[U5Q] Xiomara’s therapist is teaching her to request a break…

Xiomara’s therapist is teaching her to request a break. The therapist models the sign for “break” and Xiomara imitates it. The therapist then allows Xiomara to take a break. Later, when Xiomara is given a difficult task, she signs, “break,” with only a slight prompt. The behavior analyst is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

[U3Q] Clarissa was teaching Ivan baking skills. Ivan finishe…

Clarissa was teaching Ivan baking skills. Ivan finished removing cookies from the baking sheet, put a lid on the cookie container, and turned to leave the kitchen. Seeing this, Clarissa tells Ivan, “Look, I am washing the cookie sheet, mixing bowl and spatula.” Which type of error correction strategy is Clarissa using?

[U2Q] A behavior analyst is working with a 10-year-old girl…

A behavior analyst is working with a 10-year-old girl in the family home. The girl’s mother often observes the behavior analyst say to the client, “Get to work.” The behavior analyst then delivers a toy with praise after the client completes a task. When the behavior analyst is not in the home and the girl’s mother says, “Get to work,” the girl does not follow her mother’s instructions. This is an example of which unwanted effect of reinforcement?

[U3Q] Lina is teaching her client to identify items in the k…

Lina is teaching her client to identify items in the kitchen. She presents three items: a bowl, a plate, and a cup. When she asks, “Point to the bowl,” she lightly taps the bowl with her finger. The client then selects the correct item. Which prompt is Lina using?

[U6Q] James is a 7-year-old who struggles with fine motor ta…

James is a 7-year-old who struggles with fine motor tasks such as holding a pencil or using utensils. His behavior analyst recommends an augmentative and alternative communication device (AAC) that requires simple touch-based selections instead of sign language or writing. Which advantage of selection-based responding is the behavior analyst considering?

[U3Q] Lydia is teaching Betelgeuse to provide his name when…

Lydia is teaching Betelgeuse to provide his name when asked. When Betelgeuse answers incorrectly, Lydia tells him the correct answer: “Betelgeuse.” She then asks him his name multiple times in a row. Betelgeuse must respond correctly three consecutive times to receive neutral feedback from Lydia and move on. Lydia is using which type of error correction strategy?