RBT 3
For how long must RBT supervision documents be retained? A.) 7yrs B.) 3yrs C.) 10yrs D.) 5yrs
A.) 7yrs.
What does the "Premack Principle" or "Grandma's rule" in ABA state? A.) A high probability behavior can be used to reinforce a low probability behavior B.) A low probability behavior must always be followed by a high probability behavior C.) A low probability behavior can be used to punish a high probability behavior D.) A high probability behavior must be performed before a low probability behavior
A.) A high probability behavior can be used to reinforce a low probability behavior.
What is "errorless learning" in ABA? A.) A teaching procedure that designs the learning environment in such a way that the learner has little to no opportunity to make mistakes B.) Learning where mistakes are not punished C.) Learning without making any mistakes D.) A teaching procedure that encourages the learner to learn from their mistakes
A.) A teaching procedure that designs the learning environment in such a way that the learner has little to no opportunity to make mistakes
What is "video modeling" in ABA? A.) It's a teaching method where the learner watches a video of someone (model) correctly performing a behavior and then imitates that behavior B.) It's a process where the learner is shown a video of themselves performing a task C.) It's a process of video recording a session for later analysis D.) It's a process where the therapist models a behavior on video
A.) A.) It's a teaching method where the learner watches a video of someone (model) correctly performing a behavior and then imitates that behavior
A dog is given a treat every time it sits on command. What type of reinforcement schedule is this? A.) Continuous reinforcement B.) Fixed ratio C.) Variable ratio D.) Fixed interval
A.) Continuous reinforcement
The occurrence of a behavior decreases when it is no longer followed by a reinforcing stimulus. This is known as: A.) Extinction B.) Negative reinforcement C.) Negative punishment D.) Positive punishment
A.) Extinction
Which of the following strategies can be used to prevent behavior from occurring in a school setting? A.) Implementing antecedent strategies B.) Encouraging the behavior C.) Ignoring the behavior D.) Reinforcing the behavior
A.) Implementing antecedent strategies
In ABA, what is meant by "response cost"? A.) It's the loss of a specific amount of reinforcement contingent on a behavior B.) It's the cost associated with an incorrect response C.) It's the reward given for a correct response D.) It's the energy exerted by the learner to make a response
A.) It's the loss of a specific amount of reinforcement contingent on a behavior
A student gets a 5min. break from studying after reading 10pgs. This is an example of: A.) Negative reinforcement B.) Positive reinforcement C.) Negative punishment D.) Positive punishment
A.) Negative reinforcement
A behavior technician is surprised with a $50 Amazon gift card from a client's parents. Can they accept this gift? A.) No, the gift is over $10 B.) Yes, since this gift is not routine C.) Yes, but only with approval from their supervisor D.) No, technicians can never accept gifts from clients
A.) No, the gift is over $10
A child is praised every time they complete their homework. After a while, the child starts to complete their homework more regularly. This is example of: A.) Positive reinforcement B.) Positive punishment C.) Negative punishment D.) Negative reinforcement
A.) Positive reinforcement
A therapist asks a child, "What is your name?" and the child responds correctly. The therapist then give the child a high five. The high five is an example of: A.) Positive reinforcement B.) Unconditioned reinforcement C.) Negative reinforcement D.) Conditioned reinforcement
A.) Positive reinforcement
What should an RBT consider before conducting parent training? A.) Their comfort and competence B.) Their level of experience C.) Their schedule availability D.) Their relationship with the parent
A.) Their comfort and competence
In a teaching situation, a child is presented with the SD "What color is the sky?", followed by the prompt, "It's blue." What type of prompting is this? A.) Verbal prompting B.) Gesture prompting C.) Physical prompting D.) Model prompting
A.) Verbal prompting
In the context of ABA, what is "prompting"? A.) A method of providing negative reinforcement. B.) A method of assisting the learner to produce the correct response. C.) A method of indicating the learner's turn in a session D.) A method of informing the learner about a wrong response
B.) A method of assisting the learner to produce the correct response.
