RBT exam

Why is difficulty communicating sometimes a trigger for problem behavior?

Because the person is not able to express what they want.

In which situations is a DRL used?

Behaviors that are accepted at a low rate

Which of the following functions of behavior involves avoiding a task or interaction?

Escape

Escape extinction works by:

Not allowing the individual to escape what they were trying to avoid

Punishment has occurred when the behavior ______

decreases

DRL

differential reinforcement of low rates

punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to

reduce behavior

The quote "All behavior has a communicative intent" (Carr, 1977) can be best explained by the statement:

Behavior always serves a purpose for the person engaging in the behavior

John Watson used which term to describe the study of behavior?

Behaviorism

Which of the following is a pivotal skill that helps individuals "learn to learn"?

Responding to multiple cues in the environment

Lining up items in a specific order is an example of:

Ritualized behavior

Which of the following is a behavior?

Running a race

Which of the following is true about reinforcement?

What one individuals finds reinforcing may not be true for others

What are harmful reinforcers?

Harmful to health

replacement behaviors are

acceptable behaviors to teach in place of undesired behaviors

The behavior dimension of ABA refers to

being able to observe and measure behavior

two main goals of behaviors are

escape and gain

reinforcment is used to

increase a behavior

Intermittent schedule of reinforcement are necessary to

maintain behavior and get reinforcement on a more naturally occurring schedule

escape extinction works by

not allowing the individual to escape what they are trying to avoid

The doctrine of "Least restrictive alternative" when it comes to punishment states that:

punishment is a last resort. only used after other interventions have been tried and failed.

True or False: Least-restrictive procedures are usually the first choice of interventions.

True

Antecedents are:

What happens before a behavior occurs

At what point should a behavior reduction plan be considered?

When environmental variables for behavior are ruled out

Why is pica dangerous?

Because it can cause illness or injury

In which situations are differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL) used?

Behavior that are acceptable at low rates

The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to:

Being able to observe and measure behavior

What makes reinforcers most effective?

Deprivation state, immediacy, adequate size, and contingency

Which of the following is an example of stereotyped behavior?

Flapping hands repetitively

Skinner used the term "operant conditioning" to describe:

Rats pressing a lever to receive food until they were full

differential reinforcement works by

reinforcing only the behaviors that should be increased while removing reinforcement from behaviors that should be decreased

Secondary reinforcers become reinforcing after:

The secondary reinforcer is associated with other reinforcers.

Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is effective?

Collecting and reviewing intervention data

What is the best course of action to take in the event of an extinction burst?

Continue the intervention

Intervention plans should be:

Data-based, ethical, and closely monitored

Punishment has occurred when the behavior it followed:

Decreases

Which of the following core characteristics of autism involves difficulty in responding to others in an appropriate way?

Deficits in social/emotional reciprocity

DRO

Differential reinforcement of other behavior

Two main reasons why individuals engage in a particular behavior are:

Escape and gain

What are primary reinforcers?

Food, drink, sleep, and shelter. Things you do not have to learn the value of

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

Paying a speeding ticket

Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves:

Setting an interval for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing if it is not displayed

Spontaneous recovery refers to:

Sudden re-occurrence of behavior that was extinguished

Which of the following behaviors could be reinforced on a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement?

The amount of time spent on a task

How could response blocking be used in an intervention plan?

To prevent the behavior from hurting someone

Consequences are

What Happens as the result of the behavior

In treating self-injury, which of the following is number one priority?

Keeping the person safe from harm

Behavior is:

neutral

Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves

setting an interval for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing if it is not displayed

Extinction works by:

Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior

Replacement behaviors are:

Acceptable behaviors to teach in place of undesirable behaviors

Type 1 punishment involves:

Adding a condition to reduce behavior

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

After a student got scolded in the hallway for making noises in class, he quit making noises in class.

Which of the following dimensions of ABA refers to the social importance of problems?

Applied

Why can't intervention plans be duplicated for different individuals?

Because each individual's behavior and circumstances are unique

In studying problem solving behavior in kittens, Thorndike used which term to decrease behaviors they displayed to escape an enclosure by pulling a string on a latch?

Instrumental Behavior

Which of the following statements is true about reinforcement?

It increases a behavior