Definitions
What is frequency recording
Counting how many times a BX occurs
Can RBT's accept gifts from clients?
No, it violates ethical guidelines
Frequency
Counting how many times a behavior occurs
What is DTT
A cue that signals reinforcement is available for a behavior
What should you do if you suspect abuse?
Report it to your supervisor or follow mandated reporter laws
Duration
Measuring how long a behavior lasts
What is NET
Teaching in natural settings using naturally occurring situations
What is reinforcement?
A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior happening again
Can RBT's provide clinical advice to parents?
No, they must refer to the supervising BCBA
Continuous Measurement
Recording every instance of behavior ( freq, duration)
When do you use a token economy
To reinforce behavior using tokens that can be exchanged for rewards
What is prompting
Helping the client perform a correct response
What's one way to maintain client dignity?
Provide choices, respect privacy, avoid talking about them
Partial Interval
Marking if a behavior occurred at any time during an interval
Task Analysis
Breaking a skill into small, teachable steps
What is behavior
Anything a person does that can be observed and measured
What is a dual relationship
Having another relationship with a client outside of work (friendship)
Latency
Time between instruction and behavior
Extinction
Withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior