A therapist says, “If you hit, you won’t get tokens.” The child continues to hit and only decreases hitting after tokens are withheld several times. What best explains this change in behavior?

Over time, a therapist starts recording “refusal” behavior whenever the student doesn’t respond right away, even though the original definition required a 30-second delay. What is this an example of?

Which of the following best distinguishes the Premack Principle from bribery?

Which of the following is the best operational definition of off-task behavior?

A student hears the bell and packs up quickly, knowing they will miss the bus if they don’t leave soon. The bell signals the bus leaves shortly. The bell functions as a: A. UMO B. CMO-T (transitive) C. CMO-R (reflexive) D. Reinforcer

A BCaBA is starting imitation training with a young client. What must be taught first before the child can begin copying modeled actions?

A student says “water” when they are thirsty and receive a drink. Which antecedent is required for this to be a mand?

A 10-year-old student with autism can recite all U.S. presidents but cannot request help when confused in class. What is the more socially significant target?

A student engages in high-frequency pica. The BCaBA reviews the student’s medical records and finds past hospitalizations related to this behavior. Why is this medically relevant?

A teenager who hasn’t used their phone all day becomes more likely to comply with directions when phone time is offered as a reward. The lack of phone access increases the value of phone time. This demonstrates: