11/22/2025
Quiz: Section B Concepts and Principals
“Path 2 Pass” BCBA Study Guide 6th Edition Task List 2025/26”
Jason Lantier, BCBA, LBA & Dr Michael Comiskey, PsyD, BCBA, LBA
1. What is the definition of "behavior" in the context of behavior analysis?
A) A response to a stimulus that is not observable
B)Any observable and measurable action
C) A mental process that cannot be measured
D) A reaction that does not involve learning
2. How would you define a "response"?
A) A subset of behavior defined by a specific action
B)Any outcome resulting from behavior
C) A cumulative effect of various behaviors
D) A stimulus that elicits a reaction
3. A "response class" includes:
A) All behaviors that are reinforced by the same consequence
B)Only behaviors within a specific context
C) Behaviors dictated by external stimuli
D) All observable actions regardless of reinforcement
4. Which statement best defines a "stimulus class"?
A) A group of stimuli that evoke the same response
B)A single discrete stimulus
C) Stimuli that have no relationship to each other
D) Stimuli that has relationship to each other
5. Respondent conditioning is characterized by:
A) Learning through reinforcement
B)Association of an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus
C) Learning through punishment
D) Teaching skills in academic settings
6. Which of the following describes operant conditioning?
A) Behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it
B)Behavior is learned only through observation
C) Behavior occurs without any consequences
D) Behavior is not learned through observation
7. Positive reinforcement involves:
A) Removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior
B)Presenting a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior
C) Adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease behavior
D) Ignoring behavior to stop it
Jason Lantier & Dr. Michael Comiskey
8. Negative reinforcement involves:
A) Adding a stimulus to increase behavior
B)Removing a stimulus to decrease behavior
C) Removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior
D) Presenting a punishment to discourage behavior
9. Positive punishment happens when:
A) A positive outcome follows a behavior
B)An aversive stimulus is added to decrease behavior
C) A pleasant stimulus is withheld
D) Behavior is ignored
10. Negative punishment is characterized by:
A) Adding a stimulus to decrease behavior
B)Removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease behavior
C) Increasing behavior by adding a reward
D) Ignoring desired behavior
