RBT

Which of the following methods of communication are acceptable for communicating with Stakeholders? Facebook Messenger or social media On the phone in a private location In a secured notebook (i.e. communication book) B and C only All of the above None of the above

B & C

Which of the following are considered the 4 types of consequences? Sensory and Escape Positive and Negative Punishment Tangibles and Attention Positive and Negative Reinforcement A and C only B and D only

B & D

What is the minimum percentage of an RBT's behavior analytic work which must be supervised? 2% 5% 7% 10%

5%

(Fill-in -the-Blank) The most successful practitioners can identify _________ in real-time. In turn, they can accurately implement a BIP protocol across different _________ and functions. Function; ABAs Antecedent; behaviors Positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement Function; behaviors All of the above None of the abover

Antecedent; behaviors (WRONG)

Behavior must be Observable Measureable Independent A and B only All of the above None of the above

A&B

As an RBT, you have a higher probability of assisting with curriculum-based assessments. Which of the following assessment tools are considered curriculum-based assessments: ABLLS-R®, VB-MAP®, and Vineland™-3 SSiS®, SRS®, and GARS®-3 ABLLS-R®, VB-MAPP®, and Vineland™-3 Indirect, Descriptive and Direct Assessments FAST, MAS and QABF All of the above

ABLLS-R®, VB-MAPP®, and Vineland™-3

It is within the scope of practice of an RBT to assist with assessment procedures to include:

ALL

The discriminative stimulus (SD) tells us that We need to complete work or an assignment Increases the effectiveness (value) of a reinforcer Reinforcement is available All of the above None of the above

ALL (WRONG)

What tools will be required for every session to complete data collection? Writing utensil (pens and pencils) Data collection sheets Counter and/or timer All of the above None of the above

ALl

An individual with a neurodevelopmental diagnosis may have deficits in which of the following areas: Cognition Social Behavioral Comprehension Language Motor planning All of the above None of the above

All

Antecedent manipulations should be focused on when implementing a BIP for maladaptive behaviors because It increases learning opportunities for the learner Provides more opportunities for reinforcement Sets up the environment for the learner to be successful Decreases the likelihood of maladaptive behaviors occurring None of the above All of the above

All

Reinforcers should only be delivered contingent on a given behavior. Which of the following is a contingency? Julliana will earn a paycheck, if and (only if), she goes to work Juliana will receive a speeding ticket, if and (only if), she engages in speeding All of the above None of the above

All

Within a BIP, a summary of the FBA findings should be included. The FBA summary can be presented as Experimental and/or descriptive analysis summary (paragraph) A-B-C chart Functional bar graph All of the above None of the above

All

You arrive to your session and your 8 year old client tells you that she did not sleep well in the night and they have a headache. Which changes in routine and/or strategies can you use during the session? Reduce frequency of task demands Increase negative reinforcement opportunities (breaks) Shorten the duration of task demands All of the above None of the above

All

Fill-in-the-blank. A parent is implementing ____________ where the parent provides negative reinforcement when the child asks to "wait 5 minutes before starting her homework" by allowing the child to delay initiating her homework. The parent will withhold negative reinforcement if the child engages in doodling on the homework assignment and yelling at the parent "you can't make me do my homework now!" DRA DRI DRL DRO

DRA

Session case note must be completed _________________. Daily during the session Daily after the session Before billing is due All of the above None of the above

Daily After

(T/F) An RBT must receive clinical supervision from a responsible certificant. Supervision must occur 1 time per month for 5% of the hours the RBT provides behavior analytic services.

FALSE

(True or False) Functional Behavior Assessments can only include direct observation and manipulation of the environment.

False

If you are an RBT, and have not received direct Supervision for 30 days or more, it is o.k. to continue to implement the Treatment Plan with your client. True False

False

Prompts should always be provided. True False

False

RBTs can only provide ABA services in a ABA clinic True False

False

True or False. There are 4 types of differential reinforcement.

