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#1. When implementing a behavior intervention plan, which of the following is NOT a necessary step?

Ignoring the supervising BCBAs instructions is unethical and unacceptable RBTs must collaborate with and follow the BCBAs guidance for ethical and effective intervention implementation

#2. Before beginning a session, an RBT should review the client’s…

Reviewing previous session notes and data helps the RBT prepare for the session by understanding progress and planning accordingly

#3. Which of the following is NOT an example of professional and ethical behavior for an RBT?

Accepting gifts can create a dual relationship and is considered unethical in professional practice

#4. The ethical code that RBTs must follow is outlined by the…

The BACB provides the ethical guidelines and code of conduct for RBTs and other certified professionals

#5. The ethical guideline that requires RBTs to maintain competence through ongoing education is referred to as:

Maintaining competence involves ongoing professional development to provide effective services

#6. Which of the following is an example of dual relationships that an RBT should avoid?

Engaging in personal relationships with clients can create conflicts of interest and is considered a dual relationship

#7. An RBT is required to renew their certification…

RBTs must renew their certification annually which includes meeting supervision and continuing education requirements as specified by the BACB

#8. A client’s behavior plan specifies the use of a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule, but the client’s parents request that reinforcement be given after each correct response instead. As an RBT, what should you do?

The RBT should communicate the parents concerns to the supervising BCBA who can address the request appropriately Its important to maintain professional boundaries and follow the established plan unless directed otherwise by the BCBA

#9. A parent asks the RBT for recommendations on alternative therapies for their child, such as special diets or supplements. How should the RBT respond?

The RBT should refer the parent to the supervising BCBA who can provide guidance within their scope of practice or recommend consulting with appropriate professionals

#10. Your client has difficulty transitioning between activities. What antecedent strategy might you use to assist with smoother transitions?

Providing a verbal countdown is an antecedent strategy that prepares the client for the upcoming change potentially reducing anxiety and resistance during transitions

#11. A child earns a sticker for every five math problems completed. This is an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

A fixed ratio schedule provides reinforcement after a set number of responses in this case after every five math problems

#12. Which of the following is an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?

Food is an unconditioned reinforcer because it is naturally reinforcing without prior learning

#13. When teaching a new skill, which prompting strategy involves starting with the least intrusive prompt and increasing as needed?

Least to most prompting begins with minimal assistance and increases support only if the learner needs it

#14. Delivering reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses describes which schedule?

A variable ratio schedule provides reinforcement after a varying number of responses which is unpredictable

#15. In a Discrete Trial Training (DTT) session, the SD stands for…

The discriminative stimulus SD is the instruction or cue that signals the availability of reinforcement for a specific response

#16. When a learner continues to perform a skill over time after formal teaching has ended, this is referred to as…

Maintenance is the ability to sustain a learned behavior over time without ongoing intervention

#17. An RBT is using a prompting hierarchy and starts by giving a full physical prompt. This is an example of:

Most to least prompting begins with the most intrusive prompt and systematically reduces assistance as the learner gains independence

#18. The process of reinforcing successive approximations toward a target behavior is known as:

Shaping involves reinforcing closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior

#19. A Functional Communication Training (FCT) intervention is designed to…

FCT replaces problematic behaviors with appropriate communication that achieves the same outcome for the client

#20. Which of the following is considered a conditioned reinforcer?

Praise is a conditioned reinforcer because it acquires its reinforcing properties through association with other reinforcers

#21. When a client is learning to tie their shoes, the RBT provides a prompt for each step and gradually reduces assistance as the client becomes more proficient. This teaching method is known as:

Total task chaining involves teaching all steps of a task analysis during each teaching opportunity providing prompts as needed and fading them as the client gains independence

#22. An RBT is teaching a client to identify colors. The RBT holds up a red card and says “What color is this?” This instructional cue is referred to as a:

The SD is a cue or instruction that signals the availability of reinforcement for a specific response

#23. An RBT uses a token economy system where the client earns tokens for completing tasks, which can be exchanged for a larger reward. This system utilizes…

Tokens are generalized conditioned reinforcers because they can be exchanged for various backup reinforcers

#24. The process of teaching a client to respond appropriately in the presence of specific stimuli and not in the presence of others is called:

Discrimination training involves reinforcing a behavior in the presence of one stimulus SD and not reinforcing it in the presence of another S

#25. The process of gradually removing prompts until the learner can perform the behavior independently is called:

Prompt fading reduces assistance over time to promote independence in performing the target behavior

#26. When a behavior is followed by the addition of a stimulus that decreases the future frequency of that behavior, this is known as:

Positive punishment involves adding a stimulus after a behavior that decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future

#27. An RBT notices that a client’s aggressive behavior increases temporarily when an extinction procedure is first implemented. This phenomenon is known as:

An extinction burst is a temporary increase in the frequency or intensity of the behavior when reinforcement is initially withheld

#28. When an RBT withholds reinforcement following a behavior that was previously reinforced, this procedure is called:

Extinction involves discontinuing the reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior leading to a decrease in that behavior

#29. A client’s behavior increases when a preferred item is given after the behavior occurs. This is an example of:

Positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus after a behavior increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again

#30. Which of the following is an example of a conditioned punisher?

