Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.
Before selecting a goal for adult client, the BCBA needs information related to preference assessments. What should happen next? The case file includes 9 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 1 setting.
ASend the written protocol again without observing performance
BProceed informally because the team believes the action will help
CTell everyone to try harder and review the case next month
DAssess current preferences and skills, then verify whether selected consequences function as reinforcers in relation to adult client's stopping work after corrective feedbackCorrect answer
Explanation
Answer DThe clue is the combination of duration data showing long pauses after feedback, stopping work after corrective feedback, and the required task: Preference assessments. The case file includes 9 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 1 setting. Assess current preferences and skills, then verify whether selected consequences function as reinforcers in relation to adult client's stopping work after corrective feedback is best because it answers that clue through preference and skill assessment 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 duration data showing long pauses after feedback, stopping work after corrective feedback, and the required task: Preference assessments. The case file includes 9 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 1 setting.
TrapCommon trapWritten directions alone do not verify performance or correct implementation errors.
NextIf you missed it, review Preference and skill assessmentThen answer a few related scenarios before moving back to broad practice.
Why the other choices are weaker
AChoice AWritten directions alone do not verify performance or correct implementation errors.
BChoice BGood intent does not replace consent, documentation, competence, or other safeguards.
CChoice CVague delayed feedback does not create a measurable plan for improvement.
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Preference and skill assessmentPreference assessmentspreference assessmentskill assessment
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