False

True or false: Today I met with Juan C. He seemed tired and easily upset. He tried to hit me and bite me, but I was too quick for him to get a hold of me. I tried to run his manding programs, but he just ignored me and was playing with his tablet the whole time. He was super autistic and hyper active today. I feel that his dad should not have sent him for ABA therapy, he should have just cancelled today's session. This example is a well written session note.

False

Looking at the correct response, acknowledging answers before the student is done responding, accidental gestures, are all examples of: Gestural prompts Physical prompts Inadvertent prompts Prompt dependency

Inadvertent Prompts

Any age-typical behavior that is annoying, done for attention, that poses no potential harm to any person (individual/others), property or animals are called ____________. Junk behaviors Maladaptive behaviors Replacement behaviors Reduction behaviors Targeted behaviors All of the above None of the above

Junk Behavior

For a practitioner to implement a crisis/emergency procedure, the Behavior Intervention Plan must include all the following EXCEPT: Step-by-step instructions on implementation of crisis/emergency procedure Operational define when to implement crisis/emergency procedure Have consent for said procedure(s) Measure and document all severe behaviors as a frequency None of the above All the above

Measure and document all severe behaviors as a frequency

(Fill-in-the-blank) Extinction procedures is a form of: -Positive Punishment -Positive Reinforcement -Negative Reinforcement -Negative Punishment -All of the above -None of the above

Negative Punishment (WRONG)

It is ethical and best practice to teach a __________ behavior if one is targeting a maladaptive behavior (behavior reduction). New skill Replacement Different None of the above All of the above

Replacement

All client information, data, session notes etc. must be stored __________. In a location that is convenient for all people In a secure location Only in the clients home All of the above None of the above

Secure location

Components of an activity schedule include: -Provides expectations for the activity and the classroom and the upcoming assignments -Shows a sequence of steps for a particular activity, class, or assignment, provides structure for unstructured or independent work/play time, gives cues for expected behaviors -Shows a sequence of steps for an academic task, the related work, and provides opportunities for reinforcement -All of the above

Shows a sequence of steps for a particular activity, class, or assignment, provides structure for unstructured or independent work/play time, gives cues for expected behaviors

Time-Out procedures are considered which of the following? Typically used procedure for children-aged clients Crisis/emergency procedure Punishment All of the above None of the above

Punishment (wRONG)

When collecting data, it is important to consider which of the following: Reactivity to recording Operational definition of target behavior (observable/measureable) The logistics of recording Inter-observer agreement All of the above None of the above

The logistics of recording (WRONG)

True or False. A consumer with a history of seizure disorder, begins to stare-off and is not responsive to his name. This is an example of a crisis/emergency for health. True False

True

True or False. Establishing operations alters the "value" of a reinforcer

True

True or False: Consequences can either strengthen or weaken the behavior

True

When updating a scatterplot graph you do not connect the data points, but shade in the time interval when the behavior occurred.

True

Stimuli which increase behavior because of a learning history are called Conditioned punishers Unconditioned reinforcers Conditioned reinforcers All of the above None of the above

conditioned reinforcers

During a session, you are assisting with a VB-MAPP® to collect baseline on language skills. The student uses sign language to request 25 different items spontaneously in 6 different settings and with his parents, grandparents, teacher, RBT, BCBA and his nanny. What would be the score if you are assessing : "5. Emits 10 different mands without prompts"? 1 2 3 4

4 (WRONG)

Attention, Escape, Sensory, and Tangibles are the ____ common ________ to behaviors. 4, functions 4, assessments 4, reasons All of the above None of the above

4, functions

Being a competent RBT includes not engaging in coercive behaviors. Coercive behaviors results in the client to engage in A.G.E. What does A.G.E. stand for? Angry, Go Away, Evaluate Avoid, Get Equal, Escape Avoid, Get Even, Escape All of the above None of the above

