[U1Q] Sasha places five different toys in front of her clien…

Sasha places five different toys in front of her client. The client selects one and begins to play. Sasha notes the toy picked, replaces the selected toy back into the set, rearranges the array, and presents all toys again. She continues this process and records the frequency of each selection. What type of preference assessment is Sasha using?

[U1Q] Ezra begins working with a new client at an early inte…

Ezra begins working with a new client at an early intervention clinic. He brings the client to a room filled with toys and observes from a distance as the client explores and interacts with various items. Ezra records the duration of time the client plays with each item without interfering or providing instructions. What type of preference assessment method is Ezra using?

[U1Q] Emily is working with a young client who has difficult…

Emily is working with a young client who has difficulty selecting between items. Emily has tried presenting several items at once to her client, but regardless of the number of items presented, the client typically reaches for multiple items and almost never selects just one. Ultimately, Emily would like to identify a hierarchy of preference for the items presented. Which preference assessment method would be most appropriate for Emily to use with her client?

[U2Q] DeeDee has determined molding clay as an effective rei…

DeeDee has determined molding clay as an effective reinforcer for having her client fold laundry. DeeDee makes sure she is always using new, soft molding clay over older and harder clay that does not mold well. DeeDee is specifically attending to which parameter of reinforcement?

[U1Q] Carlos creates a list of his client’s favorite snacks…

Carlos creates a list of his client’s favorite snacks based on caregiver input. He places six different snacks in front of the client and asks them to choose one. After the client selects and tastes the item, Carlos removes it from the array, rearranges the remaining snacks, and repeats the process until all items are chosen. He ranks the snacks based on the order they were selected. What type of preference assessment is Carlos using?