RBT Renewal Assessment Flashcards

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What is continuous measurement?

The time between two successive responses

Records some instances of behavior

Records every possible behavioral occurrence (correct)

The length of time something lasts

What is duration in the context of measurement?

The length of time that something continues or lasts.

What does IRT stand for?

Inter-Response Time

What is discontinuous measurement?

Records data on some instances of behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does Whole Interval Recording determine?

If a behavior occurred throughout the entire interval Signup and view all the answers

What is momentary time sampling?

A measurement method where behaviors are recorded at specified time intervals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Preference Assessment?

To find an individual's favorite things for reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Match the ABC Data components:

A = Antecedent B = Behavior C = Consequences Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Discrete Trial Teaching?

Antecedents are presented, the learner responds, and consequences are provided based on the response. Signup and view all the answers

What does Naturalistic Teaching (NET) emphasize?

Learning through play in a natural setting Signup and view all the answers

What is incidental teaching?

Structuring learning opportunities within a natural setting to practice skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is chaining?

Using operant conditioning to teach a complex response by linking simpler skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is shaping?

An operant conditioning procedure that guides behavior toward closer approximations of desired behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discrimination training?

To teach one response and two antecedent stimulus conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is stimulus control transfer?

The process of transferring a response from a known instruction to a new instruction. Signup and view all the answers

What does prompting do?

It is an act of persuading someone to do something. Signup and view all the answers

What is a token system?

A system that rewards desired behavior with tokens. Signup and view all the answers

What are antecedent interventions?

Strategies that modify the environment to prompt engagement. Signup and view all the answers

What is differential reinforcement?

Reinforcing only specific responses while ignoring others Signup and view all the answers

What does DRO stand for?

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does DRA stand for?

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is extinction?

The fading away and eventual elimination of undesirable behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurement in Behavior Analysis

Continuous Measurement: Captures every instance of a behavior occurring, ensuring comprehensive data collection.
Discontinuous Measurement: Involves recording behavior on a sample basis, such as through methods like whole-interval, partial-interval, and momentary time sampling.

Duration and Inter-Response Time

Duration: Refers to the total time that a specific behavior occurs or is sustained.
Inter-Response Time (IRT): Measures the time elapsed between two consecutive responses, providing insight into response patterns.

Data Collection Methods

Whole Interval Recording: Observers note whether a behavior occurred throughout an entire interval of time, typically resulting in underestimation of behavior frequency.
Momentary Time Sampling: Behaviors are recorded at specific time points, noting their presence or absence, aiding in quicker assessments.

Behavior Preference and Assessment

Preference Assessment: Identifies an individual’s preferred items or activities to use as effective reinforcers; methods include caregiver interviews, surveys, and direct observation.

ABC Data

ABC Data: Provides a framework for analyzing behaviors through:
- Antecedent (A): Events preceding a behavior.
- Behavior (B): The observed action.
- Consequences (C): Following responses that affect future occurrences.

Teaching Strategies

Discrete Trial Teaching: Structured teaching method where antecedents are presented, followed by waiting for responses and providing appropriate feedback.
Naturalistic Teaching (NET): Engages learners in a natural play setting, emphasizing learning through everyday interactions and experiences.
Incidental Teaching: Organizes learning opportunities within natural contexts, allowing for spontaneous skill practice.

Skill Development Techniques

Chaining: Operant conditioning strategy that breaks down complex behaviors into manageable steps, teaching them sequentially.
Shaping: Gradual reinforcement approach guiding behavior closer to a desired outcome through successive approximations.

Learning and Behavior Modification

Discrimination Training: Teaches learners to respond differently to varying antecedent stimuli, reinforcing correct responses while ignoring incorrect ones.
Stimulus Control Transfer: Shifts responses from a familiar prompt (SD) to a new one, facilitating generalized learning.

Promoting Desired Behaviors

Prompting: Involves cues or supports to encourage desired responses in learners.
Token System: Implements a reward system using tokens to reinforce positive behavior, promoting motivational incentives.

Behavioral Interventions

Antecedent Interventions: Modifies environmental factors to encourage desirable behaviors before they occur.
Differential Reinforcement: Selectively reinforces certain behaviors while extinguishing others, focusing on specific dimensions of behavior.

Reinforcement Schedules

Differential Reinforcement of Other (DRO): Encourages alternative behaviors by reinforcing appropriate actions rather than inappropriate ones.
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA): Teaches and reinforces a desired behavior to replace an undesirable one.

Behavior Modification Concepts

Extinction: Involves reducing and eventually eliminating undesired behaviors through the withdrawal of reinforcement.

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Description

This quiz features key terms and definitions essential for the RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) renewal competency assessment. It includes concepts like continuous measurement and duration, helping you understand the terminology used in behavior analysis. Test your knowledge and prepare effectively for your certification renewal!