Question

Hayden, a BCBA, has been working with a client for quite some time on acquiring the skill of being able to order food at a fast food restaurant. The client can successfully order food in the training setting. To ensure generalization and maintenance, the BCBA should_

Answer 1

Answer:

make sure the client will receive reinforcement in the natural environment

Explanation:

It should make sure the client will receive reinforcement in the natural environment. In order to program for maintenance, behavior professionals should plan to bring as many stimuli from the real world into the training setting as possible, make sure the client will be reinforced in the real world, i.e., the natural setting; for example if a client can order fast food, the reinforcement will be receiving the fast food. Lastly a responsible behavioral professional will periodically probe for maintenance. This means they will check in and make sure the client still possesses the required skills, is emitting appropriate behaviors, and is receiving reinforcement. A BCBA can terminate services after there is evidence the skill has been maintained for a certain amount of time, or at an agreed upon time between stakeholders