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Lucy has noted a decrease in developmental milestones in a client with traumatic brain injury (TBI) over the past year, while the client’s mother reports a regression in previously acquired skills. This situation illustrates:

A swollen lymph node in the throat is an example of a:

Jason’s medical report following his fall indicated brain swelling, hematomas, increased intracranial pressure, and hypovolemic shock. What type of injury is described?

Which of the following is true regarding promoting social competence while prioritizing independence?

Both Aria and Gerardo were diagnosed with dementia. However, only Aria exhibits challenging behavior. Due to her challenging behavior, Aria is at risk of declining faster than Gerardo.

Luisa’s therapist delivers reinforcement on an FR1 schedule when Luisa correctly stacks two matching blocks on top of one another. The therapist delivers reinforcement on an FR4 schedule when Luisa points to the matching blocks. Luisa can do either of these actions freely, and neither is directed by the therapist. This is an example of what type of schedule of reinforcement?

Zahira goes to the music store to purchase an instrument. While she is there, she sees a red guitar, a black bass guitar, and a transparent banjo. This is an example of a:

Trent is sunbathing at the beach when he suddenly needs to use the restroom. He sees a nice-looking restroom near the boardwalk, but it is across the burning hot sand, and his brother took his sandals. He looks in the other direction and sees a smelly port-o-potty that takes a short walk in the grass to reach. Trent’s feet are still tender from walking on the hot sand earlier, so he walks the shorter distance across the grass to the port-a-potty and relieves himself there. Which of the following is functioning as an SDP in this scenario?

Carver is interested in increasing his daily intake of water toward his goal of 100 ounces of water per day. What application of behavior analysis is most relevant to Carver’s intervention plan?

Harold’s son has reported that his father, who has recently received a diagnosis of dementia, has begun to display an unpleasant body odor and frequently wears soiled clothing.   Which sign of dementia is being described?