ABA Rocks Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Practice Exam

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• What are essential documentation practices for an RBT?
• Billy sees a sign for a gas station; what type of antecedent is the sight of the sign?
• What type of verbal operant is shown when a person says 'Donut please' to obtain a donut that is out of reach?
• Which statement best distinguishes a Functional Analysis from a Functional Behavior Assessment?
• In the described scenario with Sally and Tom, which of the seven dimensions is illustrated by practicing across settings and maintaining over time?
• During an ABAB reversal design, what do the 'A' phases represent?
• What is a single-stimulus preference assessment?
• What does social validity refer to in ABA interventions?
• Describe a task analysis for handwashing.
• Which verbal operant is a label for a non-verbal discriminative stimulus and is maintained by generalized reinforcement?
• Describe whole-interval recording and one potential bias associated with it.
• What is shaping in ABA?
• Which of the following are components of a discrete trial in DTT?
• What is continuous reinforcement (CRF) best described as?
• Define discrete trial training (DTT).
• Which statement best explains the ethical importance of client dignity?
• Which data collection method measures how long a behavior lasts from start to finish?
• When comparing bar graphs and line graphs, which statement is accurate?
• What is Functional Communication Training (FCT)?
• Todd is walking down main street and sees a sign reading 'Hot & Fresh Donuts.' In the past, that sign has typically correlated with an increased availability of donuts. What type of antecedent is the sign?
• Which statement best defines negative reinforcement?
• Which statement describes continuous measurement in ABA data collection?
• What does inter-response time (IRT) measure?
• Which of the following are examples of verbal behavior?
• Which antecedent increases or decreases the value of a consequence?
• In behavior analysis, what is the term for the physical records left behind after a behavior that are used as an indirect measurement?
• Which is a key component of ethical practice for RBTs?
• In ABA, what does extinction refer to?
• What does response latency refer to?
• Which statement about function assessment is most accurate?
• Differentiate between continuous measurement and discontinuous measurement.
• Define an intermittent reinforcement schedule.
• Satiation is described as which of the following statements?
• Which statement best describes a prompt fading strategy?
• Who is liable for an ethical breach by an RBT in a clinic?
• In a task chain, what is the function of the terminal step?
• In a discrete trial, which component is an antecedent?
• Maintenance is best described as
• What does percentage measure in ABA data?
• In behavior analysis, what does a discriminative stimulus (SD) signal?
• What is frequency?
• What is Functional Communication Training (FCT) and its goal in reducing problem behavior?
• In the fingernail hoarding scenario, what type of data collection is being used?
• Sal the salary man goes to his job every day, getting a paycheck every 2 weeks. … What might be the function of the GOING TO WORK behavior?
• What is task analysis?
• Explain forward chaining in teaching a multi-step task.
• What is transfer of stimulus control?
• What is the primary purpose of measurement in ABA practice?
• What does ABC data collection involve, and what is it used for?
• What is the purpose of a line graph in ABA data?
• What is momentary time sampling and what does it approximate?
• Who is the founder of Radical Behaviorism?
• Which schedule yields reinforcement after a fixed number of responses?
• Among the 7 Dimensions of ABA, which is described as observing behaviors in a way that is discrete, objective, and measurable?
• Satiation is best described as which concept?
• What does MSWO stand for and what does it measure?
• Tacts are one of Skinner's verbal operants and are reinforced by what type of reinforcement?
• If you want to know how long you waited after instructions before a child begins a task, which measurement are you using?
• Name a validated preference assessment method that can guide reinforcement selection.
• Which measurement type is best for capturing how often a behavior happens when you observe briefly and can't watch continuously?
• What does 'least restrictive environment' mean in treatment planning?
• Which of the following is not one of the 7 dimensions of ABA?
• Which statement best differentiates generalization and maintenance?
• What is the primary purpose of a functional analysis?
• Describe a prompt fading strategy.
• Define 'latency' in the context of behavior measurement.
• What is socially mediated reinforcement?
• What is the role of a supervisor in RBT practice?
• Which graph is best for showing progress across sessions?
• Which of the following is a type of CONTINUOUS data collection method?
• Which Baer, Wolf, and Risley dimension best describes the scenario of practicing a skill across settings with multiple caregivers and checking maintenance?
• Sally's response 'It is 3 o'clock' to 'Do you know the time?' is an example of which verbal operant?
• Which design uses alternating baseline and intervention phases to demonstrate experimental control?
• What is a task analysis used for in skill acquisition?
• Which of the following best describes momentary time sampling as a data collection method?
• What is data-based decision making?
• In a line graph, which term describes the direction of data over time?
• An MO is best described as a stimulus that does what?
