Generalization
What are the 4 domains targeted in the generalization phase?
A. Location, People, Prompts, SD
B. People, Location, Stimuli, least-to-most
C. SD, Stimuli, People, Location
D. Stimuli, DS, Location, People
C. SD, Stimuli, People, Location
'SD' is the official abbreviation for 'discriminative stimulus'. The 4 main generalization domains (as used in data collection) are Gen-SD, Gen-stim, Gen-loc, and Gen-ppl.
A. Indirect measurement
B. Frequecny
C. Duration
D. Latency
B. Frequency
This type of continuous measurement measures the amount of times a client engages in the target behavior.
An RBT is reviewing a client's new target and is unclear on how to run this target.
What should the RBT do?
A: Reach out to the other RBT on the case to discuss how they are running the target
B: Choose not to run this target
C: Reach out to the BCBA and ask for clarification
D: Try their best to run the target with the information they have
C: Reach out to the BCBA and ask for clarification
Only a BCBA, PS or mentor can provide instruction to an RBT or BT
What is NET?
A. Teaching only at a desk
B. Teaching skills during natural activities and routines
C. Allowing the client to play without instruction
D. Teaching only through worksheets
Answer: B. Teaching skills during natural activities and routines
What is the main purpose of Discrete Trial Training (DTT)?
A. To punish unwanted behaviors
B. To teach skills through structured, repeated learning opportunities
C. To allow a learner to learn without instruction
D. To eliminate the need for reinforcement
B. To teach skills through structured, repeated learning opportunities
SD → Response → Consequence → Data Collection
SD: Instruction or cue.
Response: Learner's behavior.
Consequence: Reinforcement or other planned feedback.
Data: Record the learner's performance.
Your client is used to tacting a 3D ball that is red in color. You are now targeting this skill in the generalization phase and decide to use a green ball instead. What generalization domain would you target in this scenario?
A. Location
B. SD
C. People
D. Stim/Stimulus
D. Stim/Stimulus
If the original stimulus is always the same object, picture, or item, once you change it to a variation of the same object- that is now targeting the stimulus domain.
A BCBA assigns you to time the duration from when you give the SD "Let's go back to room" to when the client steps into their room. This is an example of which Continuous Measurement:
A. Partial Interval
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Frequency
C. Latency
You are tracking the time from the delivery of the SD "Let's go back to room" to the start of the target behavior (stepping into their room).
An RBT has taken on several subbing sessions throughout the month and is now in need of two more hours of supervision than what was calculated at the beginning of the month.
What should the RBT do?
A: Reach out to Program Supervisors to gain additonal supervision hours
B: Choose not to gain additional hours, as the RBT only needs supervised hours with their own clients
C: Reach out to the BCBAs on the cases the RBT will be working with for the remainder of the month for additional hours
D: None of the above
C: Reach out to the BCBAs on the cases the RBT will be working with for the remainder of the month for additional hours
Only BCBA are able to count towards supervised hours.
During play, a child reaches for bubbles. The RBT pauses and prompts the child to say “bubbles” before giving them the bubbles. This is an example of:
A. NET
B. Extinction
C. Time-out
D. Response blocking
Answer: A. NET
Which of the following is the correct sequence of a DTT trial?
A. Reinforcement → SD → Response → Prompt
B. SD → Response → Consequence
C .Response → SD → Reinforcement
D. Prompt → Consequence → SD
B. SD- Response-Consequence
A typical DTT trial includes an antecedent (SD), the learner's response, and a consequence such as reinforcement or corrective feedback.
You are brand new to a client who has been receiving ABA services for some time. They have a few programs in the generalization phase and your BCBA has asked you to target Gen and Maintenance goals alongside pairing. What Gen prompts would you 'obviously' mark when collecting your data?
A. Location
B. People
C. Stim
D. SD
B. People
If you are new to a client, you will be able to mark 'gen-ppl' when collecting data on those trials for the time frame in which your BCBA deems appropriate (maybe 1-2 weeks). You can also target any other applicable domains during your trials but would also always select 'gen-ppl', for that 1–2-week time frame, until you became a constant in that client's routine and are no longer deemed 'novel'.
All of the following are considers Discontinuous Measurements procedures EXCEPT:
A. Latency
B. Partial Interval Recording
C. Momentary Time Sampling
D. Whole Interval Recording
A. Latency
Latency is a Continuous Measurement procedure as it is tracked throughout the session whereas Discontinuous Measurement only tracks behaviors in smaller time samples.
During session a parent asks if the RBT would be able to attend client's birthday party to help with behaviors.
What should the RBT do?
A: Tell the parent we cannot attend birthdays due to the separation between personal and professional relationships
B: Tell the parents yes to avoid tension in session
C: Ask client if they want the RBT at their birthday party
D: Tell the parents you will speak to the BCBA on the case for approval
D: Tell the parents you will speak to the BCBA on the case for approval
RBTs are able to support client only during session hours and not on personal time
Which is MOST important when using NET?
