BACB Exam BCABA Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 4

Elizabeth engages in skin scratching that never occurs when others are present. Additionally, no one has commented on this behavior, and it has occurred undetected by others for quite a long while. Elizabeth hides the scratch marks under clothing. The scratching behavior is MOST likely to be maintained by:

Aadventitious reinforcement.

Bsocial reinforcement.

Ctangible reinforcement.

Dautomatic reinforcement.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lashawnda at Oct 24, 2024, 01:01 AM

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Alisha

7 months ago

Hmm, D. Automatic reinforcement. Elizabeth's scratching is all about that internal reward, not any external factors. Kinda wish I could scratch an itch that well without anyone noticing!

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Pok

7 months ago

D. Automatic reinforcement. Elizabeth's scratching is a private affair, so it can't be socially or tangibly reinforced. Sounds like she's just scratching for the sweet, sweet sensation.

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Denae

6 months ago

C) tangible reinforcement.

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Kristel

6 months ago

B) social reinforcement.

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Kent

6 months ago

A) adventitious reinforcement.

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Maryln

7 months ago

Automatic reinforcement all the way! Elizabeth's scratching is totally under her control and happens when no one's around. Definitely not getting any social or tangible rewards here.

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