Self-Check

• Jerry is working on Johanna's manding in order to increase her communication attempts. After a month of programming, Johanna has learned to mand for a donut, chicken nuggets, and goldfish crackers. When Jerry goes on a home visit, Johanna's parents report that her requesting has not increased at home. When Johanna sits down to eat, Jerry notices that her meal is made up of authentic Indian food. What has Jerry failed to account for?

  • The age appropriateness of the items Incorrect
  • Addressing a more appropriate cusp behavior Incorrect
  • Targeting another replacement behavior Incorrect
  • Reinforcement in the natural setting Correct!

• Dominique is a 16-year-old who is supposed to be sampling job sites; however, she prefers to stay at school and play with baby dolls. Her teacher, Joey, wants to teach Dominique that she can play with dolls at home in her room but that at school she needs to select other activities. Working on this goal is important, as Joey wants Dominique to be able to go out into community settings without bringing her dolls with her. Why is Joey most likely focusing on this goal?

  • Accessing the community is a cusp behavior. Incorrect
  • Accessing the community is a pivotal behavior. Incorrect
  • Accessing the community is a step toward employment. Correct!
  • Accessing the community will allow more access to dolls. Incorrect