[FinB] During a functional analysis, a behavior analyst sits…

During a functional analysis, a behavior analyst sits nearby while completing a data sheet and does not interact with the client. If the client begins throwing toys, the behavior analyst immediately turns to the client and says, “Please stop that,” then resumes writing on the data sheet. Which FA condition is being tested?

Jasmine divides her time between studying physics and studyi…

Jasmine divides her time between studying physics and studying economics. Her production possibilities curve for her final grade in each class is shown in the accompanying figure. If Jasmine moves from Point A to point C, her grade in Physics will go down by ______ her grade in economics.

[FinB] Jackson, a behavior analyst, has a student who freque…

Jackson, a behavior analyst, has a student who frequently bites their pencils until they break. Jackson intends to reinforce the appropriate use of pencils, but notices that his client has very limited fine-motor skills. Given this information, what should Jackson do when introducing a DRI procedure to address his client’s pencil biting?

[FinB] Ali frequently engages in humming during academic ins…

Ali frequently engages in humming during academic instruction. His behavior analyst sets a reinforcement criterion based on Ali’s rate of humming during the previous week’s academic periods. The behavior analyst permits Ali to leave academic instruction 15 minutes early if he hums fewer times than he did, on average, the previous week. The analyst adjusts the reinforcement criterion weekly until rates of humming are near zero. Which differential reinforcement schedule is exemplified in this scenario?