Chaining procedures: Shaping, chaining, and group contingencies. | BCBA Practice Question

Question

Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.

A program for using a clarification request is not producing independent performance. Which adjustment best reflects chaining procedures? The case file includes 11 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 4 settings.

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Use the procedure that matches the response form, sequence, or group contingency required by the goal in relation to client's using a clarification request

Correct answer

Treat the most recent data point as proof of the final conclusion

Base the decision on the descriptive label for repeating questions after instructions and bypass chaining procedures

Explanation

Answer B

The clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Chaining procedures. The case file includes 11 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 4 settings. Use the procedure that matches the response form, sequence, or group contingency required by the goal in relation to client's using a clarification request is best because it answers that clue through shaping, chaining, and group contingencies 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.

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Clue

Key scenario clue

Trap

Common trap

Vague delayed feedback does not create a measurable plan for improvement.

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Why the other choices are weaker

Choice A

Vague delayed feedback does not create a measurable plan for improvement.

Choice C

A single point rarely supports a strong conclusion without considering trend, variability, and context.

Choice D

This is weaker because the label does not answer the Chaining procedures decision point or test Shaping, chaining, and group contingencies.

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