Avoid, Get Even, Escape

One major difference between the PECC and RBT Ethics Code is the addition of which of the following? Self-reporting of credentialed individuals to the BACB The obligation to be aware of the Code Investigations and disciplinary actions by employers All of the above None of the above

(WRONG) Self-reporting of credentialed individuals to the BACB

A co-worker is working with an adult-consumer in his job setting. The adult-consumer begins to play a game on his cell-phone when the co-worker requested him to deliver the mail to the supervisor. Next, the co-worker, rolls her eyes and delivers the mail to the supervisor. If playing games on the cell phone is the behavior in this scenario, what is the function of the behavior? -Sensory -Escape -Attention -Access to tangibles -All of the above -None of the above

-Escape

The BCBA requests an RBT to assist with a response restriction preference assessment. During the 5 minute assessment, the consumer walked around the "therapy room" and dropped a blue Lego block, then, the consumer picked up a book. Next, the consumer jumped onto and off a green chair while holding the book. The RBT observed the consumer and documents the duration of each stimulus selected and/or engaged with. The RBT did not conduct a response restriction preference assessment, but conducted a ________ preference assessment. What should the RBT have done to appropriately conduct an RR Preference Assessment? -MSW; add another blue Lego block to the environment for the remaining duration of the RR -FO; removed the blue Lego block for the remaining duration of the RR -FO; removed the blue Lego block and green chair for the remaining duration of the RR -MSWO; removed the blue Lego block and green chair for the remaining duration of the RR -All of the above -None of the above

-FO; removed the blue Lego block and green chair for the remaining duration of the RR

An ABA organization started a new policy where the staff must turn in their case notes with their timesheet prior to being paid. If a staff member only turns in their timesheet, payment will be withheld. Before the new policy, staff could turn in just their timesheet and receive payment. In this example, which behavior was placed on extinction? -Turning in timesheet and case notes -Turning in timesheet alone -Turning in case notes alone -All of the above -None of the above

-Turning in timesheet alone

RBT Ethics Code has 1 Section 2 Sections 3 Sections All of the above None of the above

3 Sections

Physical tokens may be a suitable option for younger students beginning a token economy. These may include: Stickers Coins Tallies A & B only A, B, & C

A & B

The use of visual analysis analyzes _______________ to determine the effectiveness of the intervention and/or programs: Trends Levels Variability A and B only All of the above None of the above

A & B (WRONG)

Indicators of trustworthy measurement include: Accuracy, Reliability, and Validity Reliability check, Validity, and Correctness Accuracy, Readability, and Validity Reliability, Validity, and Progress All of the above None of the above

Accuracy, Reliability, and Validity

You are completing descriptive analysis of touching hair behavior. It was determined that touching hair behavior is maintained by positive reinforcement and the consequence typically involves someone telling the individual "I love your hair "or "You have beautiful hair" etc. What is the likely function of touching hair behavior? Sensory Escape Attention Access to tangibles

Access to tangibles (WRONG)

The RBT is assisting with an experimental direct functional analysis and is administering the demand condition. The demand condition is to asses a(n)______________ functional relationship between the antecedent, consequence and behavior? Escape Attention Access to tangibles All of the above None of the above

Attention (WRONG)

You conducted a Multiple Stimulus with Replacement preference assessment with an array of 4 items and documented that the student selected: (1) crayons 3 times; (2) cookie 6 times; (3) I-Pad 3 times; (4) basketball 2 times; and (5) soccer ball 5 times. What is the preference hierarchy for these items ranked from low preference to high preference? Cookie; soccer ball; crayons; I-pad; basketball Basketball; crayons; I-Pad; soccer ball; cookie Crayon; cookie; I-pad; basketball; soccer ball Cookie; basketball; I-pad; crayons; soccer ball None of the above

Basketball; crayons; I-Pad; soccer ball; cookie (WRONG)

A caretaker requests his adult consumer to make his bed. The consumer began making his bed 10 minutes later. The consumer earned a ticket for completing the task. The consumer making his bed is an example of a(an) ___________. Antecedent Behavior Consequence Positive Reinforcement Positive Punishment All of the above None of the above

