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Jamie and Morgan have similar behavior challenges and similar daily schedules. A behavior analyst has spent extensive time and effort on developing and implementing Morgan's plan, which is proving to be very successful. How should the behavior analyst proceed with developing a treatment plan for Jamie?
Suggested Answer: A
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36 comments · newest first
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Leslie
10 months ago
Surprised they’d even consider using the same plan! Isn’t that a bit too simplistic?
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Lura
11 months ago
I agree, they might have different needs despite similar behaviors.
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Deane
11 months ago
Really? Just using Morgan's plan seems risky to me.
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Alonzo
11 months ago
I think a separate functional assessment is definitely the way to go!
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Mica
11 months ago
Morgan's plan is working well, but Jamie might need a tailored approach.
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Vannessa
12 months ago
I wonder if option C could work since the behaviors are similar, but I recall that ecological factors can really change outcomes. Maybe a separate assessment is safer?
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Emerson
12 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this where we emphasized individual assessments. I think option B is definitely the right approach.
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Hermila
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think just copying Morgan's plan might overlook Jamie's unique needs. So, I lean towards option D, but I’m not confident.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how important it is to conduct a functional assessment for each individual, so I think option B makes the most sense.
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Twana
1 year ago
In a situation like this, I'd probably start by reviewing Morgan's plan in detail and seeing what aspects could potentially be applied to Jamie's case. But I wouldn't just implement it wholesale - a separate assessment is still warranted to ensure the plan is a good fit.
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Golda
1 year ago
Hmm, this is an interesting case. I would lean towards doing a separate functional analysis for Jamie, but then seeing if there are common elements in the plans that could be applied. That might be the most efficient way to develop an effective intervention.
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Derrick
1 year ago
I agree with doing a separate assessment for Jamie. While the behaviors may be topographically similar, the function and maintaining variables could be quite different. A customized plan is the safest approach.
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Kerrie
1 year ago
I'm not sure that's the best idea. Even if the behaviors look similar, we should still do a separate functional assessment for Jamie to ensure the plan addresses the underlying function of the behavior.
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Charolette
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward case - since the behaviors are similar, implementing the same plan for Jamie would be the most efficient and least restrictive approach.
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Sherita
1 year ago
I'm not totally confident on this one. I'll need to think through the different aspects of the audit process that the auditee might want to evaluate.
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Quentin
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review the material again to make sure I get the right answer.
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Domitila
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Since the question is asking what Kay should do, and the project is over budget due to the schedule crashing, I think option A - creating a lessons learned entry - is the best approach to document the reasoning behind the corrective actions.
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Royce
1 year ago
Plot twist: the behavior analyst is also a stand-up comedian and decides to use the same plan, but with hilarious customizations for each student. Comedy gold!
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Curt
1 year ago
That would be so funny to see how the comedian behavior analyst customizes the plan for each student!
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Dalene
1 year ago
C) Use the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.
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Aide
1 year ago
A) Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
Separate functional analysis is the way to go. Gotta make sure the plan is tailored to the individual, you know?
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Frederick
1 year ago
Separate functional analysis is the way to go. Gotta make sure the plan is tailored to the individual, you know?
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Ivette
1 year ago
B) Complete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.
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Laura
1 year ago
A) Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.
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Shenika
1 year ago
I mean, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Option C makes the most sense to me.
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Devorah
1 year ago
It's all about making sure the plan is tailored to each student's specific needs, while still using what has been proven to work.
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Arthur
1 year ago
I think it's important to consider the unique variables for each student, even if their behaviors are similar.
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Chara
1 year ago
I agree, using the same plan for both students with adjustments for their individual needs seems like a good idea.
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Helga
1 year ago
Hmm, I don't know. Seems risky to just copy and paste the plan without doing a proper assessment. Better safe than sorry.
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Giuseppe
1 year ago
I think using the same plan for both students, but adjusting the ecological variables, could also be a good option.
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Theodora
1 year ago
I agree with Matilda. Each student is unique, so a separate plan would be more effective.
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Matilda
2 years ago
I think the behavior analyst should complete a separate functional assessment and plan for Jamie.
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Leonor
2 years ago
The least restrictive option is definitely the way to go here. Why reinvent the wheel, right?
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Jeanice
1 year ago
C) Use the same plan for both, just ensure the ecological variables correspond to the student.
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Willie
1 year ago
A) Because the behaviors are topographically similar, implementing the plan designed for Morgan would be appropriate as it is the least restrictive option.