[FinA] Lydia stomps her feet and flops on to the floor whenever she wants a cookie from the snack drawer. When she does this, her parents typically give her at least one cookie. Lydia’s behavior analyst instructs the parents to ignore this behavior and deny access to the cookies. However, if Lydia asks for a cookie in an appropriate way, such as by saying, “May I have a cookie, please?” the analyst instructs the parents to give her a cookie. Which differential reinforcement procedure is the behavior analyst teaching the parents to use?

[FinB] Kekoa refuses to eat dinner at the kitchen table and will only eat on the living room couch while watching TV. Due to his diabetes, skipping meals is not an option. His parents want him to eat at the table with the family and to foster better mealtime habits. Which of the following procedures would be considered the most socially valid for Kekoa?

[FinB] Luis often cries when told he cannot play outside. His behavior analyst suggests providing tablet access for 10 minutes every hour, regardless of whether Luis cries or not. Which antecedent intervention is the behavior analyst recommending?

[FinB] During lunch, Daisy frequently makes exaggerated coughing sounds. This behavior has increased since staff members started asking if she’s okay and checking on her. Which extinction procedure would be most effective for reducing this behavior?

[FinB] Taylor, an 8-year-old with severe scoliosis, has been highly recommended by his pediatrician to see a chiropractor. Taylor’s parents report that whenever someone touches his back, he screams, cries, and hits. Taylor’s behavior analyst instructs the parents to begin a shaping program by introducing light touches to Taylor’s back, using high levels of reinforcement for tolerating these touches. The behavior analyst provides guidance on shaping procedures, progressing from light touches to rubs and massages, and eventually introducing tools that might be used by the chiropractor before Taylor visits the chiropractor’s office. Which intervention approach to minimize problem behavior during the medical exam is this scenario an example of?

[FinA] Based on the provided data, what is the most likely function of physical aggression?

[FinA] A behavior analyst sets up an IISCA where any instance of crying, grabbing, or leaving the area results in escape from demands. This approach demonstrates which IISCA component?

[FinB] Rosita often screams when denied access to her tablet. Her behavior analyst recommends scheduling tablet access for 5 minutes every hour, regardless of her behavior. Which antecedent intervention is the behavior analyst recommending?

[FinB] Raul, a 6-year-old, requires significant dental work. His mom reports that whenever he attends an appointment with his dentist, he tends to drop to the floor and l sometimes he throws objects. Raul’s behavior analyst designs a program where his mom starts shaping tolerance to sitting in a chair, having someone touch his mouth, and allowing dental instruments to be used. Raul’s mom receives guidance on how to use differential reinforcement to shape behavior, and how to introduce equipment and elements common to the dentist’s office before he visits his dentist. Which intervention approach to minimize problem behavior during the dental exam is this scenario likely an example of?

[FinB] During recess, a student begins pushing peers. The teacher observes this, brings the student inside, and has them sit at the back of the classroom for the remainder of recess. In future situations, the student no longer pushes peers. Which punishment procedure is this scenario an example of?