Measurement
What does rate measure in ABA?
A. How long a behavior occurs
B. How often a behavior occurs during a specific period of time
C. How long it takes for someone to respond after receiving a prompt
D. How long between concurrent behaviors
B. How often a behavior occurs during a specific period of time
Which of the following descriptions is objective?
A. "Client angry and upset about the change in schedule"
B. "Student confused about assignment"
C. "Client very distracted this morning"
D. "Child tore six pages out of a book and threw them on the floor"
D. "Child tore six pages out of a book and threw them on the floor"
An RBT has been assigned a new client. What is the first step in preparation for session with a new client?
A. Gather all the necessary materials and equipment
B. Read through the skill acquisition plan
C. Ask the supervisor for guidance
D. Write out a checklist of the tasks for the first session
B. Read through the skill acquisition plan
A loud noise sounds outside the school, and Jaden hears it and runs and hides from it. What does the loud noise represent?
A. Backup reinforcer
B. Conditioned Stimulus
C. Reinforcer
D. Unconditioned Stimulus
D. Unconditioned Stimulus
What is the primary purpose of the American's with Disabilities Act?
A. To provide services to those with disabilities
B. To provide employment for those with benefits
C. To prevent discrimination and provide equal opportunities for those with disabilities
D. To fund research into treatments for disabilities
C. To prevent discrimination and provide equal opportunities for those with disabilities
A therapist records 8 instances of shouting during a 45-minute session. Which measurement system is this?
A. Duration Recording
B. Frequency Recording
C. IRT
D. Momentary Time Sampling
B. Frequency Recording
Based on the "Dead Man" theory, which of the following does not constitute a behavior?
A. Yelling
B. Laying
C. Running
D. Pacing
B. Laying
The schedule of reinforcement calls for fixed ration (FR) reinforcement and specifies FR 3. When should the RBT provide reinforcement to the client?
A. Every three minutes
B. Every correct response, except for the third
C. Every third correct response
D. After an average of three responses (2, 3, 4)
C. Every third correct response
Which of the following terms is used to describe the relationship between a behavior and its consequence when the consequence occurs only if the behavior occurs?
A. Reinforcement
B. Stimulus
C. Contingency
D. Antecedent
C. Contingency
An RBT is to meet the BCBA to discuss progress and suggests meeting at a busy coffee shop; however the BCBA prefers to meet in the parking lot. What is the likely reason the BCBA wants to avoid meeting inside the coffee shop?
A. The coffee shop is probably too noisy
B. There will be no interruptions in the car
C. There is a possibility of being overheard in the coffee shop
D. Meeting for coffee is too social with the BCBA
C. There is a possibility of being overheard in the coffee shop
For which of the following behaviors is frequency measure most appropriate for?
A. Playing a game
B. Hitting
C. Time to complete a task
D. Effect of the environment
B. Hitting
During an FBA, you record that the client hits the table after being denied access to a toy. What is the likely function of this behavior?
A. Sensory
B. Escape
C. Tangible
D. Attention
C. Tangible
An RBT is using discrimination training to teach a client to discriminate different items used in eating (e.g. spoons, forks, plates). What is the appropriate response if the client identifies a glass incorrectly?
A. Say "Good try, but this is a glass"
B. Say nothing but move to the next item
C. Say "Wrong" and then move on to the next item
D. Say "Try again, you drink water from this!"
C. Say "Wrong" and then move on to the next item
A client repeatedly picks at her skin, so the RBT has set a timer for 3 minutes. When the timer goes off, the client receives no reinforcement if she is picking at her skin, but will receive reinforcement if she is not picking at her skin. What strategy is the RBT using?
A. DRL
B. DRO
C. DRI
D. DRA
B. DRO
Which of the following is required before an RBT submits a self-report to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board?
A. Disclosure to the supervising BCBA
B. Consultation with an attorney
C. Consultation with a behavior analyst that specializes in ethics
D. Conversation with the state disciplinary board
A. Disclosure to the supervising BCBA
Whole interval recording tends to:
A. Underestimate total behavior occurrence
B. Overestimate total behavior occurrence
C. Measure frequency accurately
D. Be identical to momentary time sampling
A. Underestimate total behavior occurrence
A. Immediately report this to the supervising BCBA
B. Reassure the parent that this is normal for an adolescent
C. Ask about any variables or changes that have occurred recently
D. Observe the client carefully during session
C. Ask about any variables or changes that have occurred recently
Luke appears to have good receptive communication skills but limited expressive communication skills. Which of the following is an expressive communication skill?
A. Body Language
B. Reading
C. Active Listening
D. Understanding Illustrations
A. Body Language
Anna tries to grab a pair of scissors by the blades, and the RBT places their hand in front of her hand to prevent her from grabbing the scissors.
What type of restraint is this?
A. Personal
B. Mechanical
C. Seclusion
D. Response Blocking
D. Response Blocking
An RBT has developed a friendly relationship with the parent of a child the RBT sees frequently and accepts an invitation to dinner with the parent and the client. According to the RBT ethics code, what does this represent?
A. Bad Judgement
B. Coercion
C. Acceptable Relationship
D. Multiple Relationship
D. Multiple Relationship
Following a duration measurement, the RBT reports to the BCBA that the client was able to stay on task for 6-minutes in a 30-minute observation period. This would be reported as what percentage of the observation time?
A. 6%
B. 12%
C. 20%
D. 30%
C. 20%
When an RBT first meets a new client, the client avoids eye contact. What can the RBT assume about the client?
A. The client is not being truthful
B. Nothing. The RBT needs more information about the client
C. The client is fearful
D. The RBT is making the client uncomfortable
B. Nothing. The RBT needs more information about the client
An RBT had been using animal crackers as reinforcers with a young client, but recently the child has been responding less frequently. The RBT withdraws the reinforcer for now and will reintroduce it later. What is the term for this type of withdrawal of a reinforcer?
A. Escape Behavior
B. Fading
C. Deprivation
D. Extinction
C. Deprivation
Kyle becomes angry during session and throws materials off of the desk and onto the floor. As a consequence, the RBT requires that Kyle pick up the materials and replace them on the desk.
What type of strategy is the RBT using?
A. Positive Practice
B. Restitution with Overcorrection
C. Restitution with Simple Correction
D. Response Cost
C. Restitution with Simple Correction
An employer has offered an RBT a position as an independent contractor with an increase in pay from the RBT's current position. The RBT wants to take the position because of the increased income.
What should the RBT do?
A. Decide based on the actual financial benefit
B. Decline the position immediately
C. Take the position because it pays more
D. Seek advice from other professionals
B. Decline the position immediately