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Which condition makes a consequence a reinforcer for a particular response?
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02
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An instructor wants to know whether access to a chosen activity increases a learner’s independent requests. Which assessment directly addresses that question?
- A
A preference assessment confirms that an item strengthens the target response
- B
A reinforcer assessment identifies what the learner approaches
- C
A reinforcer assessment tests whether access to an option increases the target response
- D
Both assessments establish effectiveness by asking which item the learner likes
03
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A learner is just beginning to request help independently. Which delivery plan best supports the new response?
- A
Deliver the selected consequence promptly and reliably after the target response
- B
Wait until several target responses have occurred before delivering the consequence
- C
Vary delivery unpredictably so the learner does not anticipate the consequence
- D
Deliver the consequence before the target response to establish the routine
04
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Which actions support responsible selection of possible reinforcers? Select all that apply.
- A
Offer meaningful choices and observe what the learner selects and engages with
- B
Use praise as the reinforcer because it is effective for everyone
- C
Choose options that are safe and practical in the teaching environment
- D
Make access to essential needs contingent on completing instructional demands
- E
Consider whether options are age-appropriate and culturally responsive
05
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A learner’s progress slows. Which steps can help the instructor investigate and respond? Select all that apply.
- A
Check whether the target response is clearly defined
- B
Change the reinforcer, timing, and schedule together to save time
- C
Check whether reinforcement is delivered as planned
- D
Consider whether prompts or task difficulty are appropriate
- E
Assume the learner’s preferences will remain unchanged
06
True or false
1 point
If a learner selects an item during a preference assessment, this alone proves that access to the item will increase the target response.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
1 point
An instructor may make access to essential needs contingent on completing instructional demands if doing so improves participation.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
What assessment checks whether access to an option actually increases a target response?
09
Written response
1 point
What schedule reinforces every correct target response while a new skill is being established?
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
Continuous reinforcement provides reinforcement after . Once a skill is reliable, gradually thinning to intermittent reinforcement can support .
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
A fixed-ratio schedule makes reinforcement depend on a set number of .
12
Open ended
1 point
A learner’s performance drops after reinforcement is thinned. Describe how the instructor should evaluate the change and adjust the plan.
13
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A learner is practicing a response with prompts. Which plan can encourage independence while maintaining support?
- A
Give no response or feedback after prompted attempts and stop fading prompts
- B
Arrange more valuable consequences for independent responses, provide supportive feedback for prompted attempts, and fade prompts
- C
Give the same consequence only after prompted responses
- D
Increase task difficulty whenever a learner responds independently
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A learner chooses a short building activity after completing a step. Over later teaching opportunities, the learner completes that step more often when access to the activity follows it. What best explains why the activity is functioning as a reinforcer in this situation?
- A
The activity was offered immediately after the response.
- B
The target response becomes more likely after access to the activity.
- C
The learner selected the activity once.
- D
The instructor believes the activity should be motivating.
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An instructor is teaching a newly acquired request. Which approach is most likely to make the connection between the request and its consequence clear?
- A
Wait until the end of the day and give the consequence regardless of which response occurred.
- B
Change the consequence after each response so the learner cannot predict it.
- C
Provide the selected consequence promptly and connect it clearly to the target response.
- D
Deliver the consequence before the target response to encourage participation.
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A learner is practicing a skill, and reinforcement becomes available after the same set period of time has passed. Which schedule describes this arrangement?
- A
Make reinforcement available after the same set period each time.
- B
Reinforce after a set number of responses.
- C
Make reinforcement available after changing time periods.
- D
Reinforce after a changing number of responses that averages around a planned value.
17
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A learner can complete a task step either independently or after a prompt. Which reinforcement plan best supports increasing independence while still supporting learning?
- A
Give the most preferred consequence only after prompted attempts, and keep prompts unchanged.
- B
Stop giving any feedback after prompted attempts so the learner will respond independently.
- C
Use the same consequence for every response and avoid fading prompts.
- D
Arrange more valuable consequences for independent responses, give supportive feedback for prompted attempts, and fade prompts.
18
True or false
1 point
True or false: An instructor should never make essential needs or basic rights contingent on completing an instructional demand.
- A
True
- B
False
19
Written response
1 point
What is the name or standard notation for a schedule that reinforces every correct target response?
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Written response
1 point
What type of assessment checks whether access to an option actually increases a target response?