BACB Exam BCABA Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 4

Response prompts are supplementary _________ stimuli that _________ the likelihood that the target behavior will be emitted.

Aantecedent, increase

Bantecedent, maintain

Cconsequent, increase

Dconsequent, maintain

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Suggested Answer: A

by Mollie at Sep 15, 2024, 12:17 PM

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Barbra

3 months ago

This question is a real head-scratcher. Maybe I should've paid more attention in Psych 101. *scratches head*

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Tesha

2 months ago

B) antecedent, maintain

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Gilma

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) antecedent, increase.

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Brittney

2 months ago

A) antecedent, increase

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Cristal

3 months ago

A all the way! Antecedent stimuli are where it's at. Unless you're into that whole 'consequence' thing. Boring!

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Jessenia

3 months ago

But don't response prompts come before the behavior, making them antecedent?

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Marge

3 months ago

I'm going with C. Consequent, increase. Who doesn't love a little positive reinforcement?

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William

2 months ago

I'm going with D. Consequent, maintain. Consistency is key in maintaining behavior.

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Margurite

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C. Consequent, increase. Positive outcomes can definitely encourage behavior.

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Tracey

2 months ago

I agree with you, I also think it's A. Antecedent, increase.

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Stephanie

2 months ago

I think it's A. Antecedent, increase. Setting the stage for the behavior to happen.

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Gilma

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C) consequent, increase.

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Mike

3 months ago

B. Antecedent, maintain. Gotta keep that behavior going strong, baby!

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Elizabeth

2 months ago

Exactly! It's all about setting the stage for success.

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Pamella

3 months ago

Antecedent, maintain. Gotta keep that behavior going strong, baby!

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Francisca

3 months ago

Response prompts are supplementary antecedent stimuli that maintain the likelihood that the target behavior will be emitted.

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Jessenia

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) antecedent, increase.

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Katlyn

3 months ago

D. Consequent, maintain. The question is asking about the effects, and maintaining the behavior is the goal, right?

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Ashton

2 months ago

Exactly, the consequence is important for maintaining the behavior.

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Pearlene

2 months ago

That makes sense. So, the answer would be D) consequent, maintain.

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Justa

2 months ago

Yes, you're correct. The consequence helps to maintain the behavior.

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Sina

3 months ago

D) consequent, maintain

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Bulah

3 months ago

C) consequent, increase

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Bette

3 months ago

B) antecedent, maintain

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Jamika

3 months ago

A) antecedent, increase

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Kathryn

3 months ago

I think the answer is A. Antecedent stimuli that increase the likelihood of the target behavior - makes sense to me.

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Marjory

3 months ago

Yes, antecedent stimuli are important for setting the stage for behavior to occur.

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Candra

3 months ago

I agree, antecedent stimuli definitely play a role in increasing behavior.

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