In order to replace a behavior targeted for change with a behavior that topographically does not resemble the target behavior, which differential reinforcement procedure would be BEST?

• A.DRH
• B.DRO
• C.DRL
• D.DRI

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Ingrid is attempting to learn to speak English. Her teacher, Rosa, presents pictures of preferred items, states the label in English, and prompts Ingrid to repeat them. Over time, Rosa stops labeling items and begins to present Ingrid with a variety of pictures of the same items. Rosa is trying to promote.

• A.echoic behavior.
• B.manding behavior.
• C.stimulus generalization.
• D.response generalization.

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Clifford's lawn work is steady and up to standard as long as his work is verbally praised approximately every twelfth completed mower circuit. However, at times the crew chief is unable to praise his work at that moment. When praise is not forthcoming, Clifford usually stops working. The best way to facilitate maintenance and generalization of Clifford's work, using a self-management technique, would be to:

• A.have the crew chief use a variable schedule of reinforcement.
• B.increase the delay in reinforcement until the afternoon.
• C.teach Clifford how to request reinforcement for the target behavior.
• D.have fellow workers provide praise when Clifford stops working.

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A client with a history of escape maintained problem behavior begins to throw the puzzle pieces a few minutes after starting to work on the task. What is the BEST programmatic change for the behavior analyst to make?

• A.Remove the puzzle and implement a time-out procedure.
• B.Increase the amount of social praise delivered for successful task completion.
• C.Implement an overcorrection procedure to reduce puzzle piece throwing.
• D.Teach the client to request escape using an adaptive behavior.

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In general, when a behavior analyst is asked to help someone make friends, the behavior analyst should:

• A.avoid interfering in interpersonal relationships.
• B.set up a social skills training program.
• C.evaluate the current social repertoire.
• D.refer the person to a counselor, social worker, or other professional.

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