This instructional method is where an individual is presented a formal opportunity to perform some behavior and uses repeated learning opportunities for the same skill. Skills are broken down into small components whereby the instructor presents the relevant antecedent condition to evoke the response and the relevant consequence to maintain the response. Trials are typically run at a table or structured setting. 

Lanesha is contriving an opportunity for her client to request a break. She presents difficult tasks in order to set up this type of evocative condition. What type of motivating operation is Lanesha attempting to contrive? 

Which of the following is an example of a mand response? 

Mark is asked to write his name at the top of the page. He looks around and sees a pen on the teacher’s desk. He says “pen.” The teacher hands him the pen and he writes his name. What type of response is this? 

When a client is able to make controlled repetition of word approximations, you could use this to improve articulation. Pick the most appropriate option.

Oscar notices that his client will only mand “cookie” when the client’s mom takes out the cookie jar. He will not mand “cookie” when his mom takes out the box of cookies of the same brand. What type of failed generalization is this? 

Which of the following is NOT an example of an early listener skill? 

These are responses controlled by the presence of an object, event, or property of an object whereby the antecedent is the presentation of a non-verbal stimulus.

Which of the following is not one of the primary verbal operants described by Skinner? 

What would be the best vocal response to teach a child who will only drink apple juice and water? Presume that the learner can echoe 2 word utterances.