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[U3Q] Julia, a behavior analyst, is working with Marcus, who hits whenever caregivers tell him “put on your shoes.” A brief contingency probe confirmed that escaping the instruction maintains Marcus’s hitting. Julia begins by prompting an omnibus mand when presenting the non-preferred instruction to reduce instances of hitting. Over time, the client is taught to accept the denial of the mand and to complete the task without engaging in problem behavior. This intervention exemplifies:

[U3Q] After conducting an IISCA, behavior analyst Sophie determined that her client, Nova, engaged in precursor and problem behavior when she was denied access to a preferred leisure activity and asked to complete chores. Sophie implemented an intervention where she taught Nova to use a green icon as part of a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS®) to request access to the preferred activity. This intervention exemplifies which of the following?

[U1Q] Which scenario illustrates a function-based intervention?

[U3Q] Janice conducted a brief functional analysis in a client’s home, ensuring the client’s safety throughout the process. Using the results, she developed an intervention that reduced the client’s problem behaviors by 90%. This assessment demonstrates which of the following?

[U3Q] After an FA showed Emma engaged in precursors when denied her favorite music, analyst Rachel taught Emma to say “song” to request music. This intervention exemplifies which of the following?

[U1Q] Amos, a behavior analyst, notes in Carter’s behavior plan that Carter has a degenerative neurological disorder and requires seizure medication. He includes the name of the medication, dosage, and the prescribing doctor’s information. Which section of a formal behavior plan should this appear in?

[U3Q] Robert conducts an IISCA with a client who throws work materials when given independent tasks. In the test condition, the client receives a 30-second break and access to blocks contingent on throwing. In the control condition, the client has continuous access to blocks and no demands are presented. Which IISCA component is illustrated in this scenario?

[U1Q] Which of the following is an example of a topography-based treatment model?

[U1Q] Harper texts others at very short intervals-often less than 30 seconds apart-if they have not responded immediately. As a result, others have started blocking Harper’s phone number, so they don’t get constant messages. What is the main concern with Harper’s behavior?

[U3Q] Vanessa is consulting with her new client’s aunt. During the indirect assessment, the aunt reports that the client’s tantrums occur when asked to switch from video games to homework. To test this hypothesis, Vanessa asks the aunt to instruct the client to begin homework while the game console is briefly taken away and watches for tantrums. This is an example of a(n):