Verbal Operants
Clear Caregiver Communication
Supervising the RBT Role
NET
VPABA
100

Responds to the request of another person in the form of an action; following directions.

Listener Responding

100

When talking with caregivers, I should use ________ language so they have clearer understanding of what occurred during their child's day. 

Simple / Layman's terms

100

Session notes need to be submitted ___________ services. 

"the day of"

100

Evidence based teaching method that uses the principles of ABA to teach skills in a familiar environment.

Natural Environment Teaching (NET)?

100

If I have a question about my clients programming, targets, behaviors, progress, or regression, I should immediately contact _______ 

My Supervising BCBA

200

A speaker responds to another speaker conversationally.

Intraverbal

200

When talking with caregivers, conversations should be _______ focused. 

Client

200

I should be within _______ (distance) of my client at all times. 

"arms length/three feet"? 

200

Talking out loud about what you are doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. There is no expectation for a response from another person. 

Self Talk

200

What mode of communication should be used for daily communication with parents?

VPABA Email, Remind app or in-person before or after sessions

300

One of the first forms of communication naturally acquired, observed as early as birth.

Mand/Manding

300

If your client's caregivers are struggling with behaviors at home, what type of information should you share with them?

Treatment plan and client based tips 

300

RBT session notes need to be __________, based on facts rather than on personal feelings/opinions. 

Observable and objective

300

Prompting involves teaching a skill by starting with the most intrusive prompt to ensure the learners contacts the correct response and reinforcement, while also reducing errors.

Most-to-Least prompting

300

Who is our newest BCBA Candidate?

Anabelle!! 

400

Examples of _____: 

 - “Look, it's raining!” 

- “I see a black cat!”  

- “I feel cold”

Tact

400

What is the most common recommendation we give caregivers for their child?

Positive Reinforcement Procedures

400

A critical part of my job is ________ on skill development and challenging behaviors to track client progress over time.

Taking data! 

400

Natural environment teaching (NET) focuses on being  ______ Led while learning socialization and communication skills in the environment they are in everyday. 

"Child" Led

400

Who should RBTs contact if they need to call out sick or are running late to their sessions?

Their Lead RBT - Makayla or Liz 

500

Targets require ONLY VERBAL INSTRUCTION (no actions/demonstrations accompanied with verbal direction).

Listener Responding

500

Why is parent communication and engagement so important for treatment?

(Supervisor's discretion for correct answer)
500

Per BACB guidelines, I need to be supervised ___ percent of my hours each month. 

5 percent

500

Once a prompt is used and client mastery is seen, it next needs to be ______.

"Faded"

500
Why did Lauren choose the strawberry logo for VPABA?
Cause its cute