Author: Anonymous

[U5Q] Mario repeatedly slaps his face if a particularly noisy and non-preferred peer sits too close to him at the sheltered workshop. This typically results in his removal from the area to a “quiet time” setting. Mario likes listening to classical music through his headphones. Which of the following actions would the behavior analyst take if they were following a verbal behavior approach?

[U5Q] Christopher is teaching his client to answer questions about common objects. He holds up a picture of a carrot and asks, “What do you eat that is orange?” The client responds, “Carrot.” Over time, Christopher fades the picture, and the client correctly answers the question without the visual prompt. Christopher is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

[U6Q] Cory says, “Want chip yes.” Her therapist waits 3 seconds, holds up a chip, and models the correct response by saying, “Chip.” Cory echoes, “Chip,” and receives the chip. What should the therapist do if Cory independently says, “Chip” on the next trial?

[U6Q] Courtney, a behavior analyst, is selecting a communication method for Marcel, a non-vocal learner who interacts with multiple teachers, therapists, and peers throughout the day. Courtney chooses a picture-based system because various communication partners can easily understand it. Which advantage of selection-based responding is being considered?

[U3Q] Elijah, a behavior analyst, is teaching his client Toby how to use a spoon correctly during mealtimes. Elijah presents a bowl of cereal and a spoon, then waits 5 seconds for Toby to pick up the spoon. When Toby does not respond, Elijah says, “Pick up the spoon.” Toby still does not pick it up. What should Elijah do next when using least-to-most prompt fading with the learner?

[U4Q] Camila is teaching her client, Violet, to label items in her natural environment. During playtime, Violet reaches for a toy truck. Camila holds the truck and asks, “What’s this?” Violet says, “Truck,” and Camila hands her the truck while praising her response. Throughout the session, Camila continues to hold up objects that Violet shows interest in for Violet to label, reinforcing correct responses. Which of the following teaching strategies is Camila using with Violet?

[U6Q] Sawyer is working with Meredith in her home. Sawyer tells Meredith, “Go wash your hands.” Sawyer delivers praise after Meredith washes her hands. Sawyer then says, “Go to the kitchen and get a fork and a plate.” Next, Sawyer asks, “What are you holding?” and Meredith responds, “Fork.” Sawyer then tells Meredith to get a snack that she can eat with a fork. Which basic element is Sawyer while teaching in this scenario?

[U4Q] Shirley is learning how to change a tire. Frank first has Shirley complete the steps in order, one step at a time. He then teaches her the first step of pulling out the jack from the trunk and then prompts her through the rest of the steps until the tire is changed. Once she masters the first step, Frank then teaches the second step of aligning the jack to the frame of the vehicle and then prompts her through the rest of the steps. Once she masters the second step independently, Frank teaches Shirley the third step in the sequence and continues to do this until all the steps are mastered. Which chaining procedure is Frank using to teach Shirley the skill?

[U4Q] Piper has been referred to behavior analyst Michael due to persistent “non-compliance” at school over the past few months. During an observation, Michael notes that Piper is given multiple and varied instructions during class and engages in escape-maintained property destruction. He decides to target instruction-following and compliance skills. To begin, Michael works with Piper outside on the playground (a preferred setting for her) and plans to gradually transfer the skill back to the classroom. Which teaching method would be best for Michael to use?

[U5Q] Priya is working with her client, Alphonso, to build conversational skills about household items. She shows him a photo of a toothbrush and asks, “What do you use to clean your teeth?” Alphonso says, “Toothbrush.” Over the course of several sessions, Priya systematically fades out the visual prompt. Eventually, Alphonso responds accurately to the question without the picture. Which stimulus control transfer procedure is Priya using?