Measurement
What does frequency measure?
How often a behavior occurs
What are the three parts of a DTT trial?
Antecedent, Behavior (Response), Consequence
What are the 4 functions of behavior?
Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangible (SEAT)
Can an RBT accept gifts from a client’s family?
no
What does ABC stand for in ABC data?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
What type of recording uses a stopwatch to track how long a behavior lasts?
Duration
What’s the goal of prompt fading?
To transfer stimulus control to the natural SD and reduce reliance on prompts
What does a BIP stand for?
Behavior Intervention Plan
What should you do if you see another RBT acting unethically?
Report to your supervisor
What is the role of a BCBA in your work?
To supervise, create programs, and provide guidance
What’s the difference between latency and IRT?
Latency = time between instruction and response; IRT = time between two instances of behavior
What’s one difference between DTT and NET?
DTT is structured; NET is natural and play-based
What does extinction mean in ABA?
Withholding reinforcement to reduce a behavior
What is “scope of practice”?
Tasks you are trained and allowed to perform as an RBT
What is generalization?
Using a learned skill in new environments, with new people, or under new conditions
What’s a permanent product in ABA?
A physical outcome of behavior (e.g., completed worksheet)
What does shaping involve?
Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior
What’s differential reinforcement?
Reinforcing a desired behavior while withholding reinforcement for problem behavior
Can you give advice about medication as an RBT?
no
What is a motivating operation (MO)?
An environmental variable that alters the value of a reinforcer
What’s the formula for calculating rate?
Rate = Frequency ÷ Time
What is a task analysis?
Breaking down a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps
What should an RBT do if a behavior plan isn’t working?
Report to the supervisor/BCBA
How much supervision must RBTs receive each month?
At least 5% of their monthly hours must be supervised
When collecting data, should you be objective or subjective?
Objective