BACB Exam BCBA Topic 2 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 2

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What best defines a discriminative stimulus?

AIt always elicits a response.

BIt is defined by its effect on behavior.

CIt is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

DIt is any change in the environment.

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by Rachael at Sep 18, 2024, 09:43 AM

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Alisha

2 months ago

Wait, is this exam also testing our sense of humor? Because if so, I'm pretty sure D) is the right answer. The environment is always changing, man. *laughs*

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Silva

2 months ago

I'm going with B). Can't go wrong with a definition that's all about the behavior, am I right? *winks*

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Terina

2 months ago

A) It always elicits a response. Really? I don't think that's quite right. Wouldn't that be a bit too simplistic?

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Bettina

23 days ago

A) It always elicits a response. Well, it's more about the effect on behavior.

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Graham

23 days ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior. Exactly, it's not just about eliciting a response.

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Natalya

28 days ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Jennie

1 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Bronwyn

1 months ago

A) It always elicits a response. It's more complex than that.

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Romana

1 months ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Jacquline

2 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Shawna

3 months ago

D) It is any change in the environment. Hmm, I'm not sure about that one, seems a bit too broad.

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Jules

2 months ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Huey

2 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Felix

2 months ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Vanesa

3 months ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures. That's the one that stands out the most.

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Louvenia

2 months ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Jordan

2 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Cammy

3 months ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Rolland

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be B. It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Lili

3 months ago

I agree with Leatha, because discriminative stimuli can be established using operant or respondent procedures.

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Jutta

3 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior. Sounds like the most accurate definition to me.

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Stephane

2 months ago

C) It is established using either operant or respondent procedures.

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Demetra

2 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Dallas

2 months ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Leatha

3 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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