What is a "Token Economy" in ABA? A.) A system where tokens are used as punishments B.) A system of behavior management based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior C.) A system where tokens are used as a form of currency D.) A system where tokens are used to shape behavior
B.) A system of behavior management based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior
How can reinforcement be used effectively in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? A.) By withholding the reinforcer until the behavior is perfect B.) By providing the reinforcer immediately after the desired behavior C.) By providing the reinforcer immediately after the undesired behavior D.) By providing the same reinforcer regardless of the behavior
B.) By providing the reinforcer immediately after the desired behavior
In a party scenario, the host gives everyone unique trinkets to hook onto their wine glasses to avoid confusion. These trinkets help guests with: A.) Functional Communication B.) Discrimination C.) Differentiation D.) Generalization
B.) Discrimination
When a behavior increases because the outcome allows escape from a non-preferred activity, this is known as: A.) Positive reinforcement B.) Negative reinforcement C.) Negative punishment D.) Positive punishment
B.) Negative reinforcement
A RBT uses hand-over-hand guidance to help a client learn to tie their shoes. This is an example of: A.) Gesture prompting B.) Physical prompting C.) Verbal prompting D.) Model prompting
B.) Physical prompting
What type of consequence immediately follows a behavior and decreases its future occurrence? A.) Neutral stimulus B.) Punishment C.) Positive reinforcement D.) Negative reinforcement
B.) Punishment
A student learned how to use a data analysis program in the spring, took a month off, and then couldn't perform many of the tasks they previously could. This situation is an example of: A.) Overgeneralization B.) Skill maintenance failure C.) Regression D.) Skill differentiation
B.) Skill maintenance failure
A dog jumps on guests when they arrive but doesn't jump on the family. This is an example of: A.) Stimulus discrimination B.) Stimulus generalizatoin C.) Negative reinforcement D.) Positive punishment
B.) Stimulus discrimination
What is "fading" in ABA? A.) The decrease in behavior frequency due to lack of reinforcement B.) The gradual decrease of prompts until the learner can perform the behavior independently C.) The decrease in reinforcement frequency D.) The gradual increase of prompts
B.) The gradual decrease of prompts until the learner can perform the behavior independently
What does "generalization" refer to in ABA? A.) The progression of a behavior from simple to complex B.) The spread of a behavior to non-training situations C.) The repetition of a behavior across different scenarios D.) The repetition of a behavior across the same scenarios
B.) The spread of a behavior to non-training situations
Jack and Jill decide to go to a bar instead of hiking due to forecasting rain. This decision is an example: A.) Extinguishing behavior B.) Reinforced behavior C.) Avoidance behavior D.) Escape behavior
C.) Avoidance behavior
How can latency be used to improve student performance? A.) By reducing the time between a question and an answer B.) By counting the number of questions answered per minute C.) By increasing the time a student takes to think about a question before answering D.) By tracking the frequency of correct answers
C.) By increasing the time a student takes to think about a question before answering
A child's disruptive behavior decreases when the teacher starts ignoring it. This is an example of: A.) Negative punishment B.) Positive punishment C.) Extinction D.) Negative reinforcement
C.) Extinction
A procedure in which prompts are removed gradually to help the learner achieve the target behavior independently is called: A.) Chaining B.) Shaping C.) Fading
C.) Fading
A child was able to tie her shoelaces without being shown how to do it again. This an example of: A.) Discrimination B.) Generalization C.) Maintenance D.) Spontaneity
C.) Maintenance
A child refuses to eat their vegetables, so they are not allowed to have dessert. This is an example of: A.) Negative reinforcement B.) Positive punishment C.) Negative punishment D.) Positive reinforcement
C.) Negative punishment
A child throws a tantrum to avoid doing their homework. If the parent then removes the homework, what has the child's behavior been subject? A.) Positive reinforcement B.) Negative punishment C.) Negative reinforcement D.) Positive punishment
C.) Negative reinforcement
In ABA, what does "response blocking" refer to? A.) Blocking a response to prevent reinforcement B.) Blocking the learner's response to an incorrect stimulus C.) Physically intervening to prevent a harmful or inappropriate behavior D.) Preventing a response from occurring by altering the environment
C.) Physically intervening to prevent a harmful or inappropriate behavior
A behavior analyst wants to increase the behavior of a child raising their hand before speaking. The analyst should use: A.) Negative reinforcement B.) Negative punishment C.) Positive reinforcement D.) Positive punishment
C.) Positive reinforcement
Every time a student answers a question correctly, the teacher gives them a sticker. This an example of: A.) Negative reinforcement B.) Negative punishment C.) Positive reinforcement D.) Positive punishment
C.) Positive reinforcement
The principle stating that the likelihood of a behavior occurring can be increased by following it with a pleasant consequence is called: A.) Negative reinforcement B.) Negative punishment C.) Positive reinforcement D.) Positive punishment
C.) Positive reinforcement
A behavior that is followed by a reinforcing stimulus tends to be: A.) Reduced B.) Stopped C.) Repeated D.) Ignored
C.) Repeated
The process by which a behavior is broken down into smaller, teachable components is known as: A.) Differential reinforcement B.) Shaping C.) Task analysis D.) Chaining
C.) Task analysis
What can occur if a client is given too much assistance during a learning process? A.) The client becomes apathetic B.) The client becomes resilient C.) The client becomes prompt-dependent D.) The client becomes independent
C.) The client becomes prompt-dependent
