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Medical variables

Physical or biological conditions, such as pain, illness, medication side effects, or poor sleep, that can change how often or how intensely behavior occurs, often by altering reinforcer value.

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Ear infections coincide with spikes in head hitting, so the BCBA recommends a medical check.

Can you spot medical variables in a scenario?

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BCBA F.1 · Behavior AssessmentReviewing educational, medical, and historical records at intake
RBT E.3 · Documentation and ReportingReport factors that may affect progress, such as illness, medication, or schedule changes

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