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[FinA] Rory presses her face against a window, leaving smudges. When her mother notices, she insists that Rory wash all the windows in the house. Rory avoids pressing her face against windows in the future. Which punishment procedure is this scenario an example of?

[FinB] A student frequently disrupts the class during tests, which distracts other students. When the student is disruptive, the teacher sends the student to the principal’s office, postponing the test to a later date. This behavior continues each time the teacher schedules a test. Which extinction procedure would most likely reduce this behavior?

[FinA] A behavior analyst works with an adult client who engages in aggression to avoid routine checkups. On one occasion, security personnel escorted the client away from the hospital due to aggressive behavior. The behavior analyst is now working in a clinic-based setting to replicate the checkup procedure, using common stimuli, and gradually exposing the client to each step of the appointment. Which type of intervention strategy to minimize aggressive behavior during the medical exam is this approach an example of?

[FinB] Rosita often screams when denied access to her tablet. Her behavior analyst recommends scheduling tablet access for 5 minutes every hour, regardless of her behavior. Which antecedent intervention is the behavior analyst recommending?

[FinB] Kipton, a behavior analyst, asks a speech pathologist to assess his client’s articulation following a shaping procedure he designed and implemented. What is Kipton assessing?

[FinB] Susan, a behavior analyst, is conducting a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) protocol with a client who frequently screams or uses inappropriate phrases to gain attention from others. She aims to replace this behavior by having her client use an appropriate phrase to request attention. When her client uses the appropriate phrase, Susan responds with a high-five. However, each time she introduces the high-five, the client begins to scream. What should Susan have done differently when implementing the DRA procedure in this scenario?

[FinA] Gavino asks to go to the bathroom approximately five times during a 45-minute class period. His teacher implements a procedure to allow Gavino to use the restroom if at least 20 minutes have passed since his last request. Which differential reinforcement procedure is the teacher using?

[FinA] At the start of services, Nathalie’s behavior analyst teaches her how to prepare for her day by prompting her to get dressed, prepare her breakfast, and gather her belongings for her work program. Initially, the treatment team provides visual prompts and reinforcement for each step. As Nathalie develops these skills, the analyst gradually removes reinforcement. Finally, the analyst removes visual supports, and Nathalie is able to independently complete her morning routine. What is the behavior analyst doing in this scenario?

[FinA] A client begins rocking and humming whenever they are asked to complete lengthy reading assignments. Which of the following scenarios illustrates a function-based antecedent intervention?

[FinB] Raul, a 6-year-old, requires significant dental work. His mom reports that whenever he attends an appointment with his dentist, he tends to drop to the floor and l sometimes he throws objects. Raul’s behavior analyst designs a program where his mom starts shaping tolerance to sitting in a chair, having someone touch his mouth, and allowing dental instruments to be used. Raul’s mom receives guidance on how to use differential reinforcement to shape behavior, and how to introduce equipment and elements common to the dentist’s office before he visits his dentist. Which intervention approach to minimize problem behavior during the dental exam is this scenario likely an example of?