Question
Difficulty: easy. Skill: recognize. Type: applied scenario.
A program for following a visual schedule is not producing independent performance. Which adjustment best reflects differential reinforcement with and without extinction? The case file includes 12 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 4 settings.
ATreat the most recent data point as proof of the final conclusion
BBase the decision on the descriptive label for calling out during independent work and bypass differential reinforcement with and without extinction
CUse a familiar protocol even though it does not address reinforcement and punishment by behavior change
DClassify the consequence by whether behavior increases or decreases and whether a stimulus is added or removed in relation to student's following a visual scheduleCorrect answer
Explanation
Answer DThe clue is the combination of frequency data that vary from 3 to 11 responses per session, calling out during independent work, and the required task: Differential reinforcement with and without extinction. The case file includes 12 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 4 settings. Classify the consequence by whether behavior increases or decreases and whether a stimulus is added or removed in relation to student's following a visual schedule is best because it answers that clue through reinforcement and punishment by behavior change 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 frequency data that vary from 3 to 11 responses per session, calling out during independent work, and the required task: Differential reinforcement with and without extinction. The case file includes 12 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 4 settings.
TrapCommon trapA single point rarely supports a strong conclusion without considering trend, variability, and context.
NextIf you missed it, review Reinforcement and punishment by behavior changeThen answer a few related scenarios before moving back to broad practice.
Why the other choices are weaker
AChoice AA single point rarely supports a strong conclusion without considering trend, variability, and context.
BChoice BThis is weaker because the label does not answer the Differential reinforcement with and without extinction decision point or test Reinforcement and punishment by behavior change.
CChoice CA familiar protocol is not enough unless it matches the assessed variables and the current decision question.
Study tags
Reinforcement and punishment by behavior changeDifferential reinforcement with and without extinctionpositive reinforcementnegative reinforcement
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