Functions of Behavior
Prompting
Schedules of Reinforcement
Acronyms
Miscellaneous
100

The client engages in throwing paper. The RBT teaches the client to throw the paper into the trash like a basketball. This is an example of what?



Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors (DRA)

100

This method of prompting allows for the least amount of error to teach the target behavior.

Errorless Teaching

100

RBT gives reinforcement to client after 1 correct response. 

FR1 (Fixed Ratio 1)

100

"ABA"

Applied Behavior Analysis

100

What % of your hours need to be supervised?

5%

200

The client engages in crying behaviors during DTT's. The RBT reinforces the client for completing the work. This is an example of what Differential Reinforcement?

Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO)

200

The RBT gives the Sd of "write your name." The RBT then puts their hand over the client's hand to write the client's name. This an example of what prompt?

Full Physical Prompt

200

The client earns reinforcement after they sit at the table for an average of 2 minutes. 

VI2 (Variable Interval 2 Minutes)

200

"ABC"

Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence

200

The RBT is trying to teach his client to wash his hands. The RBT uses hand over hand prompts with the client for all the steps of handwashing but the final step (Throwing the paper towel away). This is an example of what?

Backwards Chaining 

300

The client engages in physical aggression during nonpreferred activities. The RBT teaches the client "quiet hands" (interlocked fingers) during nonpreferred activities. This is an example of what?

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors (DRI)

300

The RBT gives the Sd "clap hands." After no response, the RBT points to the client's hands. The client then claps their hands. This is an example of what kind of prompt?

Gesture Prompt

300

The client earns access to the play area after they complete an average of 5 trials of identifying common objects.

VR5 (Variable Ratio 5)

300

"NET"

Naturalistic Environmental Teaching

300
A client throws objects for attention. The RBT starts an extinction procedure and stops giving attention after the client throws objects. The client then starts throwing objects more frequently and with more force. This is an example of what? 

Extinction Burst

400

A client greets their RBT at the start of the session. The RBT responds to the client's greeting. As session goes on, the client greets the RBT every 20 seconds. The RBT only responds to the client's greetings every 5 minutes. This is an example of what?

Differential Reinforcement of Lower Rates (DRL)

400

The RBT gives the Sd "Say Baby." The RBT then prompts the client with saying "Ba-". This an example of what prompt?

Partial Vocal

400

The RBT gives the Sd "Do this puzzle." The client earns the swing every time they play with puzzle for exactly 3 minutes. 

FI3 (Fixed Interval 3 Minutes) 

400

DTT

Discrete Trial Training

400

According to the RBT Ethics code, RBTs cannot accept gifts from clients/clients family worth more than how much money?

$10

500

The client engages in throwing their pencil. No reinforcement was given. When the client writes their name with the pencil, the client is given praise and physical interactions. This is an example of what?

Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO)

500

The RBT is attending a family outing and the RBT is trying to teach the client to push the cart. After giving the SD "Push the cart", the client stares at the RBT and starts to laugh. After 5 second, the RBT grabs the cart and pushes it. After pushing the cart for some time, the RBT restates the SD "Push the Cart." The client then begins pushing the cart. The RBT reinforces the client. What prompt is being used here?

Model Prompt

500

A client is working on fine motor imitation. The RBT gives the Sd "Do this" paired with the RBT raising their arms above their head. When the client raises their arms for an average of 6 trials, they earn 1 token. After earning 5 tokens, the client earns a break from demands. 

VR6

500

FCT

Functional Communication Training

500

Every time a client independently sits down, the RBT plays music. This increases the client independently sitting down with the addition of music. This an example of what?

Positive Reinforcement 

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