The bait question is one of the standard behavior-provoking questions used in the Behavior Analysis Interview.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not applicable
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

In a Behavior Analysis Interview, interviewers use behavior-provoking questions to elicit concrete, past-behavior-based responses rather than general statements. Bait questions are designed to prompt the candidate to reveal how they actually think and act in real situations, which helps the interviewer assess reliability, decision-making, and compatibility with the role. Because this approach relies on presenting prompts that encourage truthful, specific examples and a more accurate portrayal of behavior, it is a standard tactic within the method. So the statement is correct: bait questions are a commonly used, expected part of the Behavior Analysis Interview. If someone suggested it’s optional or not routinely used, that would underestimate how these prompts anchor judgments in concrete behavior rather than theory or self-presentation.