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Eric, is a behavior analyst who has been working with 7-year-old Amee on her conversational skills. Amee learns very quickly to label common stimuli and make vocal requests during Eric’s sessions. Eric writes a protocol for the behavior technician to build off Amee’s existing skills to continue her learning, however when the behavior technician arrives, Amee drops her head and refuses to make eye contact or respond to the behavior technician. Which of the following would be most appropriate for Eric to teach Amee first?

Marco can readily imitate most fine motor actions but screams and whines until caregivers can guess what he wants. The behavior analyst is working with Marco to establish signs as mands for preferred items. Marco returns home from time playing outside, at which time he would typically whine until the caregivers give him water. The behavior analyst has a cup with water ready. If the behavior analyst is using a stimulus control transfer procedure, what should the behavior analyst do next?

Devin often slaps his own ears when a loud sound occurs near him at the day program, particularly when another client with a piercing voice sits nearby. This behavior frequently leads staff to guide Devin to a designated calm area. Devin enjoys listening to nature sounds through his earbuds. If the behavior analyst is using a verbal behavior approach, which of the following actions would be most appropriate?

Javier is working with a client who frequently refuses to put on his shoes before leaving for school. To increase compliance, Javier first asks the client to perform several simple actions he has a strong history of completing, such as “Give me a thumbs up” and “Touch the shoe.” After the client complies with these requests, Javier immediately instructs him to put on his shoes. Which strategy is Javier using?

Uta is teaching her client to fill her cup with water before a meal. She begins with full physical assistance, guiding the client’s hands to pick up the cup. After several successful trials with full physical guidance, what is the next step in most-to-least prompting?

Noah hasn’t eaten in a few hours and is standing by the kitchen pantry. His older sister walks over and signs, “Cereal?” Noah makes an approximation of the sign, “Cereal,” and his sister opens the pantry for him. Later that week, Noah approaches the pantry and signs, “Cereal,” independently. Noah’s sister is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

Knox really likes doing arts and crafts, but many of his art supplies are stored in a box that he cannot reach at the top of the closet. Initially, he would ask his mom to get the box down when he needed the supplies. Over time, Knox learned to use a chair that is in the corner of the room to stand on to get the box down himself. Now, whenever Knox needs his art supplies, he immediately grabs the chair to stand on to get the box down. Which of the following is the CMO-T in the scenario?

Jacobie’s supervisor tells them that employees who take longer breaks than allowed will have their pay reduced. Jacobie makes sure to return from breaks on time every day. Which of the following does this scenario best exemplify?

Chuck is working with a client who can repeat many words. However, the client is unable to label objects and activities. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?