Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.
A program for following a visual schedule is not producing independent performance. Which adjustment best reflects instructions and rules? The case file includes 6 recent sessions, 4 implementers, and 3 settings.
AContinue unchanged and ignore the new contextual information
BAdd a punishment procedure before clarifying function, risk, or feasibility
CUse the descriptive label as the explanation and treatment target
DUse modeling, instructions, or rules with practice and data showing the response contacts relevant contingencies 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: Instructions and rules. The case file includes 6 recent sessions, 4 implementers, and 3 settings. Use modeling, instructions, or rules with practice and data showing the response contacts relevant contingencies in relation to student's following a visual schedule 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
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: Instructions and rules. The case file includes 6 recent sessions, 4 implementers, and 3 settings.
TrapCommon trapIgnoring relevant data or context prevents a defensible behavior-analytic decision.
NextIf you missed it, review Behavioral skills trainingThen 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.
BChoice BA punishment-first response is weaker when less intrusive, function-based, or assessment steps have not been addressed.
CChoice CA label is not enough; the decision should be based on observable behavior and relevant variables.
Study tags
Modeling, instructions, and rulesInstructions and rulesmodelinginstructions
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