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[U1Q] Elsa evaluates which procedure is best for teaching a skill. First, she collects baseline data for two participants. Then she introduces two different teaching procedures for one participant, rapidly alternating between the two conditions. When stability is reached in baseline for a second participant and in the treatment phase for the first participant, she introduces the two different teaching procedures for the second participant. What is this an example of?

[U2Q] Aiden is telling a parent that the functional analysis indicated that aggression was likely maintained by access to preferred items. The parent asks why the aggression sometimes occurs during demands, but Aiden replies that there is variability in behavior and it is most likely that access maintains the aggression. Which of the following best describes the belief that Aiden’s explanation suggests?

[U2Q] Francis told his friends that consciousness is as important as everything else because the world is consciousness. Which of the following best describes the belief that Francis’ statement represents?

[U1Q] Akela placed rats on either an FR2 or an FR6 schedule of reinforcement for lever pressing. She then placed lever pressing on extinction to examine the likelihood of an extinction burst following either of these reinforcement schedules. What is this an example of?

After _____ psychotherapy, patients and parents should be encouraged to continue to implement skills learned during therapy, particularly in response to reminders of the trauma, which can prompt symptom recurrence.

[U5Q] Lisbeth introduces herself to everyone at the party because she is fearless. This is an example of which type of explanation for behavior?

[U3Q] Amy’s goal was to lose 20 pounds. Her trainer slowly increased her exercise training each week until she worked out five times a week to lose weight more quickly. What is this an example of?

[U3Q] Kara grew up in a small farm town that grew a lot of produce. After a disease wipes out all their crops, many begin to start raising livestock and decorative plants. Seeing others’ success, Kara’s family also begins raising livestock. This is an example of which source of cultural variation?

[U5Q] Which of the following is an example of a structural definition?

[U5Q] What is the most parsimonious explanation for the kitten’s meowing at the door?