Rbt Questions

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What information should a naturalistic data collection sheet contain?

- Target behavior - Prompt Level - Activity - Materials - # of times the target behavior was addressed

the components of the 4 term contingency include...

- discriminative stimulus - the behavior - the reinforcer - the consequence

in a typically developing child, at what age do they respond to hearing their name?

6 months

at approximately what age do children start to use single words?

7 months to 1 year

Extinction works by...

Abruptyl stopping reinforcement for problem behavior

Before a behavior change plan can be developed, what has to happen?

An assessment of the client's skills and needs must be conducted.

Which is the best reason why fixated interests can be a problem?

Because they can distract the person from other activities

The quote "All behavior has a communicative intent" can be best explained by the statement..

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

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

Continue the intervention

To achieve momentum during a discrete trial session, you must..

Deliver discriminative stimuli (SD) quickly

Recently mario's tantrums seem to last longer. Which data recording procedure might be the best one to use to determine this?

Duration

Which of the following is a drawback of probe data?

It is less accurate

Which type of graph provides the most information about variability in the data?

Line graphs

Immediate echolalia is...

Saying what was just heard over & over

Why is it important to model optimism when working w/ a client w/ disabilities?

To allow families to see what their loved one can do.

How could response blocking be used in an intervention plan?

To prevent the behavior from hurting someone

What are the most common reasons to ask question in a professional interaction?

To start a conversation, to gain information, to show interest in a persons ideas.

When are discontinuous data collection measures used?

When behaviors occur at such a high rate it would be very hard to get an accurate count

Under which circumstances should extinction not be used?

When it could cause harm to the individual or others in the environment

Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur...

after an unpredictable amount of time has passed

What ensures that an intervention involving the use of punishment is effective?

collecting & reviewing intervention data

_____________________ behaviors cannot be learned all at once...

complex behaviors

what method for teaching intraverbal behavior involves requiring the learner to verbally identify an item based on its description?

form, feature, category

Event recording is the same thing as...

frequency recording

which of the ways of approaching intraverbal intervention involves answering questions about the properties of an item?

function, feature, category

What is the main idea behind Maslow''s hierarchy of needs?

it shows that some needs must be met before others

Fixed ratio schedules are best used for...

learning a new behavior

Natural environment teaching is sued to teach...

listener responding

the term "receptive language" is similar in meaning to the term...

listener responding

Visual inspection is...

making a judgement about the effects of an intervention by examining graphed data

Which core domain includes a person's finances & living situation?

material well-being

When delivering a naturalistic intervention in public, it is important to...

minimize attention drawn to prompting or redirection

as the interventionist, the first step in echoic training is to...

model the sound

what prompt sequence is the preferred one to use in listener responding programs?

most-to-least

Paying a speeding ticket is an example of...

negative punishment.

can direct support professionals be a natural support to the people they serve?

no

Behavior includes everything that living organism does that is...

observable & measurable.

chaining involves a step-wise ..

progression of similar skills

What should you do in order to prepare for a session?

read the skills acquisition plan and previous data, and gather materials & reinforcers

Continuous data recording involves...

recording all instances of a behavior

which core domain includes fair treatment & human dignity?

right

Which core domain includes fiat treatment & human dignity?

rights

Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior involves...

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

When delivering a discrete trial session, which is the most important reason to minimize distractions in the environment?

so the learner can focus on what they are being asked to do

why is it important for learners to generalize new behavior?

so they can use it in a meaningful way across different situations

which core domain includes a sense of belonging in the community?

social inclusion

a limited hold is sometimes added to interval reinforcement in order to..

speed up the display of the target behavior

A child sees a cookie and then asks for it, this is an example of ___________- control.

stimulus

If you are in a meeting discussing an individual you work with, what is important to do?

take notes and listen attentively

Spontaneous recovery refers to...

the sudden reoccurrence of behavior that was extinguished

what is the best reason for thinning reinforcement?

to decrease dependence on the reinforcer in order to demonstrate the behavior

According to the RBT Ethic Code, clients and their families have a right to...

your background check and creditials

What are the common reasons or "functions" of a behavior?

Gain attention, gain items, escape, and sensory stimulation

which prompting strategy is commonly used in delivering discrete trials for listeners responding skills?

Most-to-least

Variables that play a role in the frequency and intensity of behavior or the effectiveness of reinforcement for behaviors are called...

