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[MidA] Munsif often engages in off-topic conversations with the assistant manager, Callie, especially after working for several hours without social interaction. However, when the lead manager, Tomas, is present, he redirects Munsif back to his work assignments. Under which of the following conditions is Munsif’s problem behavior most likely to occur?

[MidA] Darius displays a range of problem behaviors his caregivers refer to as “tantrums,” this episodes include yelling, flopping, scratching others, and throwing objects-often in combination. The behavior analyst conducts an IISCA where any of these forms of problem behavior result in the delivery of a programmed consequence during test sessions. Which component of the IISCA is the behavior analyst focusing on in this scenario?

[MidB] A behavior analyst is working with Olivia, a fifth-grade student who often yells, pushes materials off her desk, sighs loudly, and throws pencils during independent work. After conducting a functional assessment, the analyst determines that escaping academic demands, gaining access to toys, and receiving attention from her teacher maintain these forms of behaviors. To address this, the analyst teaches Olivia to say, “Can I have a break?” When Olivia uses this phrase, the analyst removes task, and she provides access to preferred items and teacher interaction. Which procedure did the behavior analyst implement?

[MidA] A behavior analyst includes the following in a client’s behavior plan: “Rayna is diagnosed with epilepsy and takes daily anticonvulsant medication. Her most recent seizure occurred 2 months ago and lasted less than 1 minute.” Which section of the behavior plan should include this information?

[MidB] Jaxson’s car is broken and now he often asks to borrow his friend Alice’s car. In the past, Alice tended to let him borrow her car, but Jaxon had not borrowed it. Under which of the following conditions is Jaxon least likely to ask to borrow Alice’s car?

[MidA] A teacher trained in conducting functional analyses (FAs) wants to determine the function of a student’s screaming. The teacher places the student in a room by themselves and observes from outside without programming any antecedents or consequences during this condition. Which FA condition is the teacher running?

[MidA] Based on the provided data, what is the most likely function of kicking?

[MidB] When trying to assess the function of property destruction, Ellie, a behavior analyst, has their client sit in a room with a few non-preferred toys. Ellie watches from the door collecting data and does not provide any consequences or antecedents when the client engages in property destruction. Based on this information, which FA condition is Ellie running?

[MidA] Carlos is supporting a client in a school setting who frequently engages in problem behavior when asked to stop playing games and begin academic tasks. After completing an IISCA, Carlos determines that escape from tasks and continued access to play and social interaction maintains the behavior. The client has a strong echoic repertoire and can repeat short vocal phrases. Carlos plans to use FCT to support transitions. Which behavior would be most appropriate for Carlos to teach the client?

[MidA] Kornelia regularly supervises her employees and checks a box if she observes any problem behavior. She also notes the type of event that occurred before the behavior, such as “another employee approached” or “finished the current session,” and marks any resulting consequences, such as “employee replied promptly” or “began prepping for a new session.” Which method is Kornelia using to assess her employees’ behavior?