Ruth is a child who does not like to go to school. Ruth typically has a tantrum when she is awakened in the morning that includes whining, crying, and falling to the floor, and can last anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. She also usually has a tantrum in the middle of the day when she starts to get tired, but these are typically less intense, last only a couple of minutes, and taking a nap seems to soothe her. Which part of this scenario exemplifies the fundamental property of repeatability?

 Which of the following underlined phrases is an unconditioned establishing operation?

Maurice has implemented a program to decrease a client’s rolling on the floor, kicking, and yelling during morning meetings at school. As part of a functional analysis, Maurice determines that the behaviors are maintained by attention from an assistant teacher in the classroom. Based on these findings, Maurice proposes a program to teach the client to ask for attention appropriately. Maurice explains to the teachers that this would include reinforcing the appropriate methods and putting the inappropriate methods of gaining attention on extinction. Which of the seven dimensions of behavior analysis is best demonstrated in this scenario? 

Jade is renovating her home. Her designer brings over paint samples for her living room. The designer brings dark green, beige, and light blue paint samples. This is an example of a:

 Which of the following is an EO for positive reinforcement?

 When others talk about topics that Julie is unfamiliar with, she sometimes interrupts the conversation by telling a joke, sighing loudly, or telling everyone to “watch this” while she does a cartwheel. Historically, there is a good chance that she will receive attention for any of these responses. This is an example of a:

Fernanda is working with a client on dressing. She records that after she asks the client to put on their shirt, it takes them 20 seconds to pick up the shirt and begin placing it on their body. This is an example of:

 Hayden is playing tennis. He swings his racket, hears a swish sound, hears the ball contact the racket, and sees the ball in the air. This is an example of a: 

Dr. Gallagher uses a rubber mallet to tap Amy’s leg just below the kneecap. When Amy’s knee is struck with the mallet, her leg kicks up sharply. The leg sharply kicking up is an example of a(n):

 Which of the following is an example of operant behavior?