[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?

[FinA] Greta, a behavior analyst working for a school system, works with a student who destroys property (e.g., throwing or breaking instructional materials-books, pencils, scissors) when presented with certain classroom activities. These academic activities seem appropriate based on the student’s skills and needs. However, the teacher is concerned about the impact of the student’s property destruction on other students’ learning and the potential for injury. Therefore, it is important to abate the occurrence of property destruction during academic activities. Which intervention would be most appropriate for Greta to use in this scenario?

[FinA] Ulrich, a behavior analyst, works to reduce a client’s self-injury at an adult pre-employment workshop. He considers whether the staff-to-client ratio allows for one staff member to provide extended attention to his client throughout the day. Which of the following general risk factors is Ulrich primarily considering?

[FinA] Gavino asks to go to the bathroom approximately five times during a 45-minute class period. His teacher implements a procedure to allow Gavino to use the restroom if at least 20 minutes have passed since his last request. Which differential reinforcement procedure is the teacher using?