A conditioned punisher acquires its punishing properties through association with other punishers verbal reprimands are learned to be punishing

#31. A behavior reduction plan should include all of the following EXCEPT:

A comprehensive behavior reduction plan includes antecedent strategies replacement behaviors and consequence interventions not just punishment

#32. When a client engages in self-stimulatory behavior that produces its own reinforcement, this behavior is maintained by:

Automatic reinforcement occurs when the behavior itself produces reinforcement without social mediation

#33. An antecedent intervention that involves providing choices to a client to reduce problem behaviors is known as…

Offering choices can increase compliance and reduce problem behaviors by giving the client a sense of control

#34. In Behavior Analysis, the term punishment refers to:

Punishment in behavior analysis is a technical term meaning a consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior recurring

#35. Sarah’s teacher removes a token from her token board each time she talks out of turn. As a result, Sarah decreases her talking out of turn behavior. This is an example of:

Response cost is a form of negative punishment where a reinforcer is removed following a behavior decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future

#36. If a client’s behavior decreases because it no longer results in escape from demands, the extinction procedure used is…

Escape extinction involves preventing the behavior from allowing escape reducing its future occurrence

#37. Your BCBA is implementing Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) to address a client screaming during tasks. Which replacement behavior is most appropriate to teach?

DRA involves reinforcing an alternative behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior Teaching the client to request help appropriately addresses the issue

#38. A student frequently leaves their seat during class. The teacher decides to reinforce the student for staying seated during instructional time. Which differential reinforcement procedure is being used?

DRI reinforces a behavior that is incompatible with the problem behavior In this case staying seated is incompatible with leaving the seat

#39. A client tells inappropriate jokes to peers and receives laughter and attention in return, increasing the behavior. What is the likely function of this behavior?

The clients behavior is maintained by the attention received from peers as evidenced by the increase in behavior following laughter

#40. Lisa, an occupational therapist, is working in a busy outpatient clinic. She wants to measure a client’s pacing during a treadmill session but only has time to check periodically due to scheduling constraints. Given Lisa’s limited availability, which measurement procedure would be most feasible to capture the critical dimension of the treadmill behavior?

Momentary time sampling involves recording whether the behavior is occurring at the end of a specific interval This is the most feasible option given Lisas limited availability as she only needs to observe the client at the end of each interval Continuous duration recording requires continuous observation of the behavior which is not possible with her limited time Partial interval recording requires observing throughout the entire interval to see if the behavior occurs at any point which still requires more time than momentary time sampling Rate recording involves counting instances of behavior over a continuous period which is also timeintensive

#41. What is interobserver agreement (IOA)?

Interobserver agreement IOA refers to the extent to which two or more independent observers report the same observed values after measuring the same events High IOA is important for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data collection

#42. Momentary time sampling tends to do what?

Momentary time sampling involves recording whether a behavior is occurring at the very end of an interval Because it only captures behavior at a specific moment it is more likely to underestimate the overall occurrence of the behavior compared to continuous measurement methods or partial interval recording

#43. During a four-hour session, a behavior technician asked their client to spell out their name seven times. The client is able to successfully spell their name three times in that four hours. What is the percentage of opportunity measurement?

Percentage of opportunity is calculated by dividing the number of correct responses by the total number of opportunities and then multiplying by 100 In this case 3 correct 7 opportunities 100 43

#44. Whole interval data collection will be most appropriate for which of the following behaviors?

Whole interval recording requires that the behavior occur for the entire duration of the interval to be recorded Attending to a task is the most suitable option because its a behavior that can potentially occur continuously throughout an interval Infrequent behaviors are not wellsuited for discontinuous measurement and brief behaviors like handraising or asking to use the restroom are unlikely to last the entire interval

#45. Ron and his family host a giant Easter egg hunt every Easter Sunday. This year, the grand prize went to the kid who collected 52 Easter eggs. How did Ron measure the winner’s Easter eggs?

