Which procedure is the MOST reasonable and effective application of incidental teaching?

1. A. Conduct discrete trial training for signing "eat," "drink," and "help."
2. B. Conduct training for the student to sign "eat" and "drink" during language classe
3. C. Conduct training for the student to sign for items while going through the lunch lin
4. D. Conduct training to sign for "help" across a variety of environmental context

Correct Answer: C

Experimental control is demonstrated in a changing criterion design by a change in behavior:

1. A. across setting
2. B. across individual
3. C. when returning to baselin
4. D. to meet predetermined level

Correct Answer: D

The Smiths' daughter, who has autism, has been receiving ABA services for one-and-a-half years from Andrew, a behavior analyst. Andrew's experience and training is in special education. Recently, the Smiths' other child has been behaving differently and they suspect that he may be clinically depressed. The Smiths would like their son to receive services from Andrew because their family is familiar with him and he has provided effective interventions for their daughter. The Smiths ask Andrew to confirm their suspicions about their son. What should Andrew do?

1. A. Remind the family that his area of expertise is special education and AB
2. B. Conduct a descriptive assessment and collect baseline data in order to develop an interventio
3. C. Consult with colleagues who have expertise in treating mood disorders in order to design an effective interventio
4. D. Refer the family to a colleague who has expertise in diagnosing mood disorder

Correct Answer: D

Which characteristic of the response measure shown in this graph changed from baseline during the intervention phase?

1. A. level
2. B. trend
3. C. rate
4. D. variability

Correct Answer: D

Jason and Justin sit together and tease one another in class. Often the teasing evolves into Jason and Justin arguing with each other. The FIRST action should be to:

1. A. change the seating so that Jason and Justin are not seated togethe
2. B. operationally and functionally define teasing and arguin
3. C. read Jason's and Justin's files to see if they have had these problems befor
4. D. ask Jason and Justin why they are arguing and suggest alternative methods for them to resolve their issue

Correct Answer: A