[FinA] A behavior analyst was presenting at a conference and referred to a procedure as “noncontingent reinforcement.” Another behavior analyst commented, “You meant to say that a ‘response independent schedule’ was used. The term ‘noncontingent reinforcement’ is inaccurate.” This scenario is an example of which challenge to the use of words by a behavior analyst?

The below question is the last question on this exam. After answering the question and BEFORE submitting the exam, please rip up your scratch paper in front of the camera.   [FinA] When the electronic inventory system indicates that the store is out of an item, Lily checks the shelf in the store where the item is kept and also checks the stockroom to confirm that there are no more items in the store. This is an example of ___ observation.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient with COPD. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

[MidB] Leslie created a binder with decision trees and instructions for procedures and protocols. Staff was instructed to sign an acknowledgment sheet when they had reviewed the binder. Leslie checked the sheet at the end of the day and saw none of the staff had signed it. This is an example of ___ observation.

[MidB] Elena says that it is unnecessary to distinguish between the mind and the body because reality is made of something else, which is different from both, yet can appear as both depending on the context.

[FinA] Regina attempts making a curry-based dish by throwing in a pinch of this and a dash of that. The curry dish ends up tasting way too salty, so the next time she tries to make it, she starts with just a little seasoning. This is an example of:

[MidB] Travis was taught how to interview for jobs using behavior skills training (BST). He never reached mastery criteria, and, after a few weeks of going to actual interviews, he has not yet received a call back. Travis did report feeling more confident during interviews, so his BCBA continued to deliver the BST intervention. This is a violation of which dimension of ABA:

[MidB] Even though she has several thriving plants in her home, Brooke says she’s terrible with plants and can never keep them alive. Brooke’s comment is an example of:

A nurse is assessing several patients for risk factors associated with coronary artery disease. Which factors increase a patient’s risk for developing CAD? (Select all that apply.)

[MidA] In Rhea’s toileting program, the behavior analyst wrote that the client should be brought to the bathroom “frequently” and directed to sit on the toilet for “a good amount of time” without providing any other details on how to implement the toileting plan. This is a violation of which dimension of ABA: