BACB Exam BCABA Topic 6 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 6

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Why should extinction be used in combination with reinforcement-based procedures?

Ato ensure effectiveness of the extinction procedure

Bto eliminate the need for a punishment procedure

Cto reduce the response effort and resistance to extinction

Dto reduce undesirable effects such as extinction bursts and aggression

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jeniffer at Jun 30, 2024, 01:44 AM

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Edison

5 months ago

B seems like the logical choice - who needs punishment when you can just eliminate the problem entirely?

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Sina

3 months ago

C) to reduce the response effort and resistance to extinction

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Pearly

3 months ago

B) who needs punishment when you can just eliminate the problem entirely?

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Marvel

3 months ago

A) to ensure effectiveness of the extinction procedure

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Wilson

3 months ago

C) to reduce the response effort and resistance to extinction

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Cecily

4 months ago

B) who needs punishment when you can just eliminate the problem entirely?

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Maurine

4 months ago

A) to ensure effectiveness of the extinction procedure

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Kristine

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm going to have to go with D. Anything to avoid that aggression, I've had enough of that in my life!

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Maile

5 months ago

C) to reduce the response effort and resistance to extinction

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Suzan

5 months ago

C is the way to go - less effort means more time for video games, right?

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Leatha

5 months ago

D) to reduce undesirable effects such as extinction bursts and aggression

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Lashonda

5 months ago

Extinction bursts? Sounds like a breakfast cereal! I'll go with D to avoid those pesky side effects.

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Lashaunda

4 months ago

Extinction bursts can be tricky, but using extinction with reinforcement can help.

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Elliot

5 months ago

I agree, D is the best option to avoid extinction bursts.

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Leanna

5 months ago

A) to ensure effectiveness of the extinction procedure

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