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What measurement system records whether a behavior occurred or did not occur during a time period?
Event recording (frequency)
What assessment is used to identify possible functions of behavior through indirect and direct methods?
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
What procedure involves giving help to increase the likelihood of a correct response?
Prompting
What procedure involves withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior?
Extinction
What should an RBT do if data collection materials are missing during a session?
Notify the supervisor and follow clinic procedures
A technician records how long a tantrum lasts from start to finish. What type of measurement is this?
Duration recording
Asking caregivers to complete a questionnaire about a client’s behavior is an example of what type of assessment?
Indirect assessment
Gradually removing prompts to promote independence is called what?
Prompt fading
When a behavior temporarily increases after extinction is implemented, this is called what?
Extinction burst
Session notes should be written in what type of language?
Objective and observable language
Recording whether a behavior occurred at any point during a 10-minute interval is called what?
Partial-interval recording
Recording ABC data during sessions is an example of what type of assessment?
Direct assessment
Teaching a skill by reinforcing closer and closer approximations of the target behavior is called what?
Shaping
Reinforcing an appropriate alternative behavior while withholding reinforcement for problem behavior is called what?
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
Who designs behavior intervention plans that RBTs implement?
BCBA or BCaBA under supervision
What measurement system records behavior only if it occurs for the entire interval?
Whole-interval recording
During an FBA, behavior most often occurs when demands are placed. What is the most likely function?
Escape
Breaking a task into smaller steps and teaching them in sequence is called what?
Task analysis
Delivering reinforcement for the absence of problem behavior during a specific time period is called what?
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
If a client becomes ill during session, what is the RBT’s first responsibility?
Ensure client safety and report to appropriate staff/supervisor
A client’s humming occurs at a very high rate. Which measurement system would be most appropriate and efficient?
Momentary time sampling
Why is it important for RBTs to collect accurate assessment data?
To help the BCBA identify behavior functions and design effective interventions
A client learns to request water at home, school, and the community. This demonstrates what concept?
Generalization
Why must behavior reduction plans be implemented exactly as written?
To ensure effectiveness, consistency, and client safety
Why is accurate documentation critical in ABA services?
It supports treatment decisions, progress monitoring, and continuity of care