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The teacher provides social attention during reading time contingent on their students completing approximately 10 minutes of independent reading. The teacher provides social attention for every 20 math problems their students complete during math time. This is an example of a:

The teacher says, “Complete history items 20 through 23 for homework.” Octavius writes down, “Complete history items 20 through 23 for homework” in his notebook. This is an example of a:

Willow drives a red car. Willow is driving in the car when her favorite song comes on. She reaches down, clasps the volume knob, and turns it to the right. When she turns the knob to the right, the song plays loudly in the car. Willow sings along to her favorite song. A person in a nearby car glares at Willow. Which of the following describes the function of the response?    

Terrance really likes to play basketball at recess, but there is only one ball available in the gym. Terrance hurries to be first in line to go to recess when his teacher instructs the students to transition to the gym. When he gets to the gym, he gets the one basketball to himself. His peers look disappointed that they did not get the ball. Which of the following describes the function of the response?

Ishani got food poisoning after eating salmon. The next time Ishani smells salmon, she starts to feel nauseated. The smell of the salmon eliciting nausea is an example of a(n):

Rinaldo has been sick with a stomach flu for the last two days. When his friend texts him to ask if he wants to get dinner at their favorite restaurant, he declines the invitation. What effect did the antecedent have on behavior?

Which of the following demonstrates a strengthening effect on behavior? 

The new iPhone is available for sale. Vignette needs a new phone because her phone is broken. Vignette’s phone being broken is an example of an:      

Solana wants to stay more hydrated throughout the day. She purchases a 40-ounce water bottle and sets a reminder on her phone to drink 8 ounces of water every 30 minutes. It takes her about 1 minute to drink 8 ounces of water. She will refill her water bottle three times a day while she is at work. Which part of this scenario exemplifies the fundamental property of temporal locus?

Which of the following is an example of the generality dimension of applied behavior analysis?