Frequency refers to the number of times a behavior occurs In this case Ron measured the number of Easter eggs collected which is a simple count or frequency Rate would require a time component eg eggs per hour which isnt specified in the question

#46. You completed a paper for class the night before it was due. The paper was 3,000 words, and it took you five hours to complete. At what rate did you write the paper?

Rate is calculated by dividing the frequency of a behavior number of words by the time it took to complete it hours In this case 3000 words 5 hours 600 words per hour

#47. Whenever Mike studies for the RBT exam, he studies for 20 minutes straight and then takes a five-minute break before studying again for 20 minutes. What is the interresponse time (IRT) for studying behavior?

Interresponse time IRT is the time between two successive responses In this case the response is studying The time between the end of one studying period and the start of the next is five minutes

#48. Which of the following measurement choices does NOT require you to be there to observe the behavior occur?

Permanent product recording involves measuring behavior after it has occurred by examining the effects the behavior had on the environment eg number of worksheets completed You dont need to be present to observe the behavior itself

#49. You are planning to play golf in the morning. When you check the weather report, you notice there might be some light rain. You decide that you are going to bring a cover for your golf clubs to block any rain. What has the weather report done relative to the golf club cover?

The weather report specifically the information about the possibility of rain has acted as a motivating operation A motivating operation increases the value of something In this case it increased the value of the golf club cover because it becomes necessary for protecting the clubs from the rain Reinforcers and punishers are consequences following behaviors not antecedents

#50. During a functional analysis, a behavior analyst is trying to determine the function of a child’s tantrums. The analyst notices that the tantrums occur most frequently during transitions between activities. What type of data collection method is most appropriate for identifying what happens right before and right after these tantrums?

ABC narrative recording is the most appropriate method because it focuses on recording the antecedents what happens before the behavior the tantrum and the consequences what happens after of the target behavior This allows the analyst to identify patterns and potential functions of the behavior

#51. A functional behavior assessment identifies elopement as the primary behavior for change through intervention. Your supervisor asks you to define elopement for use in the behavior plan. What definition is most behavior analytic?

A behavior analytic definition should be objective observable and measurable Option C provides a clear and specific description of elopement that can be easily observed and measured It describes the distance location and the context of the behavior Option A is too vague Option B includes a subjective term bored Option D only defines what elopement is not

#52. When you plan date night with your partner, you always check first how many stars a restaurant has based on reviews. If the restaurant has less than four stars, you do not go to that restaurant. A rating of less than four stars is likely a _____ relative to not going to the restaurant.

A rating of less than four stars acts as a discriminative stimulus SD because it signals the availability of reinforcement for avoiding the restaurant avoiding a potentially bad experience The SD sets the occasion for a specific response not going to the restaurant that has been reinforced in the past

#53. A preference assessment is used to:

A preference assessment is used to determine a hierarchy of potential reinforcers These reinforcers can then be used in treatment to increase appropriate behaviors

#54. If an RBT is graphing the total number of correct responses over time, the data points would be plotted on the…

In Behavior Analysis graphs time is typically on the xaxis horizontal and the behavior responses is on the Yaxis vertical

#55. An RBT is graphing data collected during sessions. The vertical axis (y-axis) typically represents:

The yaxis represents the dependent variable which is the behavior being measured eg frequency duration

#56. A behavior technician forgets to record data during a therapy session. What should the technician do?

If data is not collected during the session it is important to inform the supervisor Fabricating or estimating data is unethical Skipping the data collection is also innapropriate

#57. David is working with a client who has been making significant progress in reducing her aggressive behaviors. One day, the client’s dad asked David to provide a written testimonial about the progress the client has made for her school records. David knows that sharing information about clients must be done carefully to ensure confidentiality and ethical compliance. What should he do?

As an RBT always consult with your supervisor when faced with requests that involve sharing client information Getting approval ensures ethical and confidential practices are followed

#58. Prior to the start of the session with the client, Thomas receives an updated treatment plan from his supervisor. Thomas has never seen this behavior plan before and is confused about certain strategies, but the supervisor tells him to implement it as well as he can immediately. What should Thomas do?

If you are not comfortable or competent in implementing a new treatment plan you should communicate this to your supervisor and offer to work on tasks you are already familiar with This ensures client safety and ethical practice

#59. You show up to a client’s house to do a session, but the client’s parents are not there and their older brother who is 15 years old is the only one present. What should you do?

It is generally unethical to run a session with a client when their parents are not there It is very important to call your supervisor in this case because they will guide you based on the specifics of the situation Following instructions to the best of your abilities is what makes you a good technician

#60. A newly hired employee is learning a complex data entry system. To minimize errors during training, the supervisor immediately points to the correct fields on the screen before the employee attempts to enter data. As the employee gains proficiency, the supervisor gradually fades these prompts. What teaching method is exemplified by the supervisor’s initial pointing?

