[FinA] Goldie is struggling to learn to communicate with others using a tablet. Savannah, her behavior analyst, recommends sign language. She makes this selection because, unlike Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS®) or a speech-generating device, sign language would allow communication during activities without interfering with ongoing activities. Which advantage of sign language is being considered?

[FinA] Shawn has been teaching his dog to wait at the door instead of running outside as soon as it is opened. At first, Shawn would only wait a few seconds before walking the dog outside after opening the door. Now, Shawn has gradually increased the waiting time to 2 minutes after opening the door before walking the dog outside. Which of the following is Shawn taking into consideration for promoting maintenance?

[FinA] Donald is working with a young client. He asks the client, “What do you wear on your feet?” Donald immediately sticks out his foot from under the desk, so that his client can see it. The client says, “Shoe.” Donald says, “Great job! You do wear shoes on your feet.” Later, Donald asks the question to the client without showing his foot. The behavior analyst is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

[FinA] Ellis is teaching Abigail to request items she wants that are not immediately in front of her.Ellis gives Abigail cheese crackers while they are watching movies. When Abigail begins reaching for her water bottle, Ellis says, “water?” and Abigail repeats, “water.” Ellis gives Abigail the water bottle. The behavior analyst is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

[FinA] Diane is a new client on Joe’s caseload and currently has no communication skills. She does not have a vocal imitation repertoire and often points to items she wants or needs at home. She has difficulty with small manipulations and tasks requiring fine motor skills. The staff at the group home where she lives want to better understand her and have requested that Joe teach her to communicate. Which response form would be best for Joe to select?

[FinA] Lena was taught to greet others by saying “Hi” when someone entered the room. Lena went camping with her parents for a week. Following her return Lena was observed to say “Hi” when a new student walked into the classroom. Which of the following principles does this scenario best exemplify?

[FinA] Damien can communicate using some mands but often engages in arm-biting. He lives in a group home where he is used to certain male staff working with him. Damien typically engages in very few behavior problems when these male staff members are on shift. When a new female staff member started working with Damien, his arm-biting increased. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the female staff member to do FIRST?

[FinA] Colton is a new client on Faith’s caseload and currently has no verbal form of communication other than leading; he often pulls his parents toward the items he wants or needs at home. He makes no utterances or sounds and has difficulty with small manipulations and tasks requiring fine motor skills. His parents want to communicate with him better and have requested that Faith teach him to communicate. Which response form would be best for Faith to select?

[FinA] Dan is in math class where they are learning that ½ is equal to 0.5. They are also taught that 0.5 is equal to 50%. Later, when Dan sees ½ he says, “That’s 50%!” Which of the following did Dan demonstrate?

[FinA] The behavior analyst asks, “What do you wear on your feet?” Jennifer responds, “Shoes!” Jennifer has demonstrated which verbal operant in her repertoire?