Behavior

(Fill-in-the-blank) ________________________ is learned over ________________. Developmental milestones; age Behavior; reduction Behavior; time All of the above None of the above

Behavior; time

You ask the client to clap their hands, touch their head, and have a seat. After each correct response you provide descriptive praise. Next, you request the individual to complete their math assignment. This is an example of which antecedent manipulation technique? Pivot Praise Setting Expectations Deprivation and/or satiation techniques Behavioral Momentum Planned Ignoring Offering Choices All of the above None of the above

Behavioral Momentum

Use the _____ _ _______prompt to ensure the response is correct. Most intrusive Least intrusive Most effective

Most effective

Reinforcement systems: -Can look very different depending on the level of the student and the environment the system is being used in -Typically look the same across all students -Should use a template for all students -All of the above

Can look very different depending on the level of the student and the environment the system is being used in

A major key in successful and effective BIP implementation is: Taking data Providing reinforcement Consistency Offering choices

Consistency

(Fill-in-the-blank) ________________________ Assessment utilizes developmental milestones assessments in conjunction with identifying areas of mastery and deficits. Programming is typically developed to increase __________ prerequisite skills to mastery and building upon current mastered skills. Curriculum-Based; missing Developmental; inaccurate Developmental; positive Functional Behavior; missing All of the above None of the above

Curriculum-Based; missing

You work for 2 weeks and then receive your paycheck. Receiving your paycheck 2 weeks after you have completed your work is an example of what type of reinforcement schedule? Continuous Fixed ratio Variable ratio Fixed interval Variable interval

Fixed Interval

Measurement of the number of times of a behavior occurs during an observation period is called ___. Duration Probe Task analysis Frequency Discontinuous All of the above None of the above

Frequency

The consumer's name, age, date of birth, diagnosis, social security number, treatment plan and progress, demographic information and any information that could potentially identify a consumer is protected under which regulation/laws/acts? HIPPA FERPA HIPAA CART All of the above None of the above

HIPAA

You have been without any form of social interactions for approximately 12 consecutive hours. You hear the phone ring, then, you answer the phone. What is the MO in this scenario? Being without social interaction Hear the phone ring Answer the phone All of the above None of the above

Hear phone (WRONG)

You are inputting data on an equal-interval graph. The behavior you are targeting is Self-Injurious Behavior (SIB) and over the last 2-3 session the graph shows an upward trend with high variability. What should you do? Immediately cease implementation of program Immediately notify the BCBA Discuss your interpretation with the parents Discuss your interpretation with the BCBA next week when they are scheduled to complete clinical supervision All of the above None of the above

Immediately notify the BCBA

Often times, though not accurate, the term generalization is also referred to as: NET Natural stimuli Maintenance All of the above None of the above

Maintenance

Prompts are used to teach a _____ target and provide help with a ________ target. New; mastered Mastered; new New; new Maintenance; mastered

Mastered; new (WRONG)

Demonstrating the behavior or correct response is an example of what type of prompt? Verbal Physical Model Visual

Model

which of the following is not a continuous measurement procedure: Momentary time sampling Frequency Inter-response time Latency Duration All of the above None of the above

Momentary time sampling

To increase independence and have the highest level of social significance for any client, each program should be faded-out with a focus to generalize the skill. Generalization includes all the following EXCEPT: -Train loosely -Train sufficient exemplars -Use natural maintaining contingencies -Program common stimuli -All of the above -None of the above

None

An RBT is required to have _____ in order to practice. Professional Liability insurance Ongoing supervision by a BCBA-D/BCBA/BCaBA A college degree All of the above None of the above

Ongoing Supervision

During a session, you are observing the client in the clinic-based setting and are monitoring if she is sitting at the table appropriately. The interval is 30 seconds and you document with ''no" for the interval in which the client is not engaging in appropriate sitting behavior when you look up at the very last moment of the interval. This is an example of what type of measurement? Momentary time sampling Whole-interval recording Duration Partial-interval recording All of the above None of the above

