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The first identification test performed on a clinical isolate of gram-­‐positive, catalase-­‐ positive cocci would likely be the:

Select the incorrect pairing to describe the type of medium and example of medium.

A teacher knows a student usually refuses to write. Before asking the student to complete a writing task, the teacher gives three easy directions the student reliably follows: “clap your hands,” “touch your nose,” and “stand up.” Then the teacher says, “Start your writing.” The student complies. This is an example of:

 A student practices sight words for one minute every day. The teacher records the correct and incorrect responses and graphs the data on a standard celeration chart. What instructional method is being used?

A student repeatedly taps their pencil during class. The BCaBA has the student intentionally tap their pencil repeatedly for 2 minutes during a break, until they no longer want to do it. What strategy is being used?

A BCaBA is considering overcorrection for spitting. What is the most important consideration before implementation?

A therapist physically guides a learner to zip a coat. As the learner starts to initiate the movement independently, the therapist reduces her contact to just the wrist, and then eventually removes her hands completely. What prompting strategy is being used?

A teacher delivers a sticker every 5 minutes as part of an NCR plan. However, the student is engaging in aggressive behavior at the time the reinforcement is delivered. What’s the likely risk here?

 A student frequently yells out answers in class. The teacher begins reinforcing the student only when they raise their hand and wait to be called on.This is an example of:

A BCaBA needs to assess a non-verbal student with high rates of aggression. The team has no prior data. What’s the best first step?