• Which statement best describes an operational definition?
• In backward chaining, which step is taught first?
• Time sampling is defined as which of the following?
• When getting ready to collect behavior data, which choice describes best practice?
• Differential reinforcement is best described as what?
• What best describes stimulus control?
• If an RBT observes unsafe or unethical practices, what should they do first?
• A token economy in ABA is best described as which system?
• In MSWO, which statement about the procedure is accurate?
• What should Tim do?
• What are the basic steps in a Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) sequence?
• What is extinction in ABA?
• Which statement defines positive punishment?
• In behavior analysis, which describes an SD?
• What does IOA stand for and why is it important in ABA data collection?
• Which statement about Noncontingent Reinforcement (NCR) is true?
• What are the four common functions of behavior?
• Which statement best differentiates recording from reporting?
• Which of the following statements about cumulative records is true?
• Which component begins each DTT trial?
• What is the primary purpose of the MSWO assessment?
• Which of the following are examples of preference assessments that behavior analysts might use to determine lists of appetitive stimuli?
• Which of the following illustrates a modeling prompt?
• Which statement defines positive reinforcement?
• What constitutes an ethical violation in ABA practice?
• What is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and its purpose?
• Which option best defines an establishing operation?
• What is considered the gold standard for experimentally identifying function?
• What data type records how long a response lasts?
• Permanent product data collection involves which of the following?
• Who is qualified to supervise an RBT?
• Which of the following is an example of DISCONTINUOUS data collection?
• What is Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)?
• What is a task analysis used for in instruction?
• In momentary time sampling, which statement is true?
• What is Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)?
• Which term describes strengthening a behavior by following it with a favorable consequence?
• Provide an example of an operational definition for a behavior.
• Which option is NOT a basic component of DTT?
• When a learner breaks down a complex chain into smaller discrete steps and the completion of the previous step serves as the reinforcer for the next step and the discriminative stimulus (SD) for the next step, what is this called?
• The removal of video game time, following fist-fighting, reduces the behavior over time. What type of consequence is this?
• Explain the difference between most-to-least prompting and least-to-most prompting.
• When a stimulus is removed from the environment, and the behavior of interest increases over time, this is referred to as what type of operant contingency?
• If unsure about dual relationships or ethical gifts, what should an RBT do?
• What should an RBT do with data after collection?
• In ABA maintenance assessment, what is the purpose of probe sessions?
• Cathy says 'Stop copying me!' and her brother repeats it. This is most closely which verbal operant?
• What does maintenance in behavior change refer to?
• Define duration in data collection.
• How does a functional analysis (FA) differ from an FBA?
• Define latency in data collection.
• What verbal operant refers to asking for or requesting things, is under the control of an MO, and is maintained by specific reinforcement (i.e., the things the person is requesting)?
• In backward chaining, after the final step is mastered, which step is typically taught next?
• Which scenario presents the least ethical concern for an RBT?
• Momentary Time Sampling (MTS) stands for which of the following?
• Which of the following is a measure included in continuous data collection?
• In ABA, maintenance refers to the continued performance of a skill after intervention is faded or removed. How is maintenance typically evaluated?
• What is the role of supervision for an RBT?
• What are the four functions of behavior?
• How is maintenance defined in ABA practice?
• Which option describes a physical prompt (partial or full)?
• What is the most likely function of Jim's behavior when the token board or laptop is presented?
• Which statement correctly describes the BCaBA certification?
• Which statement best describes Discrete Trial Training?
• Which statement best describes the goal of using a prompting hierarchy in instruction?
• Which measurement system records each instance of a behavior and yields a frequency or rate score?
• If two observers record the same data and their observations match most of the time, what statistic is demonstrated?
• Which statement best captures Radical Behaviorism's view of behavior?
• In DTT, what is the role of prompts?
• Why is client dignity important in ABA practice?
• Response definitions, sometimes also referred to as operational definitions or behavior definitions, refer to a ...
• Latency is defined as?
• Which measurement would you use to determine how long a target behavior lasts, from start to finish?
• Which of the following lists the four common functions of behavior in ABA?
• What is the purpose of a token board in behavior modification?
• Interobserver agreement (IOA) serves what primary purpose?
• Who oversees treatment and ensures ethical practice for RBTs?
• What is Noncontingent Reinforcement (NCR)?
• A little boy is playing with his toys in his room. Holding one of his stuffed animal dolls, he looks at it and says 'Zebra!' Which elementary verbal operant does this scenario most likely describe?
• Skinner described Verbal Behavior according to ______ over ______.
• When a stimulus is ADDED to the environment, and this causes a DECREASE in a behavior over time, what type of consequential operation is this?
