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Hayes and Toarmino (1995) discuss the importance of cultural…

Hayes and Toarmino (1995) discuss the importance of cultural diversity in behavior analysis. In a brief response, address the following: Why, in their opinion, might behavior analysts find it difficult to acknowledge the importance of culture? Why is it important for analysts to acknowledge the importance of culture anyway? What dangers do the authors identify in becoming “too” sensitive to diversity? How do the authors recommend practitioners avoid this issue?

A BCBA who generally assists schools in the provision of ser…

A BCBA who generally assists schools in the provision of services to young children with ID is asked to assist in a case involving self-injurious behavior observed in an adolescent with ASD. The BCBA has no experience with this type of case; however, he is the only practitioner in a 100 mile radius. In order to prevent harm to the student, he decides to take the case temporarily while consulting remotely with competent practitioners until a replacement may be found. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Mrs. Maisly is having difficulty with a student in her class…

Mrs. Maisly is having difficulty with a student in her class. She wonders if the teachers from the previous year wouldn’t mind sharing his private notes about how best to handle the student. The teacher declines, as he does not believe the notes would be appropriate if they became school records, but he is willing to discuss his note with her privately. The concerns of Mrs. Maisly’s colleague are most likely related to which of the following?