Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: concept discrimination.
Client responds differently when the antecedent, consequence, or learning history changes. Which concept from motivating operations versus stimulus control is most relevant? The case file includes 6 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 3 settings.
AContinue unchanged and ignore the new contextual information
BIdentify whether the antecedent changes reinforcer value or signals reinforcement availability before labeling the relation in relation to client's repeating questions after instructionsCorrect answer
CAdd a punishment procedure before clarifying function, risk, or feasibility
DUse the descriptive label as the explanation and treatment target
Explanation
Answer BThe clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Motivating operations versus stimulus control. The case file includes 6 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 3 settings. Identify whether the antecedent changes reinforcer value or signals reinforcement availability before labeling the relation in relation to client's repeating questions after instructions is best because it answers that clue through motivating operations versus discriminative stimuli instead of treating the scenario as a generic behavior problem. On exam items like this, name the decision point first, then eliminate options that rely on one report, a label, a familiar protocol, or an action that skips the relevant data check.
Why this question is hard
ClueKey scenario clueThe clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Motivating operations versus stimulus control. The case file includes 6 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 3 settings.
TrapCommon trapIgnoring relevant data or context prevents a defensible behavior-analytic decision.
NextIf you missed it, review Motivating operations versus discriminative stimuliThen answer a few related scenarios before moving back to broad practice.
Why the other choices are weaker
AChoice AIgnoring relevant data or context prevents a defensible behavior-analytic decision.
CChoice CA punishment-first response is weaker when less intrusive, function-based, or assessment steps have not been addressed.
DChoice DA label is not enough; the decision should be based on observable behavior and relevant variables.
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Motivating operations versus discriminative stimuliMotivating operations versus stimulus controlMOEO
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