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Compare and contrast alternative schedules with conjunctive schedules.

What is the term for environment-environment relations that are constant over many, many generations?

Which schedule of reinforcement occurs when two or more contingencies of reinforcement operate independently and simultaneously for two or more behaviors?

Johnny tells his little brother, “Gimmie the Xbox or I’m gonna bite you!” Little brother meekly hands over the Xbox. In the past, Johnny has followed through and bit him. For the little brother, what did Johnny’s statement function as?

Match the basic intermittent schedule on the left with the specific response pattern it produces on the right.

For each description on the left, select the name of that type of probe on the right.

This question has 2 parts. For full credit, both parts must be answered correctly. First, describe how the sight of an RBT can become a CMO-R for escape for a client (2 pts). Then, describe how this can impact the client’s outcomes (1 pts).

This question has multiple parts. For full credit, both questions must be answered accurately. First, compare and contrast a mixed schedule and a multiple schedule (1pt). Second, give a novel example of when a BCBA might use a mixed schedule with a client (1pt). Third, give a reason why a mixed schedule might be preferable over a multiple schedule in clinical practice (1pt).

Consider the following contingency: MO(Food Deprivation) -> SD(Green Light On) –> Response(Lever Press)–>Conditioned SR+ (Sound of Dispenser) –> Unconditioned SR+ (Food Onset) According to the CHH chapter, the MO has [number1] direct effects on other parts of the contingency, and [number2] indirect effects on other parts of the contingency. (Type a numeral.)

This test consists of multiple types of questions. The first set of questions are multiple choice, matching, multiple answer, and/or fill-in-the-blank. The second set of questions are short answer essay style. There are more multiple choice questions than essay questions, but essay questions are worth more points towards the exam score. Please be mindful of the timer and budget your time accordingly.