Partial (WRONG)

During a session, you are observing the consumer raising his hand in the classroom. The interval is 15 seconds and you document with ''yes" for the interval in which the consumer is engaging in raising in his hand behavior for the entire interval. This is an example of what type of measurement? Momentary time sampling Whole-interval recording Duration Partial-interval recording All of the above None of the above

Partial Interval (WRONG)

The student you are working with in a pre-school setting begins to talk loudly while in circle-time. You find 2 peers who are engaging in circle-time by following the directions of the teacher, and sitting quietly in crisscross applesauce position appropriately. You then provide descriptive praise to those 2 students. Your student then begins to sit correctly and quietly. You then turn to your student and provide descriptive praise a high-five. This is an example of_____________. Planned ignoring Positive Reinforcement Pivot Praise All of the above None of the above

Pivot Praise

Which of the following is not considered a skills assessment? Developmental Assessment Preference Assessment Social Skills Assessment Curriculum-Based Assessment All of the above None of the above

Preference

What are the two types of Reinforcement? Positive Reinforcement and Positive Rewards Rewards and Bribery Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement Positive Reinforcement and Punishment All of the above None of the above

Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement

To become a credentialed RBT, this individual must possess all of the following except: Complete a 40-hour RBT Training Course Successfully pass the Competency Assessment Possess a college degree Have at least 1 designated BCBA/BCaBA for ongoing supervision Pass the RBT credentialing exam through the BACB All of the above None of the above

Possess a college degree

A preference assessment assesses ___________ ____________. Reinforcing item(s) Potential reinforcer(s) Reinforcing stimuli Environment and behavior All of the above None of the above

Potential Reinforcers

Antecedent manipulations include all of the following except: Visual aides Interparsal Planned Ignoring Premack Principle Behavior momentum All of the above None of the above

Premack Principle

Antecedent manipulations are used to "set-up the environment for success" also known as proactive approaches. Which of the following antecedent manipulations is an example of setting expectations? -You ask the client to clap their hands, touch their head, and have a seat. After each correct response you provide descriptive praise. Next, you request the individual to complete their math assignment. -Prior to initiating a task, you remind the client that "he/she will complete the math assignment within 30 minutes and keep their hands to themselves. Once the assignment is complete and he/she keeps his/her hands to themselves they will earn an additional 30 minutes playing video games. If you do not complete your assignment in 30 minutes or do not keep your hands to yourself, you will not earn extra video game time." -You offer the client to complete their math assignment on the couch, at the dining table, or in their bedroom at their desk. -All of the above -None of the above

Prior to initiating a task, you remind the client that "he/she will complete the math assignment within 30 minutes and keep their hands to themselves. Once the assignment is complete and he/she keeps his/her hands to themselves they will earn an additional 30 minutes playing video games. If you do not complete your assignment in 30 minutes or do not keep your hands to yourself, you will not earn extra video game time."

(Fill-in-the-blank) Antecedent manipulations are ________________________ and ________________ approaches. Antecedent; consequence Proactive; preventative Setting events; antecedent All of the above None of the above

Proactive; preventative

Which method of data collection typically works best for students who learn best in the natural environment? Trial-by-trial data Probe data Task analysis Frequency All of the above None of the above

Probe

You are providing ABA services with a 6 year old girl in the school setting. You document on the data collection sheet a "Y" for the first trial because she engaged in the correct response to the instructional Sd "sit down in your seat, please." Throughout the remainder of the session, you do not take data on this behavior. What type of measurement are you recording? Frequency Probe Trial-by-Trial All of the above None of the above

Probe

(Fill-in-the-blank) _______________ is the consequence in which the behavior increases in the future; whereas ___________________ is the process by which a behavior is increased as a result of a consequence that follows the behavior. Positive; reinforcement Reinforcer; reinforcement Reinforcement; reinforcer All of the above None of the above

