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Behavior Reduction Strategies Flashcards

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  1. A high-probability (high-p) request sequence reduces problem behavior by:

    Answer: Building behavioral momentum with easy tasks before presenting difficult ones

    High-p sequences present several easy, already-complied-with requests to build momentum before introducing a low-probability demand.

  2. When implementing extinction for attention-maintained behavior, the RBT should:

    Answer: Withhold all social attention contingent on the target behavior

    For attention-maintained behavior, extinction requires that no social attention (including reprimands) be delivered contingent on the problem behavior.

  3. Which of the following represents an ethical concern when implementing punishment procedures?

    Answer: Applying a punishment procedure without documented parental consent

    Punishment procedures require documented informed consent from caregivers and must be approved in the behavior intervention plan.

  4. A client engages in escape-maintained aggression. Which behavior reduction strategy directly addresses the function?

    Answer: Extinction by continuing the task despite aggression

    For escape-maintained aggression, extinction means not removing or modifying the task demand when aggression occurs.

  5. Which is the CORRECT order for selecting behavior reduction strategies, from least to most restrictive?

    Answer: Antecedent modification → differential reinforcement → extinction → punishment

    Ethical practice requires starting with the least restrictive option — antecedent strategies — before escalating to punishment.

  6. If a behavior reduction plan is not producing the expected results, the RBT should FIRST:

    Answer: Collect accurate data and report the lack of progress to the BCBA

    RBTs must collect and report accurate data to the supervising BCBA, who is responsible for modifying the behavior intervention plan.

  7. Planned ignoring is most appropriate for behavior maintained by:

    Answer: Social attention

    Planned ignoring (withholding attention) functions as extinction only when social attention is the maintaining reinforcer.