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[U1Q] Wendy participates in a conference presentation that reviews how behavior analysts would talk about traits and states from the perspective of radical behaviorism. What is this an example of?

[U3Q] While stranded on an island, four castaways discussed how to make a boat so they can sail to safety. The group started to lash logs together to make the boat. Which of the following statements related to this scenario exemplifies a contextualistic perspective?

[U2Q] Trinity is distraught after being rejected from her preferred college. Her family says that “This is all part of a divine plan for you, and things will work out as intended.” Which of the following best describes the belief that her family’s statement represents?

If charges q1 = [l] μC ; q2 = -[m] μC;  q3 = [n] μC are arranged as shown in below figure, where r13 = [r] cm  and r23 = [x] cm. The resultant force experienced by charge q3 =   ……………………N  

[U3Q] Which of the following is true about Charles Darwin?

[U1Q] In a clinic, Ridley uses a shaping procedure to teach a client to tolerate daily hygiene skills. When the client is able to tolerate one dimension of a skill, Ridley increases or adds another dimension that is reinforced with access to preferred items. What is this an example of?

Which of the following would not be a characteristic of an abusive parent?

[U1Q] Troy has college students complete a computer task that involves matching shapes. During the study, Troy steadily increases the response requirement for a monetary reinforcer to assess how responding changes over time. What is this an example of?

[U3Q] Jesse’s goal was to decrease the amount of time watching television each week. He gradually changed the reinforcement contingencies each week until he was watching television for no longer than six hours per week. What is this an example of?

[U1Q] A BCBA has determined that Samuel’s tantrum behavior is likely maintained by escape from self-care tasks. The BCBA recommends letting Samuel “cool off” by sending him to his room if he engages in a tantrum when his parents ask him to complete a self-care task. Which dimension of ABA is this a violation of?