An RBT is conducting discrete trial instruction learning tri…

An RBT is conducting discrete trial instruction learning trials with a child working on building receptive communication skills. One of the child’s targets is “Touch ball” in an array of 3 stimuli. The RBT places out the 3 stimuli and immediately provides a physical prompt for the child to touch the ball. On the next trial, the RBT places out the stimuli and provides a gestural/model prompt of touching the ball. On the next trial, the RBT gives the child the opportunity to “Touch ball” without a prompt. Which of the following strategies for transferring stimulus control is the RBT using? 

Each night before bed you sing “head, shoulders, knees, and…

Each night before bed you sing “head, shoulders, knees, and toes” with your toddler. You have been singing this song consistently with them for about a year, and they complete the actions (i.e., touching head, shoulders, knees, and toes) directly after you each time. Which of the following is likely TRUE regarding this example? 

A BCBA is working with a child in a school setting who engag…

A BCBA is working with a child in a school setting who engages in peer-mediated aggression. The BCBA directs the teacher to set 5-min intervals and provide reinforcement in the form of delivering a small edible reinforcer at the end of each 5-min interval as long as the child does not engage in the aggression in that interval. If the child engages in aggression during the interval, the teacher resets the interval. This is an example of: 

Coumadin and Aspirin were administered. Monitoring of vital…

Coumadin and Aspirin were administered. Monitoring of vital signs and GCS will continue in the Neurological ICU.    Four hours later, you pass by the patient’s room to assess the patient.  After assuring the patient is unresponsive, with a weak thready pulse and apnea, what should be done FIRST?   Choose only ONE