Devin often slaps his own ears when a loud sound occurs near him at the day program, particularly when another client with a piercing voice sits nearby. This behavior frequently leads staff to guide Devin to a designated calm area. Devin enjoys listening to nature sounds through his earbuds. If the behavior analyst is using a verbal behavior approach, which of the following actions would be most appropriate?

Javier is working with a client who frequently refuses to put on his shoes before leaving for school. To increase compliance, Javier first asks the client to perform several simple actions he has a strong history of completing, such as “Give me a thumbs up” and “Touch the shoe.” After the client complies with these requests, Javier immediately instructs him to put on his shoes. Which strategy is Javier using?

Uta is teaching her client to fill her cup with water before a meal. She begins with full physical assistance, guiding the client’s hands to pick up the cup. After several successful trials with full physical guidance, what is the next step in most-to-least prompting?

Noah hasn’t eaten in a few hours and is standing by the kitchen pantry. His older sister walks over and signs, “Cereal?” Noah makes an approximation of the sign, “Cereal,” and his sister opens the pantry for him. Later that week, Noah approaches the pantry and signs, “Cereal,” independently. Noah’s sister is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

Knox really likes doing arts and crafts, but many of his art supplies are stored in a box that he cannot reach at the top of the closet. Initially, he would ask his mom to get the box down when he needed the supplies. Over time, Knox learned to use a chair that is in the corner of the room to stand on to get the box down himself. Now, whenever Knox needs his art supplies, he immediately grabs the chair to stand on to get the box down. Which of the following is the CMO-T in the scenario?

Jacobie’s supervisor tells them that employees who take longer breaks than allowed will have their pay reduced. Jacobie makes sure to return from breaks on time every day. Which of the following does this scenario best exemplify?

Chuck is working with a client who can repeat many words. However, the client is unable to label objects and activities. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?

Rachel, a behavior analyst, is working with Leo, a learner who doesn’t use vocal speech but reliably imitates hand movements. While walking past a fire station, they hear a loud siren. Rachel models the sign for “siren,” and Leo imitates it. She responds with a smile and thumbs up. Later, during a session when Rachel plays a siren sound recording, Leo independently signs “siren.” What stimulus control transfer procedure is Rachel using?

Lena and her friend, Eva, are having a picnic at the park. Lena is enjoying fresh fruit. Eva turns to Lena and asks, “Can I have a piece of watermelon?” What antecedents are evoking Eva’s response?

Mortimer is working with a client who frequently screams and flails when asked to get his backpack before leaving for school. To increase compliance, Mortimer first asks the client to “Give me five” and “Touch the backpack,” actions which the client has a strong history of completing and receiving reinforcement. After the client complies with these requests, Mortimer immediately instructs the client to get his backpack. Which strategy is Mortimer using?