[U7Q] Lilly is 10 years old and loves to play videogames. During in-home sessions, one of her most preferred “reinforcers” is getting to play games on her tablet. However, in today’s session, Lilly does not respond to instructions, engages in more task refusal, and is getting many previously mastered tasks incorrect. When asked, her dad says that her cousin was visiting yesterday, and they spent all day and night playing videogames together. What is the likely function of Lilli’s playing videogames with her cousin yesterday?

[U7Q] A behavior analyst teaches a client safety skills at the clinic. Once these skills are mastered, the analyst arranges for the client to practice these same skills in the community. What is the behavior analyst doing?

[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?

[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?

[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?

[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?

[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?

[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?

[U7Q] Which of the following is an example of a behavior analyst working in an interdisciplinary setting?

[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?