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Behavior-Change Procedures

Instructions and rules: Modeling, instructions, and rules.

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Question

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

A program for using a clarification request is not producing independent performance. Which adjustment best reflects instructions and rules? The case file includes 3 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 2 settings.

A
Use a familiar protocol even though it does not address modeling, instructions, and rules
B
Rely on caregiver's report alone and stop collecting direct evidence
C
Change the intervention immediately based on the concern alone
D
Use modeling, instructions, or rules with practice and data showing the response contacts relevant contingencies in relation to client's using a clarification request

Correct answer

Explanation

Answer D

The clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Instructions and rules. The case file includes 3 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 2 settings. Use modeling, instructions, or rules with practice and data showing the response contacts relevant contingencies in relation to client's using a clarification request is best because it answers that clue through modeling, instructions, and rules 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

Clue
Key scenario clue

The clue is the combination of parent report that conflicts with recent session data, repeating questions after instructions, and the required task: Instructions and rules. The case file includes 3 recent sessions, 2 implementers, and 2 settings.

Trap
Common trap

A familiar protocol is not enough unless it matches the assessed variables and the current decision question.

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Why the other choices are weaker

A
Choice A

A familiar protocol is not enough unless it matches the assessed variables and the current decision question.

B
Choice B

Stakeholder input matters, but direct data, context, and integrity checks are still needed for a defensible answer.

C
Choice C

This is weaker because it skips the assessment, integrity, or decision rule needed before changing procedures.

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