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[MidA] A behavior analyst is supporting a teen in a community center who has been engaging in precursors and aggression. After conducting an interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA), the analyst determines that the aggression often occurs when the staff denies the teen access to electronics while alone with staff members. To enhance communication, the behavior analyst works on shaping the teen’s initial phrase (e.g., “Phone now?”) into a more complete request (e.g., “Can I use my phone now?”). This is an example of the behavior analyst focusing on:

[MidB] A behavior analyst has trained Mr. Lee, a group home staff member, to conduct a functional analysis to identify the function of a resident’s loud vocalizations. During the session, Mr. Lee directs his attention to another resident while initially ignoring Eli. Each time Eli shouts or whines, Mr. Lee immediately turns to him and reprimands him for interrupting. This sequence is repeated several times during a 10-minute observation. Which FA condition is Mr. Lee running?

[U3Q] Following an IISCA, Marcus, a behavior analyst, taught Lily to exchange a single “break” icon instead of tantruming. He then shaped this behavior to include “I need a break,” and finally to combine icons saying “Please help me get a break.” This intervention exemplifies which of the following?

[U3Q] Following IISCA results, it is determined that Katie needs a way to request escape from social demands and access to stereotypy in her preferred area instead of engaging in precursors or problem behavior. Katie’s behavior analyst first teaches her to say “my way” to request a break when presented with a demand. Next, Katie is taught to say, “May I have my way,” and this sentence is gradually shaped to, “Excuse me, may I have my way please.” The behavior analyst conducted which of the following?

[MidB] Based on the provided data, what is the likely function of eloping?

[MidA] Paul begins banging his head whenever he has to work on his homework for more than 15 minutes, which leads his mother to let him take prolonged breaks to work on his artwork. To address this, the behavior analyst suggests that Paul be given a short break for artwork after every 10 minutes of homework. Which antecedent intervention is the behavior analyst using?

[MidB] Paul is completing a functional analysis to find the function of a client’s hand biting. The client is given access to highly preferred activities with no demands placed. Paul provides frequent praise and attention during play but ignores any hand biting. Which of the following FA conditions is Paul running?

[MidA] A behavior therapist trained in functional analyses wants to determine the function of a client’s behavior of getting out of their seat and running around the room. The therapist places the client in a room while she silently writes in a notebook, avoiding interactions. If the client gets up and runs around, the therapist immediately turns and asks the client to, “Stop.” Which FA condition is the therapist running?

[MidB] A behavior analyst is conducting a functional analysis to determine the function of a client’s bizarre vocalizations in the workplace. The behavior analyst sets up a condition where they present an aversive task. If the client engages in bizarre vocalizations, the analyst removes the task for up to 30 seconds before presenting it again. Which FA condition is the behavior analyst running?

[MidA] Ayana, a behavior analyst, includes the following statement in Mateo’s behavior plan: “A total of six observations were completed-four at school during academic activities and two during after-school care. Each lasted approximately 45 minutes. A total of 18 instances of throwing objects were recorded, with 13 at school and 5 during after-care. Throwing appeared to be maintained by escape from task demands. The FAST was also conducted with school staff and Mateo’s father, supporting the same function.” This information belongs in which section of the formal behavior plan? In which section of the formal behavior plan does this information belong?