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?

TJ and his dad are playing with small vehicle toys. While TJ is holding a tanker truck, his dad says, “Tanker truck” and TJ repeats, “Tanker truck.” His dad says, “Right!” then holds up a tanker truck and says, “Tank …” TJ looks at the truck his dad is holding and says, “tanker truck.” TJ’s dad says, “Yes! It is a tanker truck. Great job.” Dad is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

Camila is teaching her client, Violet, to label items in her natural environment. During playtime, Violet reaches for a toy truck. Camila holds the truck and asks, “What’s this?” Violet says, “Truck,” and Camila hands her the truck while praising her response. Throughout the session, Camila continues to hold up objects that Violet shows interest in for Violet to label, reinforcing correct responses. Which of the following teaching strategies is Camila using with Violet?

Corrine’s doctor tells her that drinking more water will help reduce her muscle cramping. Corrine starts drinking more water each day. Which of the following does this scenario best exemplify?

It is snack time at school, and Clark asks for some chips. Martha, the teacher’s aide, holds up a chip, and Clark says, “Chip.” Martha says, “That’s right!” as she gives him the chip. Later, when Martha holds up a chip again, Clark says, “Chip,” and Martha says, “That’s right!” Martha is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

Carlos enjoys watching his favorite cartoon. He typically pulls on his caregiver’s arm when he wants the TV turned on. The behavior analyst is teaching Carlos to vocally mand. The behavior analyst turns off the TV and waits. Carlos pulls on the analyst’s arm. If the behavior analyst is using a stimulus control transfer procedure, what should the behavior analyst do next?

Finley is teaching Eden to use a rideshare app independently. Reminding her verbally with the instruction, “open the app,” has not been effective. Now, Finley physically guides Eden’s index finger to touch the app after scrolling to the correct screen on her phone. Finley physically guiding Eden’s finger is an example of which of the following?

Oaklyn is learning to make a smoothie. She is consistently able to independently obtain the required materials from the refrigerator and freezer. Also, she can always portion out the ingredients appropriately without physical guidance. The only steps that Oaklyn encounters much more difficulty with is pouring the blended mixture from the blender and into a cup. With physical assistance, Oaklyn has just poured some of the smoothie into one cup. What should the behavior analyst do next when using graduated guidance with the learner?