Behavior Detectives
The four functions of behavior
Attention, access, escape and sensory/automatic
This is what VR stands for
Variable ratio
Name someone in your professional circle that you should not date, per the BACB Code of Ethics
Co-worker, parent, client, supervisor
TRUE/FALSE: RBTs must have PTO to take time off.
False
Client sees the scooter in the hallway and says, "I want that scooter!"
A client sees the tablet down the hall, and elopes out of the kitchen without permission.
What is access?
This is an example of a conditioned reinforcer
Token board, games, toys, fun activities, etc.
This is how much a gift could cost that you could accept, per the BACB
$10
This is 2 things you need to do before switching clients
Graph session, clean up area, take client to bathroom, update parent note, etc.
RBT asks client, "How old are you?"
Intraverbal
A client repeatedly sticks items into his mouth, across a variety of settings and technicians.
What is automatic/sensory?
RBT, Suzy, reinforces at the following cadence:
2 accurate tasks= reinforcement
2 accurate tasks= reinforcement
2 accurate tasks= reinforcement
2 accurate tasks= reinforcement
FR2
If a parent asks questions about their child's behavior plan, this is the response you provide.
Seek BCBA to reach out to family
This is where you should write down your clients' start and end times
Clipboard by the front door
RBT says to client, "Nico, say boo." Client repeats "boo"
Echoic
A learner begins swiping materials off of the table, when told to pick up their cup off of the ground.
What is escape?
RBT, Bianca, reinforces at the following cadence:
2 minutes= reinforcement
2 minutes= reinforcement
1 minutes= reinforcement
3 minutes= reinforcement
3 minutes= reinforcement
VI-2
This is the type of processes and procedures in ABA that should be used first and foremost
Reinforcement based procedures
One way you could help out a peer during the day
Any appropriate answer (offer to clean up, make materials, offer a break, etc)
RBT gives client a stack of cards, and says, "Sort these"
Visual performance/match to sample
An RBT tells their client, "it's time to go potty" and the client immediately flops to the ground, and begins to laugh when the RBT attempts to move them from the ground.
What is escape and attention?
This is how many demands were placed.
SD: "Clap your hands"
SD: "Say bubbles"
"Way to go, Lucy, high five! Wait for me while I get new materials."
SD: "Match these cards"
"Yes, that was awesome! Throw away this card for me."
SD: "Find apple."
SD: "Find the girl swimming."
"You're so smart! Point to what you want"
"Awesome, you can have your teddy bear!"
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Name one ethical situation where you'd seek clinical guidance from your supervisor
Anything appropriate
One particular sheet you need to fill out for your clients on Fridays- like today!
Food Inventory Log
Client walks into the kitchen and says, "yum, I smell pizza, delicious!"
Tact