WGU D753 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Lulu is a student who experiences social anxiety at a level that puts her at
risk of behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Lulu's social
anxiety has not improved.How can Lulu's teacher support her based on the
positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) system?.
Answer: By having Lulu meet with a lunchtime group to casually practice
conversation skills
◍ raffles and lotteries.
Answer: systems where students earn tickets for displaying positive
behavior and have a chance to win rewards through random draws, in which
raffles involve tickets drawn at specific times, while lotteries use numbered
tickets for a chance-based system
◍ social withdrawal.
Answer: retreating from social interactions, preferring isolation
◍ applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Answer: a scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is
affected by the environment, involving implementing techniques and
principles to produce meaningful and positive changes in behavior
◍ Whenever a student is presented with a quiz, the student argues with the
teacher until there is no time left to complete the quiz. Because of this, the
student is able to avoid taking the quiz.What is the behavior in this situation,
based on the antecedent-behavior-consequence (ABC) charting method?.
Answer: Arguing with the teacher
◍ replacement behavior.
, Answer: positive behavior that is taught and reinforced to replace a less
desirable target behavior
◍ tangible object.
Answer: behaviors that involve actions performed to obtain or interact with
physical items, including seeking out specific toys, tools, or other objects of
interest
◍ applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Answer: a scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is
affected by the environment, involving implementing techniques and
principles to produce meaningful and positive changes in behavior
◍ antecedent strategies.
Answer: proactive interventions implemented to prevent or reduce problem
behavior by addressing the triggers or events that occur before the behavior
◍ A teacher asks a student who is talking with peers, "What should you be
working on right now?" to encourage the student to refocus.Which type of
prompt is demonstrated in this scenario?.
Answer: Indirect verbal
◍ externalized behaviors.
Answer: observable actions or behaviors directed outwardly, often affecting
interactions with others
◍ behavioral patterns.
Answer: the consistent and predictable ways in which behaviors occur, often
identified through data analysis
◍ compliance matrix.
Answer: a game-like system where students mark off cells on a matrix as
they follow directions or meet behavior criteria and where completing a
row, column, or diagonal on the matrix results in earning a reinforcer for the
individual or the class
◍ behavioral interventions.
, Answer: strategies and techniques used to encourage positive behavior
change and reduce undesired behaviors
◍ Supportive environment.
Answer: A safe, structured, and emotionally supportive classroom
environment fosters focus and reduces disruptive behavior.
◍ data collection.
Answer: the process of gathering information about a student's behavior to
understand patterns and make informed decisions
◍ function of behavior.
Answer: reason or purpose behind a behavior, which may explain what the
student gains or avoids through their actions
◍ applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Answer: a scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is
affected by the environment, involving implementing techniques and
principles to produce meaningful and positive changes in behavior
◍ What is one of the three major aspects of neurodiversity impacting
classroom behavior?.
Answer: Emotional regulation
◍ exceptionalities.
Answer: varied educational needs arising from disorders or other unique
learning requirements
◍ Modeling.
Answer: the process of demonstrating specific behaviors that can be
observed and can be imitated by others
◍ antecedent-based intervention.
Answer: an intervention that focuses on changing conditions or events that
occur before the problem behavior to prevent the behavior from happening
◍ inattentive presentation.
Answer: ADHD subtype characterized by difficulty sustaining attention,
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Lulu is a student who experiences social anxiety at a level that puts her at
risk of behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Lulu's social
anxiety has not improved.How can Lulu's teacher support her based on the
positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) system?.
Answer: By having Lulu meet with a lunchtime group to casually practice
conversation skills
◍ raffles and lotteries.
Answer: systems where students earn tickets for displaying positive
behavior and have a chance to win rewards through random draws, in which
raffles involve tickets drawn at specific times, while lotteries use numbered
tickets for a chance-based system
◍ social withdrawal.
Answer: retreating from social interactions, preferring isolation
◍ applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Answer: a scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is
affected by the environment, involving implementing techniques and
principles to produce meaningful and positive changes in behavior
◍ Whenever a student is presented with a quiz, the student argues with the
teacher until there is no time left to complete the quiz. Because of this, the
student is able to avoid taking the quiz.What is the behavior in this situation,
based on the antecedent-behavior-consequence (ABC) charting method?.
Answer: Arguing with the teacher
◍ replacement behavior.
, Answer: positive behavior that is taught and reinforced to replace a less
desirable target behavior
◍ tangible object.
Answer: behaviors that involve actions performed to obtain or interact with
physical items, including seeking out specific toys, tools, or other objects of
interest
◍ applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Answer: a scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is
affected by the environment, involving implementing techniques and
principles to produce meaningful and positive changes in behavior
◍ antecedent strategies.
Answer: proactive interventions implemented to prevent or reduce problem
behavior by addressing the triggers or events that occur before the behavior
◍ A teacher asks a student who is talking with peers, "What should you be
working on right now?" to encourage the student to refocus.Which type of
prompt is demonstrated in this scenario?.
Answer: Indirect verbal
◍ externalized behaviors.
Answer: observable actions or behaviors directed outwardly, often affecting
interactions with others
◍ behavioral patterns.
Answer: the consistent and predictable ways in which behaviors occur, often
identified through data analysis
◍ compliance matrix.
Answer: a game-like system where students mark off cells on a matrix as
they follow directions or meet behavior criteria and where completing a
row, column, or diagonal on the matrix results in earning a reinforcer for the
individual or the class
◍ behavioral interventions.
, Answer: strategies and techniques used to encourage positive behavior
change and reduce undesired behaviors
◍ Supportive environment.
Answer: A safe, structured, and emotionally supportive classroom
environment fosters focus and reduces disruptive behavior.
◍ data collection.
Answer: the process of gathering information about a student's behavior to
understand patterns and make informed decisions
◍ function of behavior.
Answer: reason or purpose behind a behavior, which may explain what the
student gains or avoids through their actions
◍ applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Answer: a scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is
affected by the environment, involving implementing techniques and
principles to produce meaningful and positive changes in behavior
◍ What is one of the three major aspects of neurodiversity impacting
classroom behavior?.
Answer: Emotional regulation
◍ exceptionalities.
Answer: varied educational needs arising from disorders or other unique
learning requirements
◍ Modeling.
Answer: the process of demonstrating specific behaviors that can be
observed and can be imitated by others
◍ antecedent-based intervention.
Answer: an intervention that focuses on changing conditions or events that
occur before the problem behavior to prevent the behavior from happening
◍ inattentive presentation.
Answer: ADHD subtype characterized by difficulty sustaining attention,
