[MidB] Denise is a client working on her conversation skills. During an entire 5-minute conversation with a peer, Denise currently makes about 5 relevant comments. The behavior analyst is providing Denise a reinforcer if and only if Denise now makes at least 6 relevant comments during an entire 5-minute conversation with a peer. This example illustrates which of the following?

[MidA] Bradrick is working with a new client in a group home. The client and staff members at the home indicate that his client could improve his independence with hygiene routines. Bradrick asks his client, “Show me how you wash your hands.” He then collects data on the steps his client takes when washing his hands. Which assessment is Bradrick conducting?

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[MidA] Patrice, a behavior analyst, presents a number of items to her client Jane one at a time and records whether Jane approaches each item. She allows an opportunity for Jane to reach for and engage with the item before presenting the next item to Jane. If Jane does not reach for the item in front of her within a certain period, Patrice removes it and presents another item. What type of preference assessment method is Patrice using?

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[MidA] Gina, a behavior analyst, wants to prepare Gervase to transition into kindergarten. He has mastered all of his programs and goals in the one-on-one setting, but is having trouble engaging in the mastered targets in the real world. Gina programs to run trials in Gervase’s home, at the mall, and at various other settings where he frequently goes. She wants him to get as many opportunities as possible to practice before transitioning into kindergarten. Which teaching method would be best for Gina to use?

[MidB] Miranda plans to watch her clients at their workplace during the challenging times identified by the supervisor. She is careful to observe and record information but otherwise does not interact with the client. Which of the following assessments is Miranda conducting?

[MidB] Cameron can brush his teeth on his own, but he often forgets to use mouthwash afterward. To increase the likelihood that he uses it, his dad places the mouthwash container on the counter next to Cameron as soon as he finishes brushing. Each day, his dad gradually moves the container closer to its usual spot in the cabinet. Over time, Cameron begins using mouthwash independently, even when it’s no longer placed near him. Which of the following is Cameron’s dad using to evoke mouthwash use?

[MidB] Marlow’s behavior analyst has taught her to use her communication device to order ice cream at her favorite ice cream shop. Marlow goes to the ice cream shop every Friday and has become independent in ordering her favorite ice cream, specifically from her favorite staff person, Rosalie, who has been there every Friday evening since Marlow learned how to order her ice cream on her communication device. One Friday, Marlow goes to the ice cream shop with her behavior analyst, and Rosalie is not there. Marlow is unable to tell the unfamiliar employee what ice cream she wants to order and becomes visibly agitated. What should the behavior analyst have done to avoid this unwanted effect of reinforcement?

[MidA] Laurie, a behavior analyst, is teaching her client, Aaron, to select the class to which printed names of food items belong. She asks him to select the class that broccoli belongs to, and he correctly chooses “vegetables.” Later, when asked to select the class that a “cupcake” belongs to, he selects “dessert.” Aaron correctly selecting the class of food when given the printed name illustrates which of the following?