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A BCBA reviews the graphs provided by an RBT who currently implements a language training program for a child with ASD. “These results are awful. Are you doing everything correctly?” Asks the BCBA. The RBT insists that he is, and point to his most recent observation as evidence. “That doesn’t matter,” says the BCBA. “The insurance company will be evaluating the case soon, and they could pull funding for numbers like these. These numbers need to go up by the end of the week or it’s you a&#.”   Which of the following statements regarding this scenario are true?

An analyst witnesses an incident at work with which he is not entirely comfortable. According to the simple ethical model proposed by Bailey and Burch, what should he do first?

You have a degree in early child development and are the director of behavioral psychology for a preschool program serving children with severe behavioral disorders. A position becomes available in your agency to become the behavioral psychology director of adolescent services. It pays more and would be good for your long-term prospects. However, most of the adolescents come from difficult backgrounds and are in foster care. What should you do?

An ethical framework that suggests the morality of an action primarily depends on the consequences of that action is best defined as which of the following?

The guardian of a child with ASD refuses treatment suggested by a BCBA for severe SIB, on the grounds that it is punitive. The BCBA explains that punishment is necessary, because NCR, DRA, and restraints, though they have made a difference compared to baseline, have not reduced the behavior to acceptable levels. The guardian refuses to change his mind. What should the BCBA do?

Once you have found an author’s thesis, asking the ____  __________ question will help you determine the significance of the argument.

When considering key vocabulary terms to teach, it’s important to be aware of words which might trigger personal emotions. This consideration is concerned with a specific word’s…

Ms. Shadow, a fourth-grade teacher, wants to combine social studies with her literacy instruction. In social studies, she is starting the chapter on Idaho symbols, including the state flower (Syringa), bird (Mountain Bluebird), and seal. What type of text is Ms. Shadow probably having her students read for this social studies unit?

Which of the following best defines reading fluency and its components?

Casey, a 5th-grade student, has difficulty with reading comprehension when reading complex texts. When he reads aloud, it is slow and labored, but accurate. What actions might the teacher take to improve Casey’s understanding of the text?