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Jack, a behavior analyst, is consulting about a student who engages in face slapping. A recent functional analysis clearly determined that the behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement. In the past, reinforcement procedures alone were found to be ineffective. The current intervention consists of a punishment procedurE. pulling the student's hands away from his face contingent on any attempts to slap and saying, "No!" Jack should.
Suggested Answer: D
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20 comments · newest first
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Alysa
10 months ago
Definitely need to focus on replacement behaviors!
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Salome
10 months ago
I agree, adding a reinforcement procedure could help!
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Raina
10 months ago
Wait, isn't punishment risky? I’m not sure about this approach.
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Bok
10 months ago
Collecting data is key, but I’d still be cautious with punishment.
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Harrison
11 months ago
Sounds like a tough case, but punishment isn't always the answer.
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Essie
11 months ago
Adding a reinforcement procedure sounds like a solid plan. I think option D could help address the behavior more effectively by focusing on replacement behaviors.
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Tommy
11 months ago
I recall a practice question where we had to consider the ethics of punishment. I think re-doing the assessment and eliminating punishment, like in option C, might be the right way to go.
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Anabel
11 months ago
I'm not sure if referring to another analyst is the best approach. I think we should be able to handle this ourselves, but option B feels a bit tempting.
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Zita
11 months ago
I remember we discussed how important it is to collect data on interventions, especially when using punishment. So, option A makes sense to me.
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Mohammad
12 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is to move forward with the current plan, as described in option A. Collect data, monitor the progress, and make revisions as needed. Trying to start over or refer to another analyst might just delay the process.
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Cora
12 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Since reinforcement alone didn't work, and the current plan involves punishment, I should go with D and add a reinforcement procedure that focuses on replacement or incompatible behaviors. That way, we're addressing the root cause while also providing a positive alternative.
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Dacia
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. The question says the behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement, but the current intervention is a punishment procedure. I'm not sure if that's the best approach. Maybe I should consider C and try to eliminate the punishment.
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Nana
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should go with A or D. Reinforcement procedures alone didn't work, so I'm hesitant to just add a new one. But I also don't want to completely scrap the current plan.
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Tijuana
1 year ago
I believe Jack should add a reinforcement procedure that focuses on replacement behaviors, in addition to the punishment procedure.
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Krystina
1 year ago
I agree with Youlanda, collecting data and revising the plan regularly is important to see if the intervention is effective.
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Kiera
1 year ago
Hmm, reinforcement procedures alone didn't work, huh? Looks like it's time to get creative and incorporate some positive reinforcement. Option D sounds like the way to go.
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Youlanda
1 year ago
I think Jack should move ahead and collect data on the plan and revise as indicated regularly.
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Lovetta
1 year ago
Oof, pulling the student's hands away and saying 'No!' as punishment? That's a bold move, Jack. Hope you've got a Plan B up your sleeve just in case.
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Sueann
1 year ago
C) re-do the assessment, add a reinforcement procedure, and plan to eliminate all punishment procedures.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
A) move ahead and collect data on the plan and revise as indicated regularly.