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Select the incorrect pairing to describe the type of medium and example of medium.

A teacher knows a student usually refuses to write. Before asking the student to complete a writing task, the teacher gives three easy directions the student reliably follows: “clap your hands,” “touch your nose,” and “stand up.” Then the teacher says, “Start your writing.” The student complies. This is an example of:

 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?