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BCBA assessment vs intervention questions: how to tell what the item is really asking
A common miss happens when a candidate chooses an intervention for a question that is still asking for assessment, data review, or treatment-integrity checks.
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Choose assessment when the problem is still unclear
If the stem gives mixed reports, thin data, unclear function, vague target behavior, or no direct observation, the best answer is often to define, observe, measure, or assess before selecting a treatment.
Choose intervention when assessment has already narrowed the decision
If function, baseline, risks, and constraints are already described, the item may be asking which procedure or replacement response best fits the case.
Choose integrity review when the plan exists but results look wrong
If a procedure is already in place and outcomes are poor, do not automatically change the plan. Check whether it was implemented correctly and whether the data are trustworthy.
Choose data review when the stem centers on trend, variability, overlap, or IOA
Some items look like intervention decisions but are actually measurement questions. If the key information is about graph patterns or reliability, solve that first.
A quick sort before choosing an answer
If no: Assessment is probably still needed.
If yes: Intervention selection may be appropriate.
If no: Do not assume treatment integrity is the issue.
If yes: Check fidelity and data quality before changing the plan.
If no: Look for assessment, ethics, or intervention constraints.
If yes: Solve the measurement question before choosing an action.