RBT 40-Hr Training Flashcards

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What does BACB stand for?

Behavioral Analyst Certification Board

Behavior Analysis Certification Board

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (correct)

Behavioral Analysis Certification Bureau

What does BCBA stand for?

Behavioral Certified Board Analyst

Behavior Analyst Certified Board

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (correct)

How do we refer to the clients?

Individuals diagnosed with Autism

What is the main purpose of RBT training?

Improve the lives of individuals with Autism Signup and view all the answers

What are the three branches of the science of behavior analysis?

Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Behaviorism, Applied Behavior Analysis Signup and view all the answers

Who is commonly attributed for discovering the law of effect?

Edward Thorndike Signup and view all the answers

Who is commonly considered the father of behaviorism?

John B. Watson Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a dimension of ABA as outlined by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968)?

Generality Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of participants reached recovery in the Ivar Lovaas 1987 study?

47% Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary lessons learned from Ivar Lovaas 1987?

Need for parents to be trained Signup and view all the answers

What was the criteria for best outcome in the Lovaas (1987) Study?

IQ, School Placement, and diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is ABA as a science?

A systematic approach to understanding behavior of social importance Signup and view all the answers

What is ABA as a practice?

The application of behavior analytic principles to improve socially important behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What does contingency mean?

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty Signup and view all the answers

What is intermittent reinforcement?

Occurs when a designated response is reinforced only some of the time Signup and view all the answers

What is a prompt?

Extra or artificial stimuli that cue the child to display the target behavior Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of prompts?

Gestures, positional, visuals, verbals, partial physicals, full physicals Signup and view all the answers

What is prompt fading?

The gradual elimination of prompts that have been paired with an instruction Signup and view all the answers

What does objective mean?

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts Signup and view all the answers

What is a dual relationship?

A situation where multiple roles exist between a therapist and a client Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of recency?

Typically, it is the final or most recent response that will be repeated in a similar learning situation Signup and view all the answers

What does overprompting cause?

For the child to not be able to develop independence Signup and view all the answers

What were Edward Thorndike's contributions to ABA?

Law of effect, learning curves, law of recency, trial and error, all mammals learn similarly Signup and view all the answers

What were Ivan Pavlov's contributions to ABA?

Classical conditioning, types of conditioning, systematic desensitization Signup and view all the answers

What is systematic desensitization?

A treatment for phobias involving exposure to progressively more anxiety-provoking stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the stimulus-response model?

Ivan Pavlov Signup and view all the answers

What were John B. Watson's contributions to ABA?

Father of behaviorism, conditioned emotional responding, focused psychology on behavior, analysis of language Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the response-stimulus model?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What were B.F. Skinner's contributions to ABA?

Selection by consequences, satiation and deprivation, shaping, analysis of verbal behavior, cultural selection Signup and view all the answers

Who are known as the holy Trinity of ABA?

Baer, Wolf, and Risley Signup and view all the answers

In 1968, what journal did Baer, Wolf, and Risley write?

Some Current Dimensions of ABA Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven dimensions of ABA?

Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptual, Effective, Generality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

BACB: Behavior Analyst Certification Board, the certifying body for behavior analysts.
BCBA: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a professional certification in behavior analysis.
Clients: Refers to individuals diagnosed with Autism, the target population for behavior analytic services.

Purpose and Branches of ABA

RBT Training Purpose: Aims to enhance the lives of individuals with Autism through supportive interventions.
Branches of Behavior Analysis:
- Experimental Analysis of Behavior: The scientific study of behavior under controlled conditions.
- Behaviorism: The philosophical foundation of behavior analysis.
- Applied Behavior Analysis: Practical application of behavioral principles to real-world problems.

Pioneers of Behavior Analysis

Edward Thorndike: Recognized for discovering the Law of Effect; emphasized that responses followed by satisfaction are more likely to recur.
John B. Watson: Known as the father of behaviorism, he shifted focus from consciousness to observable behavior.

Key Research Findings

Lovaas 1987 Study:
- 47% of participants achieved recovery, demonstrating the effectiveness of early intervention.
- A critical lesson was the importance of training parents to support their children's development.
- Best outcomes were measured by IQ, school placement, and diagnosis.

Principles of ABA

ABA as a Science: A systematic method for understanding behaviors that impact social outcomes.
ABA as a Practice: Involves applying behavior analytic principles to foster meaningful behavioral change.

Concepts in Behavior Analysis

Contingency: Refers to potential future events that cannot be predicted with certainty.
Intermittent Reinforcement: Reinforcement is not provided consistently, leading to partial reinforcement.
Prompt: Additional stimuli aiding a child in displaying target behavior, presented before or after the relevant cue.

Prompting and Independence

Types of Prompts: Can include gestures, positions, visuals, verbal cues, and various physical supports.
Prompt Fading: Gradual removal of prompts to encourage independent responses from students.
Overprompting: Offering assistance unnecessarily, hindering the development of independence in clients.

Historical Contributions

Thorndike's Contributions:
- Developed the Law of Effect, learning curves, and the Law of Recency.
- Introduced trial and error learning, observing that all mammals learn similarly.
Pavlov's Contributions:
- Known for Classical Conditioning, which pairs stimuli with responses.
- Developed techniques like systematic desensitization for therapeutic applications.
Watson's Contributions:
- Advanced the field of behaviorism, emphasizing behavior analysis over conscious thought.
Skinner's Contributions:
- Promoted concepts like selection by consequences and shaping through successive approximations.
- Analyzed verbal behavior and cultural influences on behavior.

Key Figures in ABA

Holy Trinity of ABA: Refers to Baer, Wolf, and Risley, who established crucial dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
1968 Publication: Baer, Wolf, and Risley authored "Some current dimensions of ABA," outlining foundational dimensions of the discipline.

Seven Dimensions of ABA

Applied: Focuses on socially significant behaviors.
Behavioral: Explicit definition of behaviors being targeted.
Analytic: Demonstration of the functional relationship between interventions and behavior changes.
Technological: Clear and detailed description of procedures.
Conceptually Systematic: Procedures based on principles of behavior analysis.
Effective: Significant changes in behavior aimed at improvement.
Generality: Practical applicability of results across different settings and over time.

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Explore essential terms and definitions related to RBT training, including key certifications and the focus on improving the lives of individuals with Autism. This quiz will enhance your understanding of behavior analysis concepts crucial for aspiring professionals in the field.