RBT Exam Study Cards

Questions and Answers

What does 'applied' refer to in interventions?

Interventions that deal with problems of minor importance

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

Interventions that are not measurable

Interventions only applicable in clinical settings

Why is it important for behaviors targeted for token reinforcement to be clearly defined?

So that everyone involved in the delivering or receiving tokens knows which behaviors are being reinforced.

What is a multiple relationship?

Having two different relationships with one client.

Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?

Be truthful and honest. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ethical code say you should do if a client gives you a gift?

Politely decline and explain to them/their parents the nature of your professional relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are arrested for a minor marijuana charge?

Report to BACB within 30 days. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered confidential information per the BACB ethical code?

Electronic records Signup and view all the answers

If you are not providing direct ABA services and are having a fun Friday, what should you do?

Do not make reference to, display, or otherwise use your RBT. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your supervisor requests that you work with a new client who has unfamiliar behaviors?

Request more training from supervising BCBA. Signup and view all the answers

Which antecedent increases or decreases the value of a consequence?

Motivating Operation. Signup and view all the answers

You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (SD) to the first instance of behavior. What are you measuring?

Latency. Signup and view all the answers

How long the behavior occurs refers to what measurement dimension?

Duration. Signup and view all the answers

John is recording data on aggression by counting the number of scratches left on his body after a session. What kind of measurement is this?

Permanent product. Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of behavior?

Escape, attention, tangible, sensory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the breakdown of a task into its individual components and steps called?

Task analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What happens before the behavior?

Antecedent. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four functions of behavior?

Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangibles. Signup and view all the answers

What type of reinforcement is delivered on the average of every 2 minutes in which the behaviors occur?

VI-2. Signup and view all the answers

What is extinction?

Withholding reinforcement for a target response. Signup and view all the answers

What does differential reinforcement entail?

Providing greater reinforcement for better approximations of a target behavior. Signup and view all the answers

A neutral stimulus can become conditioned by pairing this stimulus with an unconditioned or previously conditioned stimulus.

True Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is no longer provided?

Extinction. Signup and view all the answers

What reinforces progressively increasing rates of behavior?

Differential reinforcement of higher rates of behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Reinforcement provided every 10 minutes that behavior occurs is called _____

FI-10 Signup and view all the answers

When working with a client, whose preferences should take priority?

Client. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to identify the function of behaviors?

Conducting an analog or naturalistic functional analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Applied Behavior Analysis Concepts

Applied Interventions: Focus on behaviors of social significance, aiming for meaningful outcomes.
Token Reinforcement Clarity: Clearly defined behaviors ensure all parties understand what is being reinforced.
Multiple Relationships: Involves having two distinct relationships with a single client.

Ethical Considerations

RBT Ethical Code: Emphasizes honesty and truthfulness.
Accepting Gifts: Decline gifts from clients to maintain professional integrity.
Reporting Arrests: Must inform BACB of any arrests, including minor charges, within 30 days.
Confidentiality: Includes client information found online, written, or electronic records.

Data Collection and Measurement

Latency Measurement: Time taken from demand presentation to behavior occurrence.
Duration Measurement: The total time a behavior occurs is crucial for data analysis.
Permanent Product: Data recorded from lasting effects of behavior, such as scratches from aggression.

Behavior Functions and Analysis

Functions of Behavior: Sensory, escape, attention, and tangible factors drive behaviors.
Antecedents: Events that occur prior to a behavior are crucial for understanding its triggers.

Reinforcement and Punishment

Motivating Operation: Influences the value of a consequence based on the context.
Positive Reinforcement: Involves adding a stimulus to increase behavior likelihood.
Negative Punishment: Entails removing a stimulus to decrease behavior frequency.
Differential Reinforcement: Provides varying reinforcement based on behavior approximations.

Task Analysis and Teaching Strategies

Task Analysis: Breakdown of tasks into smaller steps to facilitate learning.
Prompting Techniques: Utilizes most-to-least or least-to-most prompting methods to teach behaviors.
Shaping: Gradually reinforces closer approximations to desired behavior.

Schedules of Reinforcement

Fixed-Ratio Schedule: Reinforcement delivered after a set number of responses.
Variable-Ratio Schedule: Reinforcement occurs intermittently based on an average number of responses.
Fixed-Interval Schedule: Reinforcement provided after a scheduled time period.
Variable-Interval Schedule: Reinforcement given after an unpredictable time interval.

Extinction and Response Management

Extinction: The process of discontinuing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior.
Planned Ignoring: A form of extinction where no response is given to minor behaviors.
Functional Communication Training: Teaches appropriate communication skills to replace undesirable behaviors.

Professional Conduct and Relationships

Client Preference Priority: Always prioritize the client's needs and preferences in treatment plans.
Supervision Requirements: RBTs cannot supervise other RBTs; they require supervision from a certified analyst.
Relationship Boundaries: Two years must pass before entering a personal relationship with a client or supervisor.

Data Interpretation and Function Analysis

Cumulative Records: Reflect behavior occurrence without decrease; flat slopes indicate no behavior.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): Identifies the function of behaviors through structured assessments.

Miscellaneous Concepts

Satiation: The diminished value of a reinforcer due to overexposure.
Classical Conditioning: Also known as Pavlovian conditioning, involves associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.

Final Notes

Behavioral Definitions: Must be clear and objective to facilitate accurate recording and intervention success.
Professional Ethical Code Violations: Always assess actions for potential breaches of confidentiality and ethical standards.

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Test your knowledge with these RBT exam study cards, focusing on key concepts and definitions essential for applied behavior analysis. Each card highlights important terms and their significance in behavior intervention and reinforcement. Perfect for anyone preparing for the RBT exam!