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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Suggested Answer: B

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

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Alisha

24 days 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

27 days 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

28 days 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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Jacquline

20 days ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Shawna

1 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

9 days ago

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

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Huey

17 days ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Felix

20 days ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Vanesa

2 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

26 days ago

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

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Jordan

1 months ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Cammy

1 months ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Rolland

2 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

2 months ago

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

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Jutta

2 months ago

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

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Stephane

19 days ago

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

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Demetra

29 days ago

B) It is defined by its effect on behavior.

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Dallas

30 days ago

A) It always elicits a response.

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Leatha

2 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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