Liam is a technician who is working with Mabel, a 4-year-old with a moderate intellectual disability. Mabel readily approaches others, babbles, and produces sounds. While playing with animal toys, Liam holds up a cow and says, “Moo!” Mabel will sometimes hold up another toy and quietly say, “Ooo” or “Mmm.” Liam wants to teach Mabel to mand as soon as possible. Which of the following would be most appropriate for Liam to teach first?

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Tariq is a 6-year-old who struggles with vocal speech but quickly imitates fine motor movements. Her behavior analyst suggests teaching Tariq sign language since it does not require external materials like pictures or devices, making it accessible at all times. Which advantage of sign language is the behavior analyst considering?

Selena, a behavior analyst, is working on a painting skills program for her client, Derek. Derek’s preferred activity is painting. Selena wants Derek to learn to identify different paint brushes and discriminate which brushes he should use depending on the desired painting effect. Selena has taught Derek to retrieve the paint supplies from the supply shelf, a cabinet, and the art room. Which fundamental elements is Selena using while teaching in this scenario?

Monica is designing a behavior plan for Jonah, a 55-year-old adult with moderate intellectual disability. Her focus is on building daily living and verbal behavior skills. Monica also wants to evaluate Jonah’s ability to participate in critical health-related activities, such as attending routine medical checkups. Which behavior skills assessment would be most appropriate for Monica to use?

Haille is a ten-year-old with no vocal communication skills, though she seems to enjoy engaging with others and receiving attention. During a session, Chloe, the behavior analyst, notices that Haille is able to imitate some vocal sounds. After completing an assessment, Chloe identifies that skittles and music are some of Haille’s highly preferred items. During a probe, Haille can say, “S” for skittles and “Muh” for music. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the behavior analyst to teach FIRST?

There are no office hours, so if I have questions about anything, I need to ask them in class.

Alyssa’s manager tells her that employees who clock in late will have their pay docked. Alyssa makes sure to clock in on time every day. Which of the following does this scenario best exemplify?

A behavior analyst is selecting a communication method for Holly, a non-vocal learner who interacts with multiple teachers, therapists, and peers throughout the day. The behavior analyst chooses a picture-based system because various communication partners can easily understand it. Which advantage of selection-based responding is being considered?

Ava is guiding her learner, Julian, through a grocery store during a community outing. As they walk past the bakery section, Julian smells freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and says, “Cookies!” Julian has demonstrated which verbal operant in his repertoire?