Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.
Before selecting a goal for client, the BCBA needs information related to functional analyses. What should happen next? The case file includes 11 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 1 setting.
ATell everyone to try harder and review the case next month
BSelect assessment methods that clarify patterns or function while considering safety and referral needs in relation to client's repeating questions after instructionsCorrect answer
CTreat the most recent data point as proof of the final conclusion
DBase the decision on the descriptive label for repeating questions after instructions and bypass functional analyses
Explanation
Answer BThe clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Functional analyses. The case file includes 11 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 1 setting. Select assessment methods that clarify patterns or function while considering safety and referral needs in relation to client's repeating questions after instructions is best because it answers that clue through descriptive assessment and functional analysis instead of treating the scenario as a generic behavior problem. On exam items like this, name the decision point first, then eliminate options that rely on one report, a label, a familiar protocol, or an action that skips the relevant data check.
Why this question is hard
ClueKey scenario clueThe clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Functional analyses. The case file includes 11 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 1 setting.
TrapCommon trapVague delayed feedback does not create a measurable plan for improvement.
NextIf you missed it, review Descriptive assessment and functional analysisThen answer a few related scenarios before moving back to broad practice.
Why the other choices are weaker
AChoice AVague delayed feedback does not create a measurable plan for improvement.
CChoice CA single point rarely supports a strong conclusion without considering trend, variability, and context.
DChoice DThis is weaker because the label does not answer the Functional analyses decision point or test Descriptive assessment and functional analysis.
Study tags
Descriptive assessment and functional analysisFunctional analysesdescriptive assessmentfunctional analysis
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