A. Keeping all materials at a table
B. Completing as many trials as possible
C. Following the learner’s motivation and interests
D. Using only edible reinforcers
Answer: C. Following the learner’s motivation and interests
An RBT says, 'Touch red.' The learner touches the red card and receives praise. What is the SD?
A. Touching the red card
B. The praise
C. The instruction 'Touch red'
D. The learner's next response
C. The instruction 'Touch red'
The discriminative stimulus (SD) is the instruction or cue that signals the opportunity to respond
You are walking around the center with your client and asking other technicians to run a trial, or two, with your client. Which 2 generalization domains are being targeted in this scenario?
A. SD and People
B. Location and People
C. Stim and SD
D. Location and Stim
B. Location and People are being targeted in this scenario.
This is because you have left the classroom, or the original location that the skill was initially taught in and are asking other technicians (or new people) to run a trial. These 'new people' would include anyone but the main instructor or BT/RBT who initially taught the skill to the client.
What type of data should you collect on a new client's matching and imitation skills before starting the intervention phase, as requested by your BCBA?
A. Duration
B. Latency
C. Frequency
D. Baseline
D. Baseline
Before starting a new intervention, you want to know the client's current skillset. Collecting baseline will give you a clear idea of where to start.
During a home session, an RBT observes roaches crawling on the floor in the kitchen.
What should the RBT do?
A: Ask the client if the bugs in the kitchen are bother them
B: Message the BCBA on the case and inform them of what the RBT has observed
C: Let it go as having occasional bugs in the house is normal
D: Talk to parents about potential solutions
B: Message the BCBA on the case and inform them of what the RBT has observed
It is a BCBA's role to address this issues with parents and caregivers
A client loves toy cars. The RBT uses the cars to practice colors, requesting, turn-taking, and counting. Why is this considered NET?
A. The RBT is avoiding data collection
B. Skills are being taught within a naturally motivating activity
C. The client is receiving free access to toys
D. The session does not involve prompting
Answer: B. Skills are being taught within a naturally motivating activity
A. Reinforcement
B. Antecedent
C. Prompt fading
D. Data recording
A. Reinforcement
The reward is a consequence that increases the likelihood of the correct response occurring again.
Your client is showing increasing scores for their program in the generalization phase. You begin to notice that they are no longer responding correctly to any Gen-Stim prompts. What should you do?
A. Observe this trend, communicate this to the BCBA, follow through with previous error correction procedures based on the instructional notes found under the program description, and wait for guidance from BCBA on next steps.
B. Wait to tell your BCBA, try some other gen stimuli, and see if the trend increases before collecting data.
C. Collect the data as incorrect for the trails where gen-stim is used and the client is answering incorrectly.
D. Mark trials as incorrect and let the BCBA know at the need of the week after all of your sessions with the client have been completed.
A. Observe this trend, communicate this to the BCBA, follow through with previous error correction procedures based on the instructional notes found under the program description, and wait for guidance from BCBA on next steps.
This is something that you can and should communicate with your BCBA if you start to notice this trend in data. You should continue to run the program as written and implement error correction as needed as laid out in the instructional notes for that program. Your BCBA would be the one to assess this trend and decide the next steps.
You are collecting data on your client's on-task behavior. You are looking to see if your client is on-task for an entire 30 second interval. This is an example of which Discontinuous Measurement?
A. Whole Interval Recording
B. Duration
C. Partial Interval Recording
D. Momentary Time Sampling
A. Whole Interval Recording
Because you are tracking if the client engages in the on-task behavior for the ENTIRE 30 second interval. Keyword: ENTIRE
What should the RBT do?
A: Message the BCBA and PS on the case separately and let them know what the RBT has observed
B: Do not do anything as it is not the RBT's role to intervein
C: Go into the other staff member's session and model the targets correctly
D: Notify the CC that the other staff member is running targets incorrectly
A: Message the BCBA and PS on the case separately and let them know what the RBT has observed
It is the BCBA and PS' role to address this, not an RBT.
An RBT is using NET to teach requesting. The client reaches for a preferred toy without asking. What should the RBT do FIRST?
A. Immediately give the toy
B. Remove the toy for the rest of the session
C. Create an opportunity for the client to request the toy and provide the appropriate prompt if needed
D. Switch to a different program
Answer: C. Create an opportunity for the client to request the toy and provide the appropriate prompt if needed
What should an RBT do if a learner does not respond to an instruction during DTT?
A. Immediately end the session
B. Follow the supervisor-approved prompting or error-correction procedure
C. Ignore the learner for the rest of the session
D. Give reinforcement for every nonresponse
B. Follow the supervisor-approved prompting or error-correction procedure
RBTs should follow the written behavior plan and supervisor-approved procedures for prompting and error correction.