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[U5Q] Carly is standing at the door to the backyard. Her mom comes to the door and signs, “Open.” Carly makes a reasonable approximation of the sign, “Open.” Her mom opens the door, and Carly goes out to play in the backyard. Later, Carly goes to the back door and signs, “Open” without a model of the sign. Carly’s mom is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

[U5Q] Zach’s parents state that he repeats words that his parents and sister say frequently, however he does not ask for what he wants or needs. Instead, when he wants something, he begins to cry, and the parents try to figure out what he wants by bringing him various items until he stops crying. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?

[U5Q] Darius is conducting a communication assessment with a learner named Maya. He observes that Maya doesn’t use vocal speech but has learned to request preferred toys and activities by copying signs modeled by her teacher. However, Maya isn’t yet able to independently label familiar people, everyday objects, or locations using signs. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?

[U3Q] Ben is learning to mand for hugs using an augmentative and alternative communication device (AAC). When Ben indicates that he wants a hug, his therapist gently nudges his hand in the direction of the “hug” button on his AAC device. The therapist is using which type of prompt?

[U5Q] Mario repeatedly slaps his face if a particularly noisy and non-preferred peer sits too close to him at the sheltered workshop. This typically results in his removal from the area to a “quiet time” setting. Mario likes listening to classical music through his headphones. Which of the following actions would the behavior analyst take if they were following a verbal behavior approach?

[U5Q] Christopher is teaching his client to answer questions about common objects. He holds up a picture of a carrot and asks, “What do you eat that is orange?” The client responds, “Carrot.” Over time, Christopher fades the picture, and the client correctly answers the question without the visual prompt. Christopher is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

[U6Q] Cory says, “Want chip yes.” Her therapist waits 3 seconds, holds up a chip, and models the correct response by saying, “Chip.” Cory echoes, “Chip,” and receives the chip. What should the therapist do if Cory independently says, “Chip” on the next trial?

[U6Q] Courtney, a behavior analyst, is selecting a communication method for Marcel, a non-vocal learner who interacts with multiple teachers, therapists, and peers throughout the day. Courtney chooses a picture-based system because various communication partners can easily understand it. Which advantage of selection-based responding is being considered?

[U3Q] Elijah, a behavior analyst, is teaching his client Toby how to use a spoon correctly during mealtimes. Elijah presents a bowl of cereal and a spoon, then waits 5 seconds for Toby to pick up the spoon. When Toby does not respond, Elijah says, “Pick up the spoon.” Toby still does not pick it up. What should Elijah do next when using least-to-most prompt fading with the learner?

[U4Q] Camila is teaching her client, Violet, to label items in her natural environment. During playtime, Violet reaches for a toy truck. Camila holds the truck and asks, “What’s this?” Violet says, “Truck,” and Camila hands her the truck while praising her response. Throughout the session, Camila continues to hold up objects that Violet shows interest in for Violet to label, reinforcing correct responses. Which of the following teaching strategies is Camila using with Violet?