ABA RBT Exam Prep Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'applied' refer to in interventions?

Interventions that focus on abstract concepts.

Interventions that do not need practical application.

Interventions that deal with problems of social importance. (correct)

Interventions that are theoretical.

What type of behavior do behavioral interventions deal with?

Measurable behavior

What is required for interventions to be considered analytic?

Objective demonstration that the procedures caused the effect.

How should technological interventions be described?

Well enough that they can be implemented by anyone with training and resources. Signup and view all the answers

What do conceptual systems in applied interventions arise from?

A specific and identifiable theoretical base. Signup and view all the answers

What defines effective applied interventions?

Produce strong, socially important effects. Signup and view all the answers

What does generality mean in the context of applied interventions?

Designed to operate in new environments and continue after treatments have ended. Signup and view all the answers

Cumulative records can decrease over time.

False Signup and view all the answers

When should data be recorded according to best practices?

As soon as possible. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are general methods for identifying function?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an indirect assessment?

Asking questions, interviews, checklists, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What do direct assessments involve?

Observational assessments that do not typically involve making changes to the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What does ABC data involve?

Collecting information regarding changes in the environment prior to a behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Scatterplot Analysis?

Identifying the time that behavior occurs to find patterns. Signup and view all the answers

What does functional analysis modify?

Antecedent and/or consequent responses in the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of validity in data collection?

Data are directly related to the behavior being measured. Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability refer to in a measurement system?

The extent to which it yields the same value upon repeated tests. Signup and view all the answers

What does an alternating treatments design verify?

The maintaining variables of a given behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does function refer to in the context of behavior?

The maintaining consequences (reinforcement) that a behavior reliably produces. Signup and view all the answers

What items are included in a skill acquisition program?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the value-altering effect (MO)?

Modifies the efficacy of a stimulus as a punisher or reinforcer. Signup and view all the answers

What does behavior-altering effect refer to?

Increases the frequency of a behavior that has been punished or reinforced. Signup and view all the answers

What is pivotal response training?

Targets critical areas that improve many different individual responses. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Key Concepts

Applied: Interventions target behaviors of social significance.
Behavioral: Focus on observable and measurable actions, validation is key.
Analytic: Demonstrates the causal relationship between interventions and outcomes.
Technological: Clearly described interventions for easy replication by trained individuals.
Conceptual Systems: Interventions based on identifiable theoretical frameworks, not just tactics.
Effective: Should yield meaningful and socially relevant outcomes.
Generality: Designed to apply to various environments and persist beyond treatment.

Data Collection and Assessment

Cumulative Records: Track continuous behavior over time; never decrease; positive slope indicates higher behavior rates.
Recording Rules: Data should be recorded immediately or as it occurs; graphing should be done regularly.
Functional Assessment Methods: Include indirect assessments, descriptive assessments, and functional analyses.

Assessment Types

Indirect Assessment: Gather information through questions, interviews, and checklists.
Direct Assessments: Use observation to collect data without altering the environment; includes ABC data and scatterplot analysis.
ABC Data: Focuses on the environment changes preceding a behavior.
Scatterplot Analysis: Identifies patterns in behavior occurrence over time.
Functional Analyses: Test the effects of modifying environmental factors on behavior frequency.

Measurement Concepts

Validity: Ensures data collected is accurate and directly related to the behavior measured.
Reliability: Measures consistency and repeatability of data collection methods.

Experimental Designs in ABA

Alternating Treatments Design: Used in functional analyses to identify variables maintaining specific behaviors.

Behavioral Functions

Function: Consequences (reinforcement) of behaviors within specific contexts, such as different settings like classrooms or playgrounds.

Skill Acquisition Components

Critical elements include materials, long-term goals, short-term goals, learning units, clear response definitions, antecedents, and consequences.

Motivating Operations (MOs)

Value-Altering Effect: Influence the effectiveness of stimuli as punishing or reinforcing.
Behavior-Altering Effect: Changes in frequency of behaviors impacted by reinforcement or punishment from stimuli.

Pivotal Response Training

Focuses on key areas that enhance multiple behaviors, promotes child choices, occurs in natural settings, involves family participation, and employs various cues to elicit behavior.

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Prepare for the RBT exam with these flashcards focused on key terms and concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Each card provides a clear definition that is essential for understanding behavioral interventions. Test your knowledge and get ready to excel in your certification exam.