What does "Extinction" mean in ABA?' A.) The process of a behavior becoming less frequency B.) The process of removing a behavior from a set of behaviors C.) The disappearance of a previously reinforced behavior D.) The disappearance of a non-reinforced behavior
C.) The disappearance of a previously reinforced behavior
In ABA, what is "reinforcement schedule"? A.) The sequence of events that leads to reinforcement B.) The process of reinforcing every instance of a behavior C.) The plan for when and how often reinforcement will be delivered D.) The outline of a plan for behavior modification
C.) The plan for when and how often reinforcement will be delivered
The process by which a stimulus is presented or removed following a behavior, which then decreases the future likelihood of that behavior, is called: A.) Extinction B.) Negative reinforcement C.) Punishment D.) Positive reinforcement
C.) punishment
In a token economy system, tokens serve as: A.) Negative punishment B.) Unconditioned reinforcement C.) Positive punishment D.) Conditioned reinforcement
D. Conditioned reinforcement
What is "discriminative stimulus" in ABA? A.) A stimulus that prevents a behavior from occurring B.) A stimulus that causes a behavior to occur C.) A stimulus that discriminates between two behaviors D.) A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement
D.) A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement
In the context of ABA, what is a "mand"? A.) A type of behavior that requires correction B.) A demand made by a teacher C.) A command given by a therapist D.) A type of verbal behavior hat is reinforced by a corresponding outcome
D.) A type of verbal behavior hat is reinforced by a corresponding outcome
In ABA, what does "pairing" usually refer to? A.) Linking a behavior to a punishment B.) Joining two behaviors to create a new behavior C.) Connecting two antecedents to modify a behavior D.) Associating a neutral stimulus with a reinforcer to create a conditioned reinforcer
D.) Associating a neutral stimulus with a reinforcer to create a conditioned reinforcer
Which is not an essential component of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)? A.) Identifying the problem behavior B.) Setting a schedule for reinforcement C.) Listing the interventions to be used D.) Describing the individual's favorite activities
D.) Describing the individual's favorite activities`
A child consistently cleans his room without any prompting. This behavior might be attributed to: A.) Autonomy B.) Self-management C.) Habitual behavior D.) Intrinsic motivation
D.) Intrinsic motivation
How is a "discriminative stimulus" defined in ABA? A.) It's a stimulus that discriminates between two behaviors B.) It's a stimulus that decreases a behavior C.) It's a stimulus that is unrelated to the behavior D.) It's a stimulus that signals a reinforcement
D.) It's a stimulus that signals a reinforcement
What is "shaping" in the context of ABA? A.) Creating a behavior by providing constant reinforcement B.) Altering a behavior by changing the environment C.) Forming a behavior by providing a series of punishments D.) Modifying a behavior by providing reinforcement for successive approximations of the desire behavior
D.) Modifying a behavior by providing reinforcement for successive approximations of the desire behavior
A teacher starts by prompting student with a full sentence, then gradually reduces it to a single work to help the student make a request. This is an example of: A.) Visual prompting B.) Full physical prompting C.) Least-to-most prompting D.) Most-to-least prompting
D.) Most-to-least prompting
When an individual engages in a behavior in order to avoid a negative outcome, this is an example of: A.) Positive reinforcement B.) Positive punishment C.) Negative punishment D.) Negative reinforcement
D.) Negative reinforcement
A stimulus which increases the likelihood of a behavior when it is removed following the occurrence of a behavior is known as a: A.) Negative punisher B.) Positive reinforcer C.) Positive punisher D.) Negative reinforcer
D.) Negative reinforcer
In what situations should an RBT conduct parent training> A.) When the parent requests it B.) When they are told to do so by their supervisor C.) Whenever a new behavior plan is introduced D.) Only if they feel comfortable and competent
D.) Only if they feel comfortable and competent
What does a "Preference Assessment" in ABA aim to identify? A.) The individual's preferred communication method B.) The individual's learning style C.) The individual's strengths and weaknesses D.) Potential reinforcers for the individual
D.) Potential reinforcers for the individual
Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary reinforcer? A.) Food B.) Water C.) Sleep D.) Praise
D.) Praise
Which of the following best describes the role of an RBT in parent training? A.) RBTs are not allowed to conduct parent training B.) RBTs are primarily responsible for parent training C.) RBTs should conduct parent training in all cases D.) RBTs should only conduct parent training if they feel comfortable and competent
D.) RBTs should only conduct parent training if they feel comfortable and competent
A doctor asks about the number of times per hour a child pulls on his ear. What measure is the doctor asking about? A.) Duration B.) Latency C.) Frequency D.) Rate
D.) Rate
In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens the behavior it follows is a(n): A.) Discriminative stimulus B.) Prompt C.) Extinction D.) Reinforcer
D.) Reinforcer
What is "chaining" in ABA? A.) Creating a chain of reinforcers for a single behavior B.) Linking two or more behaviors to form a new behavior C.) Forcing a series of behaviors to occur in a specific order D.) Teaching a series of behaviors in sequence
D.) Teaching a series of behaviors in sequence
What is the concept of "generalization" in ABA? A.) The process of broadening the scope of a single behavior B.) The idea that all behaviors should be taught in the same way C.) The concept of teaching skills in a generalized setting D.) The process where the skills learned in one context are applied in a different context
D.) The process where the skills learned in one context are applied in a different context
A mother starts ignoring her child's tantrums instead of giving in and buying them toys. What technique is she using?
Extinction
