Cultural variables are only relevant when there is a clear mismatch between the clinician’s and the learner’s background.

Identifying conditions under which a learner is calm, engaged, or successful can inform antecedent-based intervention strategies.

A functional assessment interview that includes open-ended questions is more likely to identify culturally relevant variables than one relying solely on structured yes/no questions.

Selecting intervention goals without input from caregivers may reduce the likelihood of long-term maintenance and generalization.

Social validity is primarily assessed after an intervention is implemented and is not relevant during the assessment or design phases.

What is the primary goal of reinforcement thinning?

In a reinforcement schedule thinning following FCT training, a [answer1] schedule is used for behavior maintained by social negative reinforcement, and a [answer2] schedule is used for behavior maintained by social positive reinforcement.

Describe two methods for determining the initial intensity level of an intervention.

What is the most important factor when selecting a thinning schedule?

Which of the following is a recommended practice during reinforcement thinning?