Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.
A referral describes grabbing preferred items, but the team has mixed information from ABC data from three outings. Which assessment step best fits functional analyses? The case file includes 8 recent sessions, 5 implementers, and 1 setting.
AUse the descriptive label as the explanation and treatment target
BSend the written protocol again without observing performance
CSelect assessment methods that clarify patterns or function while considering safety and referral needs in relation to adolescent's grabbing preferred itemsCorrect answer
DProceed informally because the team believes the action will help
Explanation
Answer CThe clue is the combination of ABC data from three outings, grabbing preferred items, and the required task: Functional analyses. The case file includes 8 recent sessions, 5 implementers, and 1 setting. Select assessment methods that clarify patterns or function while considering safety and referral needs in relation to adolescent's grabbing preferred items is best because it answers that clue through descriptive assessment and functional analysis 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 ABC data from three outings, grabbing preferred items, and the required task: Functional analyses. The case file includes 8 recent sessions, 5 implementers, and 1 setting.
TrapCommon trapA label is not enough; the decision should be based on observable behavior and relevant variables.
NextIf you missed it, review Descriptive assessment and functional analysisThen answer a few related scenarios before moving back to broad practice.
Why the other choices are weaker
AChoice AA label is not enough; the decision should be based on observable behavior and relevant variables.
BChoice BWritten directions alone do not verify performance or correct implementation errors.
DChoice DGood intent does not replace consent, documentation, competence, or other safeguards.
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Descriptive assessment and functional analysisFunctional analysesdescriptive assessmentfunctional analysis
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