A student frequently disrupts the class during tests, which distracts other students. When the student is disruptive, the teacher sends the student to the principal’s office, postponing the test to a later date. This behavior continues each time the teacher schedules a test. Which extinction procedure would most likely reduce this behavior?

Kipton, a behavior analyst, asks a speech pathologist to assess his client’s articulation following a shaping procedure he designed and implemented. What is Kipton assessing?

Filip screams, “Me, me!” when the teacher gives students a chance to participate in class. The behavior analyst wants to teach Filip to raise his hand instead. Which concurrent schedule would be most appropriate for this intervention?

Greta, a behavior analyst working for a school system, works with a student who destroys property (e.g., throwing or breaking instructional materials-books, pencils, scissors) when presented with certain classroom activities. These academic activities seem appropriate based on the student’s skills and needs. However, the teacher is concerned about the impact of the student’s property destruction on other students’ learning and the potential for injury. Therefore, it is important to abate the occurrence of property destruction during academic activities. Which intervention would be most appropriate for Greta to use in this scenario?

Susan, a behavior analyst, is conducting a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) protocol with a client who frequently screams or uses inappropriate phrases to gain attention from others. She aims to replace this behavior by having her client use an appropriate phrase to request attention. When her client uses the appropriate phrase, Susan responds with a high-five. However, each time she introduces the high-five, the client begins to scream. What should Susan have done differently when implementing the DRA procedure in this scenario?

Isaac, a 4-year-old, frequently pokes and kicks his peers during circle time; he pokes and kicks his peers every 2 minutes on average. This behavior poses a safety risk. Currently, the teacher sends Isaac back to his desk when he engages in this behavior. A functional assessment reveals that escape from circle time maintains Isaac’s behavior. What is the most appropriate intervention for a behavior analyst to recommend in this scenario?

A behavior analyst is supervising a client who has learned to request attention from staff. Now that they are consistently asking staff, the behavior analyst has their dad and grandma reinforce these attention requests as well. What is the behavior analyst doing?

Jean Rene, a behavior analyst, wants to implement a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) procedure to reduce his client Hana’s fingernail biting. Hana’s mother requests that the team teach Hana to sweep the floors instead of biting her fingernails. Although sweeping is time-consuming and tiring, Jean Rene selects it as the incompatible behavior to reinforce in the DRI procedure. What should Jean Rene have done before implementing a DRI procedure in this scenario?

A behavior analyst works with an interdisciplinary team in an intensive therapy center for children with severe challenging behavior. During a team meeting, an occupational therapist (OT) recommends using contingent brushing to calm a client when behaviors escalate. What is the most appropriate course of action for the behavior analyst to take in this scenario?

At the start of services, Nathalie’s behavior analyst teaches her how to prepare for her day by prompting her to get dressed, prepare her breakfast, and gather her belongings for her work program. Initially, the treatment team provides visual prompts and reinforcement for each step. As Nathalie develops these skills, the analyst gradually removes reinforcement. Finally, the analyst removes visual supports, and Nathalie is able to independently complete her morning routine. What is the behavior analyst doing in this scenario?