Measurement
An RBT observes a client engaging in hand flapping 30 times during a 2-hour session. What is the rate of hand flapping?
A. 10 per hour
B. 15 per hour
C. 30 per hour
D. 60 per hour
B. 15 per hour
Which statement BEST describes the difference between a preferred item and a reinforcer?
A. Preferred items and reinforcers are always the same
B. A preferred item is something the client selects or engages with, while a reinforcer is demonstrated to increase future behavior
C. Reinforcers are identified only through interviews
D. Preferred items always increase behavior
B. A preferred item is something the client selects or engages with, while a reinforcer is demonstrated to increase future behavior
A child reaches toward a container of bubbles during play. The RBT uses this opportunity to prompt the child to say “bubbles” before opening the container. This is an example of:
A. Discrete-trial training
B. Task analysis
C. Natural environment teaching
D. Response cost
C. Natural environment teaching
A child cries when their tablet is removed. The parent returns the tablet, and the crying stops. If this pattern continues and crying becomes more likely in similar situations, the likely function is:
A. Attention
B. Escape
C. Automatic reinforcement
D. Access to tangibles
D. Access to tangibles
An RBT is working with a client at a community center. A friend asks the RBT why the child receives behavioral services. What is the MOST appropriate response?
A. Explain the client's diagnosis without giving their name
B. Give a brief explanation because the friend already saw the client
C. State that they cannot discuss information about clients
D. Ask the client whether it is okay to tell the friend
C. State that they cannot discuss information about clients
A client screams at 1:02 PM and then screams again at 1:07 PM. What is the interresponse time?
A. 2 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 7 minutes
D. 9 minutes
B. 5 minutes
A client screams when their caregiver begins talking on the phone. The caregiver puts down the phone and talks to the client. What is the consequence of the screaming?
A. The caregiver begins talking on the phone
B. The client screams
C. The caregiver gives the client attention
D. The client wants attention
C. The caregiver gives the client attention
An RBT teaches a client to make a sandwich. The client is first taught to complete the first step independently, while the RBT completes the remaining steps. Once the first step is mastered, the client is taught the second step. Which procedure is being used?
A. Total-task presentation
B. Backward chaining
C. Forward chaining
D. Shaping
C. Forward chaining
A client repeatedly rocks back and forth when alone and continues doing so even when no one responds to the behavior. Which function should be considered?
A. Attention
B. Escape
C. Automatic reinforcement
D. Tangible access
C. Automatic reinforcement
An RBT takes a picture of a client's completed art project. The client's face and name are not visible. The RBT wants to post the picture on their personal social media because they are proud of the client's progress. What should the RBT do?
A. Post it because the client cannot be identified
B. Post it but don't mention ABA
C. Avoid posting client-related information or materials on personal social media
D. Post it only if coworkers approve
A. Post it because the client cannot be identified
An RBT divides a 20-minute observation into 2-minute intervals. The RBT records the behavior only if it occurs for the entire interval. Which measurement procedure is being used?
A. Partial-interval recording
B. Whole-interval recording
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Frequency recording
B. Whole-interval recording
A preference assessment shows that a client strongly prefers playing with an iPad. What would be necessary to determine whether the iPad actually functions as a reinforcer?
A. Ask the client's caregiver whether the client likes the iPad
B. Determine whether access to the iPad increases a behavior when delivered contingently
C. Present the iPad with another preferred item
D. Record how long the client looks at the iPad
B. Determine whether access to the iPad increases a behavior when delivered contingently
A client is learning to prepare a bowl of cereal. During every teaching opportunity, the client attempts every step of the task, and the RBT provides prompts as necessary throughout the sequence. Which procedure is being used?
A. Forward chaining
B. Backward chaining
C. Total-task presentation
D. Shaping
C. Total-task presentation
Instead of allowing a client to scream to obtain attention, the RBT provides attention when the client appropriately says, “Excuse me.” This is an example of:
A. DRO
B. DRA
C. DRL
D. Extinction
B. DRA
An RBT's supervisor asks them to record that a two-hour session occurred even though the session ended after one hour. What should the RBT do?
A. Follow the supervisor's instructions
B. Document only the services that actually occurred and address/report the concern through appropriate channels
C. Record two hours because the session was originally scheduled for two hours
D. Leave the duration blank
B. Document only the services that actually occurred and address/report the concern through appropriate channels
An RBT records whether a client engages in aggression at any point during each 30-second interval. Which measurement system is this?
A. Whole-interval recording
B. Momentary time sampling
C. Partial-interval recording
D. Duration recording
C. Partial-interval recording
A BCBA asks an RBT to observe a client's problem behavior in the client's natural environment and record the antecedents and consequences without manipulating anything. What type of assessment is being conducted?
A. Functional analysis
B. Descriptive assessment
C. Preference assessment
D. Reinforcer assessment
B. Descriptive assessment
An RBT tells a client, “Put your cup in the sink.” The RBT initially waits for an independent response. When the client doesn't respond, the RBT provides a gesture. If the client still doesn't respond, the RBT provides physical guidance. This is:
A. Most-to-least prompting
B. Least-to-most prompting
C. Stimulus fading
D. Shaping
B. Least-to-most prompting
A client's problem behavior is maintained by attention. According to the behavior plan, the RBT provides attention every five minutes regardless of whether problem behavior occurs. This is an example of:
A. Extinction
B. DRA
C. Noncontingent reinforcement
D. Response cost
C. Noncontingent reinforcement
A parent asks the RBT, “Do you think my child has ADHD too?” What is the BEST response?
A. Give an opinion based on the client's behavior
B. Explain that diagnosing conditions is outside the RBT's role and refer the question to an appropriate qualified professional/supervisor
C. Tell the parent which symptoms of ADHD the client displays
D. Search the symptoms online with the parent
B. Explain that diagnosing conditions is outside the RBT's role and refer the question to an appropriate qualified professional/supervisor
Every 5 minutes, an RBT looks up and records whether a student is on task at that exact moment. Which measurement procedure is being used?
A. Partial interval
B. Whole interval
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Permanent product
C. Momentary time sampling
During an assessment, an RBT asks a child to identify colors, imitate movements, follow instructions, and request preferred items. What is the primary purpose of this assessment?
A. Determine the function of challenging behavior
B. Identify the client's current skill strengths and deficits
C. Determine which consequences maintain behavior
D. Identify the client's most preferred foods
B. Identify the client's current skill strengths and deficits
An RBT places pictures of a dog, cat, and bird on the table and says, “Point to the dog.” The client receives reinforcement only for selecting the picture of the dog. What skill is primarily being taught?
A. Generalization
B. Discrimination
C. Chaining
D. Shaping
B. Discrimination
An extinction procedure is implemented for screaming. During the first few sessions, the client screams more frequently and loudly than before. What is the BEST explanation?
A. Spontaneous recovery
B. Stimulus generalization
C. Extinction burst
D. Behavioral contrast
C. Extinction burst
A client engages in a toileting accident during a community outing. Which response BEST protects the client's dignity?
A. Discuss the accident with other staff in front of the client
B. Handle the situation discreetly and provide assistance according to the client's plan
C. Tell the other clients why the activity needs to stop
D. Take a picture for documentation
B. Handle the situation discreetly and provide assistance according to the client's plan