An establishing operation is any change in the environment which.

• A.momentarily alters the effectiveness of the consequence for a behavior that was previously followed by reinforcement.
• B.alters the timing of a behavior and momentarily alters the frequency of the behavior that was previously followed by reinforcement.
• C.alters the effectiveness of some object or event as reinforcement thus momentarily changing the likelihood of behavior that was previously followed by that reinforcer.
• D.alters the effectiveness of some object or event as a contingency-shaped rule and at the same time changes the momentary frequency of the behavior that was previously followed by reinforcement.

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When providing behavior analytic services to a child in a school setting, a behavior analyst should

• A.avoid collaborating with providers who use non-scientifically validated procedures.
• B.enlist the support of other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• C.solicit treatment recommendations from other team members.
• D.work independently while completing the functional assessment.

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A married couple wants a behavior analyst to assist them in creating a happier home life for their family. The behavior analyst shoulD.

• A.explain how behavior analysis could be used to assist the family so that they can make an informed decision about proceeding.
• B.set up contracts between the parents and children that require the parents to reinforce appropriate behavior using things that the children identify as important to them.
• C.refer the family to another professional, since this type of issue is not amenable to applied behavior analysis.
• D.provide counseling to the couple related to the problems that they identify as most important.

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When developing a task analysis, a behavior analyst would first:

• A.conduct a functional assessment of the target skills.
• B.observe the individual to collect baseline data.
• C.determine the necessary component steps.
• D.assess the mastery level of the individual.

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A behavior analyst is investigating fixed ratio schedules of praise delivery to determine which is most effective for changing the rate of question-asking by a 10-year-old child. This is an example of.

• A.an experimental social program.
• B.an applied analysis of behavior.
• C.a stimulus control program.
• D.a social learning program.

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