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[FinA] A behavior analyst is teaching a client to tolerate brushing teeth. They start by having the client hold the toothbrush, then touch it to their lips, then brush one tooth, gradually increasing until the client brushes all teeth. Which antecedent intervention is being used?

[FinB] Klaus, a 2-year-old, has started throwing food from his high chair. Each time he does this, his mother responds by saying, “No, no, Klaus, we don’t throw food,” in a sweet voice and smiling. Despite her response, Klaus continues to throw food whenever his mother is in the room. Which extinction procedure would be most effective for reducing this behavior?

[FinB] During recess, Brandon repeatedly spins in circles for long periods of time, ignoring opportunities to play with peers. This behavior delays transitions back to class. What type of problem with behavior does this illustrate?

[FinB] Yuri moves up a level when cooperating with peers and following directions during social activities. When he pushes or yells at a peer, he is dropped one level down, which results in less frequent pushing or yelling. Which punishment procedure does this scenario exemplify?

[FinA] Brigitte recently received a new video game console. Occasionally, her parents allow Brigitte to play video games for hours, while at other times, they do not allow her access to video games for a day or two. Recently, when her parents turn off the video game and tell her it is time to stop playing, Brigitte yells at them. In response, her parents allow her to continue playing for a while longer. While the parents are not concerned with the intensity of this behavior, they want Brigitte to engage in other leisure activities and complete household chores rather than spending so much time playing video games. Which intervention would be the most appropriate for a behavior analyst to use in this scenario?

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[FinB] Based on the provided data, what is the most likely function of face slapping?

[FinB] A multidisciplinary team that includes the behavior analyst, preschool teacher, school principal, occupational therapist, and the student’s father supports a preschool student. During a progress meeting, the team reviews data that show that the student has been engaging in increasing instances of bolting behavior, specifically during circle time. The school principal suggests incorporating music therapy into the student’s day, as this has been effective for other students. What is the best course of action for the behavior analyst to take in this scenario?

[FinB] Faisal frequently scratches his arms during class, causing skin irritation. A functional analysis reveals that adult attention maintains this behavior. His teacher begins providing attention only when Faisal places his hands flat on the desk and ignores Faisal when he scratches his arms. Which differential reinforcement procedure is Faisal’s behavior analyst using?

[FinA] Reuben screams loudly for candy every time he is with his mom in the checkout line at the grocery store. The behavior analyst teaches Reuben’s mom to ignore the screaming when it occurs. Initially, Reuben’s screaming becomes much more frequent, about five times more often than before the intervention. After a few trips to the grocery store, the intensity and frequency of the screaming begin to decrease. Which unwanted effect of extinction is this scenario an example of?