Ethics
Can an RBT change a behavior intervention plan independently?
No. Only the supervising BCBA may modify plans.
Name 1 type of continuous measurement.
Frequency, duration, latency, or inter-response time
What is reinforcement?
A consequence that increases future behavior.
List the four functions of behavior.
Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangible/Access
What concept emphasizes respecting a client's choices?
Assent and client dignity.
What should an RBT do if they suspect abuse or neglect?
Report concerns according to the law and company policy immediately. RBTs are mandated reporters.
Why is objective data important?
It improves accuracy and treatment decisions.
Why fade prompts?
To increase independence.
A client gets out of his seat every time a demand is placed. When he gets out of his seat his teacher says, "Oh you need a break", and does not follow through with her demand. This client's out-of-seat behavior most likely serves what function?
Escape - Avoiding demands
Why is cultural responsiveness important?
It improves ethical and effective services.
Is accepting expensive gifts from clients appropriate?
No. It may violate professional boundaries.
What type of graph is MOST commonly used in ABA?
Line graph.
A learner earns 5 tokens and exchanges them for iPad time. What system is being used?
Token economy.
You work with a client who drops Legos on the floor for hours if left alone. The client does this even if others are playing with him, when no demands are being placed, and when given free access to several preferred toys. What is the function of the Lego dropping behavior?
Sensory - Dropping the Legos is driven by an internal physical feeling or stimulation it produces, rather than by a desire for attention, a physical item, or to escape a demand.
What should an RBT do when unsure about a procedure?
Ask the supervising BCBA.
During a session, a family member asks the RBT for details about another client receiving services. The RBT should:
Maintain confidentiality.
What does a trend on a graph show?
Direction of the data over time.
Why is reinforcement delivered immediately during teaching?
To strengthen the connection between behavior and consequence.
A client hits other students in his class during work and break times. Each time he hits another student, the teacher immediately provides a verbal reprimand. What function does his hitting most like serve?
Attention - Reinforced by the attention from the teacher when given a reprimand.
Which action is MOST aligned with the updated expectations for professionalism?
A. Sharing session stories online
B. Using objective documentation
C. Modifying interventions independently
D. Discussing other clients casually
B. Using objective documentation.
A supervisor asks an RBT to implement a procedure they were never trained on. What should the RBT do?
Request training and clarification before implementation
An RBT writes: “Client was angry all session.” Why is this poor data collection?
It is subjective and not observable/measurable.
What is discrimination training?
Teaching the learner to respond differently to specific stimuli.
Example: A child learns to say “dog” when they see a dog, but not when they see a cat.
Every time his mother removes items from him, a client engages in a tantrum. Mom tries to ignore him but after around five minutes mom gives him back the item she removed and the tantrum immediately stops. What function is most likely maintaining the tantrums?
Access - Immediately stops crying once receiving the item back
An RBT uses slang that conflicts with a family’s cultural values. Which updated competency area does this relate to?
A. Graphing
B. Cultural responsiveness
C. Frequency recording
D. Chaining
B. Cultural responsiveness.