Andres, a behavior analyst, sets out a variety of snacks in front of his client. The client selects one and eats a small piece. Andres then puts that same snack back with the others, changes the arrangement, and presents the full array again. He notes which item his client chooses each time and identifies his client’s most preferred snack. What type of preference assessment is Andres using?

Gina, a behavior analyst, wants to prepare Gervase to transition into kindergarten. He has mastered all of his programs and goals in the one-on-one setting, but is having trouble engaging in the mastered targets in the real world. Gina programs to run trials in Gervase’s home, at the mall, and at various other settings where he frequently goes. She wants him to get as many opportunities as possible to practice before transitioning into kindergarten. Which teaching method would be best for Gina to use?

A parent increases utensil usage during mealtimes by providing praise every time their child consumes a bite of food from a spoon or fork. The parent would like to maintain their child’s current rate of utensil usage. Given this scenario, which simple schedule of reinforcement would be best for the parent to use?

A workplace uses “shout out points” and gives them to staff for completing various tasks that they are caught doing outside of their typical work responsibilities (i.e. helping out another staff member when they are struggling, finishing their reports ahead of schedule). These “shout out points” can be traded for smaller prizes or saved up and used to get larger prizes. The scenario best exemplifies which of the following?

Tara gathers five toys that Ellie’s teacher reported as her favorites. She places all five toys in front of Ellie and asks her to choose one. After Ellie selects a toy, Tara removes the remaining items and allows her to play with the chosen toy for a short time. Tara repeats this process multiple times, presenting all five toys each time. What type of preference assessment is Tara using?

Augustus, a behavior analyst, is teaching his client, Vera, to brush her teeth. He picks up his toothbrush, wets it, adds toothpaste, and demonstrates how to brush his teeth. Vera watches Augustus and picks up her toothbrush, wets it, adds toothpaste,begins brushing her teeth. Which of the following imitations is this an example of?

Marco, Fan, Yaritza, and Ted are participating in an escape room. Although Fan has been solving every clue, all of the participants advance through the escape room and eventually escape. Which type of reinforcement contingency is this an example of?

Tabitha is working with her 7-year-old client, Andy. As they prepare to go outside, Tabitha says, “It’s cold today. What should we do before we go out?” Andy responds by getting his jacket and putting it on. Which type of prompt is this an example of?

Carly is a behavior analyst. Her client loves pushing cars down a ramp. Before she begins the session with her client, Carly moves the ramp from its usual location in the treatment room. When the client sees the ramp is missing from the room, he immediately asks, “Where is the ramp?” What is Carly using to evoke the response?

In a third-grade classroom, students usually complete a set of ten math problems when they arrive. Today, the teacher says, “If everyone completes two additional problems beyond the usual ten, the whole class will earn ten extra minutes of recess.” This is an example of which type of group contingency?