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[U2Q] DeeDee has determined molding clay as an effective reinforcer for having her client fold laundry. DeeDee makes sure she is always using new, soft molding clay over older and harder clay that does not mold well. DeeDee is specifically attending to which parameter of reinforcement?

[U3Q] A nurse wants to teach an 80-year-old patient which medications to take that week. The nurse uses a yellow highlighter to highlight the labels of the correct medications and leaves the labels of the incorrect medications unhighlighted. This is an example of which of the following?

[U2Q] Which of the following is an example of shaping?

[U3Q] Alani is working on using phonics to sound out written words in a Discrete Trial Training (DTT) setting. Monica shows Alani the first word, which Alani reads aloud correctly on the first try. Monica reinforces the response with a token and marks a correct response on her data sheet. What should Monica do next as a part of the DTT session?

[U3Q] Amara is working with a young adult named Lars, who has limited independent living skills. Amara decides to teach Lars how to read public transportation schedules so he can travel independently. Once Lars learns this skill, he can use it in various contexts, such as getting to school, visiting friends, or attending community events. Which of the following was Amara’s main consideration when selecting reading transportation schedules as the target skill?

[U5Q] Giovanni is looking at a vending machine, feeling hungry and thirsty after a long walk. He turns to his friend and asks, “Do you have a dollar?” What antecedents are evoking Giovanni’s response?

[U2Q] A teacher notices that a student often engages in off-task behaviors during group activities. To encourage participation, the teacher provides praise when the student participates in group activities for at least 15-minutes. Which characteristic of behavior is being targeted using differential reinforcement?

[U2Q] The police officer rang the doorbell at Donald’s front door several times. Donald did not respond. The officer then repeatedly knocked on Donald’s front door. Without success, the officer finally shouted loudly, “Sir, please open the door. This is the police!” while banging on the door. What is illustrated when the police officer starts shouting and banging on the door?

[U3Q] Ana has begun working with a 6-year-old client named Libby. During her initial evaluation, Ana meets with Libby’s family and teachers to review the proposed treatment plan and gather their input on what goals they consider most important. They all agree that Libby’s inability to request food or help during meals and daily routines is causing significant disruptions and should be prioritized. Which of the following was Ana’s main consideration when selecting these target skills?

[U2Q] Wren wants to identify a reinforcer that will maintain responding when a schedule is thinned. Wren asks her client Maria to complete four tasks to receive a piece of her favorite candy. Wren subsequently increases the number of required tasks Maria must complete to six tasks and then eight tasks. When Wren increases the number of tasks Maria must complete to receive a piece of candy to ten tasks, Maria stops responding. Which of the following assessments did Wren use?