Reinforcer; reinforcement

A client in the home setting is working on identifying her birthday and age. During one DTT, the client begins to reach over the table and tries to take the RBTs water bottle. The RBT interrupts the client's behavior by placing his hand between the water bottle and the client's hand. In this scenario, which procedure was implemented? Response blocking Extinction procedure Environmental restraint Protective equipment None of the above All the above

Response Block

A good indicator (but not always the case) for a behavior maintained by this function is the individual will engage in the behavior when they are alone and the behavior in itself may possibly "feel good" and be reinforcing to the individual : Sensory Escape Access Tangibles All of the above None of the above

Sensory

A child is being taught to ask for "help" in the school setting. Later that afternoon, the child to be taught to ask for "help" from her brother in the home setting. This is an example of Sequential modification Train sufficient exemplars Train loosely All of the above None of the above

Sequential modification

During a session, the RBT walks up to the learner and asks him "what do you want to earn today?" The learner chooses a picture of a tablet and places it on the First/Then Board. Next, the RBT places a picture of the learner folding clothes to the left of the picture of the tablet and says to the learner, "First we fold laundry, then, we play on the tablet." The RBT is implementing visual and auditory stimuli for which antecedent manipulation?

Setting Expectations

Which of the following terms could be operational defined as the following: Any attempt or occurrence in which the individual takes an item from a housemate, classmate, adult etc. without prior permission to have access to that item. Stealing SIB Property destruction Refusal to follow instructions Elopement

Stealing

(Fill-in-the-blank) Some ___________ can alter the response without the instructor being aware. Incidental teaching Stimuli Client initiation All of the above None of the above

Stimuli

A caretaker requests his adult consumer to make his bed. The caretaker indicates the level of prompting required for each step that the consumer is making his bed. For example, the caretaker circled "PP" for step 10 which was pick-up the pillow and place it on top of bed. What type of measurement recording procedure is the caretaker utilizing? Permanent Product Momentary Time Sampling Task analysis Positive Reinforcement All of the above None of the above

Task Analysis

The RBT's primary responsibility is: The direct implementation of behavior analytic services Conducting assessments Assessing behavior Design new treatment plans

The direct implementation of behavior analytic services

Which method of data collection typically works best for students who require a lot of repetition? Trial-by-trial data Probe data Task analysis Frequency All of the above None of the above

Trial by Trial

(True or False) If someone engages in a behavior for the function of attention. Attention means that the person can be seeking "good" and/or "bad "attention in the form of praise, interaction, scolding etc.

True

(True or False) Stimulus control can be interpreted that the behavior occurs in the presence of an SD but does not occur in the presence of an S?

True

(True or false) When implementing programs and stimulus or response prompts are necessitated, one must always be mindful to plan for fading out the prompts and transferring stimulus control to the natural environment. True False

True

Extinction procedure is Punishment Withholding reinforcement What happened to the dinosaur A rapid increase in targeted behavior All of the above None of the above

Withholding Reniforcement

Visual supports can be used for: Organization Social skills Writing skills All of the above

aLL

The purpose of the RBT Ethics Code is to Protect the integrity of the field of Behavior Analysis Protect the consumers of Behavior Analysis Protect the BACB ALL of the above None of the above

all (WRONG)

Definitions of target behaviors should not include data collection procedures can be based on personal interpretation not be defined until after implementing treatment be objective, clear, complete, and define data collection procedures

be objective, clear, complete, and define data collection procedures

(Fill-in-the-blank) Crisis/emergency intervention procedures are used in a BIP to maintain the ______________ and ____________ of the client and others in the environment. Health; well-being Health; safety Safety; dignity Safety; well-being

safety; dignity (WRONG)

(True or false) You are working on drying hands using an automatic hand dryer with a consumer. During the first week of training, the client is using an automatic hand dryer in her school. The following week you begin implementing the program at the library, then the next week at the grocery store etc. You are programming for common stimuli to promote generalization.

true