[U7Q] Alex, a behavior analyst, has been helping his client…
[U7Q] Alex, a behavior analyst, has been helping his client work on skills needed to complete grocery shopping, practicing in role-play settings with assistance. Alex now observes the client shopping at a local grocery store without support. What is Alex assessing?
Read Details[U7Q] A behavior analyst observes staff and records data on…
[U7Q] A behavior analyst observes staff and records data on the accuracy of program implementation. They continue to collect these data bi-weekly over four months. Staff are scored using a standardized observation checklist for each program. Based on this scenario, where should this information be included in the formal behavior plan?
Read Details[U7Q] Trina’s self-injurious behavior decreases in clinic af…
[U7Q] Trina’s self-injurious behavior decreases in clinic after the implementation of procedures specified in the behavior plan. However, parent reports and in-home session data indicate that the frequency of self-injury has increased above baseline levels in the home setting. The behavior analyst sets up observations at both the clinic and at home to gain better understanding of the variables contributing to self-injury. Based on this information, what is the behavior analyst doing?
Read Details[U7Q] Calvin, a behavior analyst, is part of an interdiscipl…
[U7Q] Calvin, a behavior analyst, is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes an Occupational Therapist (OT), a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and other non-behavior analytic professionals. During a team meeting, the OT insists that sensory integration should be included in a client’s comprehensive treatment plan. All other team members agree, citing past success with sensory integration for other clients, and then ask Calvin for his thoughts. Calvin has limited knowledge about sensory integration and may not always be present when other professionals work with the client. What is the best course of action for Calvin to take?
Read Details[U7Q] Ida is a 5-year-old who engages in minimal vocal speec…
[U7Q] Ida is a 5-year-old who engages in minimal vocal speech and low levels of stereotypy. Her parents would like her to engage in more requests for preferred items and attention to expand Ida’s activities. Which of the following would be considered the most socially valid outcome/result for Ida?
Read Details[U7Q] Alessa is developing a behavior plan to address severe…
[U7Q] Alessa is developing a behavior plan to address severe rectal digging for a client. In preparation, she reviews current literature and consults with a behavior analyst who specializes in treating similar behaviors. The consulting behavior analyst reviews Alessa’s plan and provides guidance and supervision during its implementation. What is Alessa doing in this scenario?
Read Details[U7Q] Kevin is an 8-year-old who occasionally experiences ac…
[U7Q] Kevin is an 8-year-old who occasionally experiences acid reflux. In clinic sessions, one of his most preferred “reinforcers” is corn chips. Today, Kevin appears unmotivated to participate in therapy-his latency to respond is longer than usual, and he answers questions he has previously mastered incorrectly. When the therapist informs Kevin’s mother, she explains that Kevin ate pizza for dinner last night and was awake getting sick since 2 a.m. What is the likely function of Kevin’s reflux and sleep deprivation?
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