Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Question 22

What is the MOST important measure of behavior when the goal is to decrease the number of cigarettes smoked per day?

Answer options

• A. duration per cigarette
• B. inter-response time
• C. percentage
• D. rate

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The rate of cigarette smoking is the most crucial measure because it directly reflects the frequency of smoking behavior over time. Duration per cigarette, inter-response time, and percentage are less effective in capturing the overall smoking habit compared to the rate, which indicates how many cigarettes are smoked in a specific time frame.