Blog

Shortly after initiating service, behavior analysts should discuss the limitations to confidentiality with clients and document this discussion.

During a summer reading program, Sarah’s local library implements a new reinforcement strategy to encourage children to read more books. To earn a special reward, a child must meet both of the following criteria within a four-week period: read at least 20 books (response requirement) and attend at least four weekly reading group sessions (time-based requirement). This strategy is an example of which type of reinforcement schedule?

Jeremy has been participating in a new online language learning program where he earns points for each lesson completed. The program is designed to gradually increase the challenge: initially, Jeremy needs to complete just one lesson to earn 10 points. After earning the first 10 points, he must complete two lessons for the next 10 points, then three lessons for the next, and so on. This pattern of increasing the number of lessons required for the same reward continues as Jeremy progresses through the program. This method of adjusting the lesson completion requirement for rewards is an example of:

A compound schedule of reinforcement combines

In a multiple schedule of reinforcement, each component schedule is correlated with

Identify the type of schedule in the image below

A behavior analyst works with a young child named Ben with ASD who engages in delayed echolalic speech. During free play, the practitioner observes the child reprimanding a doll for having wet pants, referring to the doll as “Ben”. Then the child grabs the doll and shakes it repeatedly. Additionally, there appears to be some bruising on the Ben’s arm. The behavior analysts should

Indicate if an independent (I) or dependent (D) variable is depicted in the bold type: A self-management intervention increases students’ task engagement.

Which is NOT a primary form of the multiple baseline design?

Which schedule of reinforcement is used primarily during the initial stages of learning new behaviors?