• Which measurement procedure records whether the behavior occurred at any time during the interval?
• What does DRL stand for and when is it used?
• In differential reinforcement, what is the main objective?
• Which sequence correctly represents a task analysis for handwashing?
• What is a common purpose of data collection in ABA?
• What does DRO stand for and when is it used?
• Tammy mass emailing all clients' rosters without consent raises privacy concerns under which regulation?
• Which measurement method tends to underestimate the frequency of behavior when using whole-interval recording?
• Which statement best describes the process of fading prompts and training discrimination to achieve consistent responding across settings?
• What is Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)?
• In ABA data, what do level, trend, and variability refer to on a line graph?
• What is rate in ABA data collection?
• Which reinforcement strategy is designed to reduce problem behavior by reinforcing an appropriate alternative behavior?
• Which term describes a stimulus that signals reinforcement is available when the behavior occurs?
• A conditioned reinforcer is established through?
• What is best practice for updating graphs and collecting data during the day?
• What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
• Define interresponse time (IRT).
• Which example below is an example of a VARIABLE RATIO schedule of reinforcement?
• What is a common responsibility of a supervisor in RBT practice?
• What does data integrity mean in ABA data collection?
• Reinforcers that acquire their reinforcing properties through pairing with another reinforcer are known as?
• How is 'duration' defined in ABA data collection?
• What is Noncontingent Reinforcement (NCR) and when is it used?
• What is the primary purpose of a task analysis in skill acquisition?
• Which ABA dimension concerns describing procedures in a way that others can implement them?
• What is the purpose of prompting, and why is prompt fading important?
• Which statement best describes a differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL) approach?
• What is the most relevant ethical consideration when a family offers to pay for a RBT's meal during a community skills session?
• Describe the basic components of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT).
• Which statement is true about the role of a BCaBA?
• What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
• Which of the following is an example of MASS TRIALS?
• What is an operational definition of a target behavior?
• In forward chaining, when is prompting reduced and independence increased?
• Which statements are true about verbal behavior including PECs, Sign Language, and Talking?
• Which scenario would be considered an ethical violation?
• What is the best definition of differential reinforcement?
• Which statement is true about client dignity?
• Summarize ethical expectations for RBTs regarding professional conduct and supervision.
• What is social validity in ABA?
• In discrete trial training, which components are typically included?
• Who is typically qualified to conduct an FBA?
• A boy looks up at the sky and says, 'A bird!' What type of verbal operant is this vocalization?
• What does DRI stand for and provide an example.
• MSWO stands for which of the following?
• Which of the following dimensions best describes Tim's approach of writing procedures with complete definitions and avoiding jargon for lay readers?
• What should an RBT do if there is risk of harm or dangerous behavior during sessions?
• Which of the following is a continuous measurement procedure?
• Which assessment experimentally manipulates environmental conditions to confirm the function of a behavior?
• Which option lists four common levels in a prompting hierarchy?
• What does confidentiality entail for an RBT's data and client information?
• You're about to start a session with a client. What do you need to do to be sure you're ready to have a successful session (at the very minimum)?
• Which scenario would be the least unethical to accept a gift from a client?
• Generalization in ABA is the transfer of a learned behavior to new settings, people, or times. Why is it important?
• Why is interobserver agreement (IOA) important in data collection?
• Name two reinforcement-based procedures used to increase target behavior.
• Define confidentiality and why it matters.
• Tilda spilled coffee on a data sheet during a supervision session. What is the appropriate action?
• Which statement defines negative reinforcement?
• Which statement best describes a motivating operation (MO)?
• Which statement reflects a key ethical principle related to client dignity and the least restrictive environment?
• Describe partial-interval recording and one potential bias associated with it.
• Which statement is a key ethical consideration when handling client data?
• Which verbal operant is described by labeling a seen object, such as saying 'Dog' when shown a dog?
• Which of the following is an example of a mand?
• Which dimension of ABA refers to targeting socially significant outcomes in real-world settings?
• What does an ABAB reversal design demonstrate?
• Contrast Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with naturalistic teaching.
• Which statement accurately describes supervision requirements for RBTs?
• Kaley is measuring the time from the antecedent to the onset of the target response. What type of data collection is this?
• Preference assessments are formal methods to identify the relative preference for multiple stimuli when verbal expression is limited. Which method is common for identifying preferences experimentally?
• How does a functional analysis differ from an FBA?
• Give an example of an antecedent intervention.
• Which data collection method most directly informs hypotheses about what maintains a behavior by documenting antecedents and consequences?
• What is a baseline in ABA data analysis?
• What does a multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) assessment entail?