Errorless teaching is a method that uses prompts to prevent the learner from making mistakes during the initial stages of learning a new skill The supervisors action of pointing to the correct fields before the employee can respond incorrectly is a form of prompting designed to ensure correct responses and minimize errors which is characteristic of errorless teaching

#61. Jason is visiting his grandmother, who makes delicious chocolate chip cookies. His grandmother tells him he can have a cookie only after he finishes all of his lunch. Which behavioral strategy does this represent?

The Premack principle often called Grandmas Law states that a highprobability behavior one the individual is likely to engage in like eating cookies can be used to reinforce a lowprobability behavior one the individual is less likely to engage in like finishing lunch The contingency First finish your lunch lowprobability then you get a cookie highprobability is a direct application of this principle

#62. What is the most accurate data collection system?

Continuous recording is the most accurate way to record data Continuous recording means that the data collector records every single instance of the behavior that is occurring All other methods are forms of time sampling which are less accurate

#63. What is interobserver agreement (IOA)?

Interobserver agreement IOA is a measure of the reliability of data High IOA suggests that data are trustworthy and reliable

#64. What is the primary goal of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

An FBA seeks to determine why a behavior is occurring which informs the development of effective intervention strategies

#65. An RBT is assisting in a preference assessment where items are presented one at a time and the client’s reaction is noted. This type of assessment is called a:

In a singlestimulus assessment items are presented individually to gauge the clients interest

#66. Before starting services, the BCBA conducts observations in the client’s natural environment and records data on the antecedents and consequences of behaviors. This is an example of which functional assessment method?

Descriptive assessments involve direct observation of behavior in the natural environment without manipulation recording antecedents and consequences as they occur

#67. During team brainstorming sessions, Harry often interrupts his colleagues. To address this, the team decides to provide reinforcement to Harry after every 10-minute period in which he refrains from interrupting. This intervention leads to a significant decrease in Harry’s interruptions over several meetings. Which differential reinforcement procedure is being utilized?

Differential reinforcement involves reinforcing one behavior while withholding reinforcement for another In this case reinforcement is delivered contingent on the absence of the target behavior interrupting for a specified time interval 10 minutes This procedure is known as Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors DRO as it reinforces any behavior other than the target behavior occurring during the interval DRA and DRI involve teaching and reinforcing a specific replacement behavior which is not happening here

#68. During basketball practice, the coach implements a rule: any player who misses a free throw must immediately run an extra lap around the court. After several practices, the frequency of missed free throws decreases significantly. Which principle of behavior change best explains this decrease?

This scenario describes positive punishment Positive refers to the addition of a stimulus following the behavior running a lap is added Punishment refers to the effect on the behavior which is a decrease in its future frequency missed free throws decreased Because running a lap was added and the target behavior decreased it exemplifies positive punishment

#69. Norma is instructed to use whole interval recording to track John’s on-task behavior. When will Norma record a response?

With whole interval recording the behavior must occur for the entire duration of the interval to be recorded as an occurrence If the behavior stops at any point during the interval it is not recorded

#70. If you want to measure time as it relates to a behavior of interest, which of the following measurement procedures would you NOT use?

Frequency measures how many times a behavior occurs but it does not inherently involve measuring time Interresponse time latency and duration all directly measure time in relation to a behavior

#71. Jay loves dessert but is a picky eater. His mom tells him that if he wants dessert tonight, he will need to eat at least half the food on his dinner plate. Jay whines throughout but eventually eats his food. Jay’s mom used what?

A contingency is an ifthen statement that establishes a relationship between a behavior and a consequence In this scenario the contingency is if Jay eats half of his dinner then he gets dessert This differs from bribery where the reinforcer is given before the behavior and from negative reinforcement where something is removed to increase a behavior

#72. You observe that a client often tries to avoid homework by complaining of headaches, and the teacher allows them to skip assignments. What is the likely function of the client’s behavior?

The clients behavior results in avoiding an unpleasant task homework indicating an escape function

#73. The time between the end of one response and the beginning of the same response is called:

IRT measures the time between two successive responses It is useful for assessing rates of behavior

#74. Which type of assessment is the LEAST effective at identifying antecedents, consequences, and the function of behaviors?

Indirect assessments rely on secondhand information eg interviews questionnaires rather than direct observation of the client Therefore they are less reliable and effective in identifying the ABCs of behavior compared to direct observation methods or functional analyses

#75. When should data be collected?

Data collection should be systematic and consistent The behavior intervention plan will outline when how and what data should be collected Following the plan ensures reliable and valid data

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