Dino, a behavior analyst, works with a parent to set up a simple routine for his daughter. During a 30-minute spelling block, Dino instructs the parent to give a reward only if his daughter writes at least 25 words. Which of the following is Dino using?

Laurie, a behavior analyst, is teaching her client, Aaron, to select the class to which printed names of food items belong. She asks him to select the class that broccoli belongs to, and he correctly chooses “vegetables.” Later, when asked to select the class that a “cupcake” belongs to, he selects “dessert.” Aaron correctly selecting the class of food when given the printed name illustrates which of the following?

Joaquin, a behavior analyst, is working with the staff members of a group home on implementing a behavior plan that offers an end-of-the-week reward based on client performance of hygiene activities. In this scenario, how should Joaquin assess the teachers’ preferences?

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?