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

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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.DRI
• D.DRL

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The number of time intervals in a specific period of time during which a response occurs continuously for
an entire interval is which measure?

• A.Momentary time sampling
• B.Whole-interval recording
• C.Percentage of occurrence
• D.Partial-interval recording

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In order to promote generalization in intensive teaching, the behavior analyst should.

• A.teach loosely.
• B.use few exemplars.
• C.teach in the same environment.
• D.use the same SD.

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The use of a withdrawal design is LEAST appropriate when:

• A.evaluating the effects of an intervention for behavior that has multiple functions.
• B.multiple participants are being evaluated.
• C.extraneous variables cannot be controlled.
• D.evaluating an intervention for severe problem behavior.

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