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 A student practices sight words for one minute every day. The teacher records the correct and incorrect responses and graphs the data on a standard celeration chart. What instructional method is being used?

A student repeatedly taps their pencil during class. The BCaBA has the student intentionally tap their pencil repeatedly for 2 minutes during a break, until they no longer want to do it. What strategy is being used?

A BCaBA is considering overcorrection for spitting. What is the most important consideration before implementation?

A therapist physically guides a learner to zip a coat. As the learner starts to initiate the movement independently, the therapist reduces her contact to just the wrist, and then eventually removes her hands completely. What prompting strategy is being used?

A teacher delivers a sticker every 5 minutes as part of an NCR plan. However, the student is engaging in aggressive behavior at the time the reinforcement is delivered. What’s the likely risk here?

 A student frequently yells out answers in class. The teacher begins reinforcing the student only when they raise their hand and wait to be called on.This is an example of:

A BCaBA needs to assess a non-verbal student with high rates of aggression. The team has no prior data. What’s the best first step?

A behavior technician uses verbal reprimands every time a student throws objects. Over time, the student begins to glare at the technician, refuses to sit near them, and even avoids entering the classroom when that technician is present—even when no demands are being placed.This situation best demonstrates which unwanted effect of punishment?

A child learns to say “dog” when shown a picture of a golden retriever. Later, the child also says “dog” when shown a poodle and a bulldog—without direct teaching.This is an example of:

A teacher gives a student attention every time they interrupt her during class. Over time, the student’s interruptions increase. This is an example of: