RBT Practice Exam (75 Questions) Flashcards

Questions and Answers

In the Discrete Trial cycle, the prompt should occur when?

Simultaneously with the instruction, or just after it (correct)

Before the instruction

At the end of the trial

Only after the instruction has been given

What is the transfer procedure involved in pointing to a cat and then asking what it is?

Listener response to tact transfer

Outcome recording could be used for which behavior?

Baking a cake

Running a race

Writing an essay (correct)

Playing a video game

Competent Training Programs and Supervised Work Experiences include all of the following, EXCEPT?

Specific training in Occupational Therapy practices Signup and view all the answers

Breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable units is the definition of what?

Task Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What should you attempt to document when reporting observations?

What was observed, not interpretations of what was observed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a part of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

How the child feels when the behavior is occurring Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine existing nonsocial and social reinforcers?

A preference assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is being measured when the length of time it takes for someone to respond is recorded?

Latency Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are appropriate ways to respond to feedback, EXCEPT?

Dismiss the feedback as incorrect. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are functions of behavior, EXCEPT?

To placate others Signup and view all the answers

Behavior Analysts should always recommend the __________ likely to be effective in dealing with a behavior problem.

Least restrictive procedures Signup and view all the answers

When our learner is on a roll with responding, how should reinforcement be handled?

Continued at current levels or increased Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are reasons that the use of electronic communication and social media are more likely to result in a HIPAA violation, EXCEPT?

HIPAA encourages people to use paper because it's the safest and most efficient way to communicate health information. Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if a practitioner finds that a potentially harmful multiple relationships has arisen?

Attempt to resolve with the best interests of the affected person and maximal compliance with the Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What are two things you can do to prepare for each day ahead of time?

Use a 'to-do' list and keep a calendar to review what is up ahead Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chaining results in the learner being reinforced after they perform the final step in the chain?

Backward chaining Signup and view all the answers

The role of the RBT is to

Provide direct support and education with individuals receiving ABA services Signup and view all the answers

When teaching a child to discriminate boys and girls using exaggerated features, this is an example of what?

Stimulus Fading Signup and view all the answers

What are the three steps of discrimination training?

Teach in isolation, add distracters, mix in mastered items Signup and view all the answers

Why is Keenan's whining behavior not likely to be easily extinguished?

She has reinforced his whining on a very thin variable ratio schedule Signup and view all the answers

What should a teacher do after presenting the discriminative stimulus with an echoic prompt?

Present the discriminative stimulus but this time fade or omit the echoic prompt Signup and view all the answers

Once pairing has taken place, the teacher can become a __________ reinforcer.

Conditioned Signup and view all the answers

What sections does a crisis plan typically include?

Antecedent Interventions, Escalation, Crisis, Post Crisis Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to prevent a student from losing motivation in Naturalistic Teaching?

Change activities at a pace that is just right for the student Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Discrete Trials and Teaching Techniques

In Discrete Trial cycles, prompts should occur simultaneously with or just after the instruction.
Listener response to tact transfer involves identifying objects based on verbal prompts, enhancing comprehension.
Task Analysis involves breaking complex skills into smaller, manageable units for effective teaching.
Backwards chaining results in learners receiving reinforcement after performing the last step of a task sequence.

Behavior Measurement and Documentation

Outcome recording can be applied to behaviors like writing essays, allowing for evaluation of the final product.
Latency measures how long it takes an individual to respond to a stimulus, such as a call.
Documentation should focus on observed behaviors instead of subjective interpretations to maintain objectivity.

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

BIPs do not include individual feelings during behavior occurrences as the emotional aspect is not directly addressed.
Appropriate responses to feedback should avoid justifications that imply the supervisor may be incorrect; focus on acceptance and improvement.

Reinforcement and Motivation

A preference assessment determines both nonsocial and social reinforcers to tailor interventions effectively.
When a learner is actively responding well, reinforcement should either continue at the same level or increase.
In Naturalistic Teaching, changing activities at appropriate paces can help maintain student motivation.

Professional Guidelines and Ethics

Least restrictive procedures are always preferred in behavior intervention recommendations, promoting minimal intrusion on individual freedoms.
If a harmful multiple relationship arises unexpectedly, it's crucial to work towards resolving it by prioritizing the affected individual's interests in line with ethical guidelines.

Teaching Strategies and Concepts

Stimulus fading involves gradually introducing less exaggerated characteristics to aid in discrimination of concepts (e.g., gender identification).
Discrimination training involves a three-step process: teaching in isolation, adding distracters, and mixing in mastered items.
A crisis plan should cover antecedent interventions, escalation procedures, crisis management, and post-crisis strategies for comprehensive support.

Electronic communication and social media usage can increase the risk of HIPAA violations; however, HIPAA does not necessarily promote paper as the safest method of communication.

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Test your knowledge and understanding of the RBT's key concepts with this comprehensive practice exam featuring 75 flashcard questions. Each card is designed to help you refine your skills in discrete trial procedures and behavior analytics. Perfect for those preparing for the RBT certification examination.