Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) — Question 8

When demands are placed on Raoul, he is often observed to hit his head, bite his hand, or slap the therapist. These behaviors are reinforced by termination of the demands. Taken together, these behaviors comprise

Answer options

• A. an establishing operation.
• B. a functional response class.
• C. respondent behaviors.
• D. a topographical response class. B

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is B, a functional response class, as it refers to a group of behaviors that serve the same function, in this case, the escape from demands. The other options do not accurately describe the behaviors: A refers to conditions that increase the effectiveness of a reinforcer, C pertains to involuntary responses, and D describes behaviors classified by their physical form rather than their function.