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?

James, a behavior analyst, is working with Francis on mands. Francis says, “I want please cookie.” James waits 4 seconds and models, “Cookie.” Francis echoes, “Cookie,” and James gives Francis a piece of cookie. What should James do next to correct this faulty autoclitic?

Sheldon is a 5-year-old with a language delay. He has an excellent motor imitation repertoire and has been very effective in getting his needs met through gestures. His family would like him to join a mainstream classroom and believe that by using sign language as the communication modality, Sheldon could be very successful in acquiring education goals. Which of the following is the family taking into consideration when selecting sign language as the response form?

Antonia is writing a program for her client, Guy, to complete brushing his teeth independently. A visual reminder of the steps that Guy already knows how to do is posted on the mirror in his bathroom so that he can see it. Antonia, along with Guy’s mom, have determined that each time Guy completes toothbrushing following the steps accurately and independently, he will get a star in a star jar. According to Cooper, Heron, and Heward (2020), what should the behavior analyst do next when designing the token economy?

I understand that I will have multiple graded assignments due each week in MLM.  I will find the due dates for specific assignments in the Course Calendar handout posted in this Start Here module.  I know that every assignment must be completed by 11:00 pm Central Time on the date it is due.  I further understand that failure to complete any assignment by the deadline will result in a grade of zero for the assignment.

Luna says, “Do this,” and models placing a pen in a cup on the table during a session with her client Neville at the clinic. She gives Neville a few seconds to respond. Neville continues to sit there without responding, and Luna gently moves his hand to guide him to pick up the pen and place it in the cup. She runs the same trial again, fades her prompt, and delivers praise when Neville responds. Which of the following teaching strategies is Luna using to teach Neville?