A therapist physically guides a learner to zip a coat. As the learner starts to initiate the movement independently, the therapist reduces her contact to just the wrist, and then eventually removes her hands completely. What prompting strategy is being used?

A student who is frequently scolded for incorrect math answers begins skipping math class altogether. Which side effect of punishment is being demonstrated?

Over time, a therapist starts recording “refusal” behavior whenever the student doesn’t respond right away, even though the original definition required a 30-second delay. What is this an example of?

A behavior analyst uses a scatterplot to identify time patterns related to a student’s aggression. What kind of assessment tool is this?

A behavior analyst implements extinction to reduce a child’s screaming, which was previously maintained by escape from tasks. After consistent implementation, the screaming behavior decreases to near zero. Two weeks later, during a routine work session, the child suddenly screams once again but then resumes working as usual and does not scream again afterward.What does this single unexpected return of behavior best illustrate?

A therapist is trying to reduce a student’s attention-seeking behavior (shouting) by placing it on extinction—ignoring the shouting completely. Despite this, the student continues shouting loudly for several weeks, even after attention is consistently withheld.Which concept best explains why the behavior is persisting despite the extinction procedure?

A teacher gives a student attention every time they interrupt her during class. Over time, the student’s interruptions increase. This is an example of:

After placing a behavior on extinction, a client suddenly engages in the problem behavior more intensely and more frequently for several days before it begins to decline. This is known as a(n):

A student engages in high-frequency pica. The BCaBA reviews the student’s medical records and finds past hospitalizations related to this behavior. Why is this medically relevant?

A BCaBA is helping a high school student reduce outbursts. The student says, “I want to stop yelling at my teacher.” Which behavior would be best to target for self-management?