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[U7Q] A paraprofessional tells a behavior analyst that a chi…

[U7Q] A paraprofessional tells a behavior analyst that a child’s astrological sign is causing them to talk out in the classroom during instructional activities. The behavior analyst decides to look for observable, measurable controlling variables in the child’s classroom. This behavior analyst is adhering to which characteristic of the scientist-practitioner model? 

[U7Q] Elena works as a school behavior analyst in a special…

[U7Q] Elena works as a school behavior analyst in a special education classroom. Franco is a new student with significant intellectual delays who has entered the class and has a history of engaging in polydipsia (excessive drinking of water). Elena talks to her supervisor, who suggests she conduct a literature search about polydipsia. What should Elena have already done as part of her literature review prior to identifying the topics and terms to search?

[U7Q] Casey finds an article and identifies that the partici…

[U7Q] Casey finds an article and identifies that the participants and target behavior in the article are similar to that of their clients. They study the graphs in the article and are pleased with the findings. Now they want to replicate this study with their clients and start creating a full program and procedure. Which part of the research article is the best place for Casey to find the information they need?

[U7Q] Sawyer works as a school behavior analyst in a special…

[U7Q] Sawyer works as a school behavior analyst in a special education classroom. Hallie is a new student in the class and has a history of engaging in pica. Sawyer is not familiar with pica and talks to his supervisor, who suggests he conduct a literature search about pica. What should Sawyer have already done as part of his literature review prior to identifying the topics and terms to search?