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[MidB] Vanessa sees her friend make a snowball and throw it at recess. Vanessa makes a snowball and throws it immediately after she sees her friend throw it. This is an example of which of the following?

[MidB] Over the last few months, Chloe’s vocal repertoire has been steadily increasing. The behavior analyst has decided to add “Vocal mands” to her programs. Which simple schedule of reinforcement would be best for the behavior analyst to use whenever Chloe emits a spontaneous mand?

[MidA] After conducting assessments of Cameron’s preferences, his behavior analyst determines that toy trains are Cameron’s most preferred item. Throughout January, the toy trains worked well to strengthen Cameron’s novel responses in the clinical setting. In February, however, Cameron’s rate of acquisition in the clinic drastically dropped. The behavior analyst discovered that Cameron had received a train set for his birthday at the end of January. Cameron’s parents report that Cameron loves waking up early to play with his trains before coming to the therapy clinic. Which of the following variables is most likely having an impact on the effectiveness of the reinforcer in this scenario?

[MidA] Elliot is working on wiping the table. The behavior analyst working with Elliot begins by targeting the first step in the sequence, which is to wet the washcloth. If Elliot completes the step independently, he receives a token and is then prompted through the remaining steps of the sequence. After Elliot masters the wetting washcloth step, his behavior analyst requires him to independently wet the washcloth and place it on the table to earn a token. Which chaining procedure is the behavior analyst using to teach Elliot how to wipe the table?

[MidB] Marlow’s behavior analyst has taught her to use her communication device to order ice cream at her favorite ice cream shop. Marlow goes to the ice cream shop every Friday and has become independent in ordering her favorite ice cream, specifically from her favorite staff person, Rosalie, who has been there every Friday evening since Marlow learned how to order her ice cream on her communication device. One Friday, Marlow goes to the ice cream shop with her behavior analyst, and Rosalie is not there. Marlow is unable to tell the unfamiliar employee what ice cream she wants to order and becomes visibly agitated. What should the behavior analyst have done to avoid this unwanted effect of reinforcement?

[MidA] Rodrigo is an adult with a severe intellectual disability. He is learning how to make a sandwich. As they progress through the steps of a task analysis, Shari, his behavior analyst, says, “Open the refrigerator,” and places his hand on the handle of the refrigerator door. Rodrigo does not respond, so she places her hand on his and gently assists him in opening the door as she says, “Open the refrigerator” again. Which type of prompt Shari is using to teach Rodrigo?

[MidB] Tara gathers five toys that Ellie’s teacher reported as her favorites. She places all five toys in front of Ellie and asks her to choose one. After Ellie selects a toy, Tara removes the remaining items and allows her to play with the chosen toy for a short time. Tara repeats this process multiple times, presenting all five toys each time. What type of preference assessment is Tara using?

[MidB] Malik provides a checklist of daily living skills to his client’s parents and asks them to rate which skills they feel are most important for their child to learn. Malik is conducting which of the following?

The below question is the last question on this exam. After answering the question and BEFORE submitting the exam, please rip up your scratch paper in front of the camera.   [MidA] While working on a social skills program, when asked, “How are you?” or “How was your day?” a client only responds, “I’m fine.” Given this scenario, what should Devon, the behavior analyst, do to avoid this unwanted effect of reinforcement?

[MidB] Marion scratches adults to obtain their attention.attention is withheld for an extended period, Marion frequently engages in a 15-minute tantrum. Marion’s history is such that scratching has resulted in the delivery of other reinforcers by her mother and father (e.g., access to preferred edibles or tangible items). Marion’s therapist has been teaching her to tap an adult on the arm with her hand or finger to receive the adult’s attention instead of scratching.When Marion engages in this new response, her mother and father deliver attention immediately, after which she can request desired foods or toys.of the following was the teacher’s primary consideration when selecting tapping on the arm as the target skill?