Hubert

29 days ago

I think B is the correct answer.

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Weldon

2 months ago

I agree with Kenneth, B) makes sense because it directly addresses the behavior that needs to be changed.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) Providing a reinforcer contingent on being on task and sitting quietly in his seat.

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