Measurement & Data
What type of data collection involves marking if a behavior occurred at the end of a time interval?
Momentary time sampling
What are the four common functions of behavior?
Attention, escape, access to tangibles, sensory/automatic
What should you do if you realize you don’t have the competence to supervise a specific case?
Decline or refer out; follow Code 1.05 (Competence).
How many percent of hours must a BCBA provide supervision for an RBT each month?
At least 5% of RBT’s hours.
What is a task analysis?
Breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps.
Name one type of continuous measurement.
Frequency, duration, latency, or inter-response time (IRT)
What’s the difference between indirect and direct assessment?
Indirect = interviews/checklists; Direct = observing the behavior.
You're friends with a parent of a client you’re assigned to supervise. What is this a potential violation of?
Dual relationship – Code 1.06 (Multiple Relationships).
Your RBT is struggling with data collection. What part of the supervision cycle do you focus on?
Training and feedback – BST might be helpful.
What does “prompt fading” mean?
Gradually reducing prompts to promote independent responding.
A client completes a task correctly 8 times out of 10 opportunities. What is the percent correct?
80%
What’s a functional analysis (FA)?
A process of manipulating variables to determine the function of behavior.
Can you accept a small holiday gift from a client’s family? Why or why not?
No – violates Code 1.11 (Gifts). Even small gifts can be problematic.
You’re supervising a trainee for their fieldwork. What’s one requirement for supervision?
4 contacts per month, at least 6 hours of supervision monthly, including client observation.
Give an example of natural environment teaching (NET).
Teaching colors while playing with crayons or toys.
Why is IOA important in behavior measurement?
It ensures data reliability and accuracy.
Give an example of an ABC data recording.
Answers may vary – A: Denied toy, B: Screams, C: Given toy.
If an RBT reports that another staff member is being abusive, what is your responsibility?
Report immediately to appropriate authorities and follow Code 7.02 (Responsibility to Report).
You’re supervising remotely. What must you do to meet quality standards?
Provide real-time observation, ensure secure platforms, and maintain ethical oversight.
What is the difference between DTT and NET?
DTT = structured, repetitive; NET = natural, learner-led.
Which is more sensitive to behavior change: rate or frequency?
Rate – because it accounts for time.
Why might you choose a descriptive assessment over a full FA?
Less intrusive, easier to implement in natural settings, or safety concerns.
You want to use a new intervention you've read about, but haven't been trained in. What do you do?
Seek training/supervision before implementation – Code 1.05 (Maintaining Competence).
A supervisee is consistently late with documentation. You’ve reminded them twice. What next?
Use a performance improvement plan and document supervision strategies.
What is behavioral skills training (BST)?
Instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback.