[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?

[U7Q] After delivering group training on an “Accepting No” procedure, a behavior analyst asks staff to rate the ease and usefulness of the procedure on a 1-10 scale. What is the behavior analyst assessing?

[U7Q] Nathan is expected to clean his room, complete homework, and help set the dinner table daily. Although he can complete these tasks independently, he often refuses. His parents want to reduce refusals but are uncomfortable with coercive or force-based strategies. Which of the following procedures would be considered the most socially valid for this client?

[U7Q] Katy, a behavior analyst, is part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a clinical psychologist, a mental health counselor, and other non-behavior analytic professionals. At one meeting, the clinical psychologist suggests a talk therapy approach, which other team members agree with, as such therapies have been successful in the past. Although they ask for her opinion, Katy is not familiar with talk therapy, and will likely not be involved in delivering such interventions. Given this information, what is the best course of action for Katy to take?

[U7Q] Christi works with a client whose goal is to increase social interactions with peers. The client currently spends an average of 5% of playground time engaged in social interactions, while typical peers spend about 87% of the time interacting with others. Which of the following would be considered the most socially valid outcome/result for this client?