Autism Partnership Foundation Practice Exam

The correct choice is tangible because this type of functional analysis condition is designed to evaluate behavior when access to a preferred item, such as a toy, is contingent upon the display of certain behaviors, often termed aberrant behavior. In this context, when the learner engages in disruptive or challenging behaviors, the immediate availability of a toy serves as a potential reinforcer for those behaviors.

This approach helps identify if the learner engages in the aberrant behavior specifically to obtain access to the toy. By systematically providing the toy in response to the aberrant behavior and observing changes in frequency or intensity, practitioners can determine whether the behavior is maintained by the desire for tangible items. Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing effective intervention strategies that appropriately address the reason behind the behavior, promoting positive behavior changes through the use of more appropriate means of obtaining desired items.