Motivating operations

The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called:

Operationally defining the behavior

Fixed interval schedules often result in...

an increased rate of responding at the end of the interval

What is done before using natural environment teaching w/ a learner?

identify activity routines that provide cues for responding

How would you know if you have successfully paired yourself as a reinforcer?

if the learner approaches you and the session easily

If an intervention is implemented with a "high degree of fidelity," it is...

implemented consistently & accurately

shaping always moves..

in a forward direction

Differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior is used to...

increase the amount of time b/w the display of one behavior to the next

What is the term for a behavior, event, or object that can help measure quality of life?

indicator

What is the best definition of data?

it is quantifiable dimension of a behavior

how does a motivating operation work to increase the effectiveness of many training?

it makes it more likely that the individual will want the reinforcer and will and for it

which core domain includes lifelong learning and developing skills?

personal growth

motivating operations can exert stimulus control over a behavior by..

playing a role in the effectiveness of the reinforcer at that point in time

Telling someone "no" when they are about to run into the streets is an example of...

positive punishment

Variable ratio schedules of reinforcement...

provide high and steady rates of the behavior targeted for reinforcement.

The best way to describe ratio strain is...

reinforcement that is thinned too quickly and the behavior can diminish or disappears

Differential reinforcement works by...

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

Which core domain includes connection & closeness w/ others?

relationships

Stimulus-stimulus pairing is...

repeated pairing of a neutral stimulus w/ a reinforcing one

Extinction of a behavior maintained by positive reinforcement works by..

taking away the reinforcer for problem behavior

What best describes a task analysis?

target behaviors broken down into steps

Strategies for promoting generalization of tacts include..

teaching different forms of the tact and varying teaching conditions

Forward changing involves...

teaching the beginning steps & reinforcing each subsequent step

backward chaining involves...

teaching the ending steps to the chain first and then teaching the earlier steps

Differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior (DRH) is delivered when...

the amount of time b/w one response and the next needs to be decreased

RBTs must document...

the data from the session & any other relevant information

what is ratio strain?

the disruption in the display of the behavior when reinforcement is thinned too quickly

When preparing for a naturalistic teaching session involving requesting items, which of the following is important to obtain ahead of time?

the item to be requested

why is saying "what do you want?" a bad idea during mind training?"

the learner can become dependent on the phrase t produce mands

which of the following best describes the value of stimulus control?

the learner can focus on what is important

What is an advantage of backward chaining?

the learner experiences the culmination of the steps of the chain more quickly

Data are plotted on line graphs according to..

the number of instances of the behavior across time

teaching w/ multiple instructions helps learners to generalize because...

they can respond to different cues found in the natural environment

when behaviors are being maintained, reinforcement schedules move from...

thick to thin

what is the overall intent for delivering a discriminative stimulus?

to get an individual to engage in a particular behavior

Why are intermittent reinforcement schedules used?

to maintain previously acquired behaviors

under what circumstances would it be important to provide an echoic training session related to targeted tacts?

to make sure the learner knows how to repeat words and sounds when asked

true or false. sometimes supporting choice means supporting a person while they make a mistake.

true

if a learners speech is too monotone or singy-songy, what approach can be used to help correct this?

using echoic to teach proper inflection and pitch

If an RBT puts a picture of herself & the client she works with on a social media site, she is...

violating the client's right to confidentiality

It is necessary to practice ABA w/in the context of...

well-defined professional roles

a concurrent schedule of reinforcement is operating when...

when 2 schedules of reinforcement are simultaneously available

What is one way you can help to establish or improve a relationship ship w/ a family when you are working?

Not judge them and listen to their concerns

What is an example of deficits in nonverbal communication?

Not understanding facial expressions

When RBT;s communicate with families they should use...

Observable & measurable terms

What kind of interventions do those certified or registered by the BACB use?

Only research based interventions

Data collection during naturalistic teaching should always include information about:

Target behaviors, prompt levels needed, and activities

Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best response to the request?

Tell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use the strategy and ask for them to demonstrate it.

When using discrete trials to teach beginning bands, you should..

hold the reinforcer in sight and use echoic prompts

Why is Pica dangerous?

Because it can cause illness or injury

Why is difficulty communicating sometimes a trigger for problem behavior?

Because the person is not able to express what they want

Why is it important to establish a healthy professional relationship with a client's family?

Because you need to be able to communicate important information back & forth.

Susan records data after every discrete trial she delivers. What type of data recording is this?

Trial by Trial

Asking a learner to select an item using a preposition is an...

advanced skill

Behavior assessment involves the use of several methods to get ...

an accurate picture of strengths and needs

If you are trying to teach a new skill to someone, which reinforcement schedule would you use in the beginning?

Continuous schedule

What graph indicates the total number of behaviors in an additive fashion?

Cumulative graphs

What is the foundation for creating behavioral interventions?

Data collection

Why are trends sometimes necessary to include on line graphs?

Data paths are not always clear

Intervention plans should be...

Data-based, ethical, and closely monitored

It is important to do what before starting a group intervention?

Establish a group goal & align individuals w/ those of the group

When is it acceptable to videotape a client receiving an intervention?

If the client & family provide informed consent, which means they know why the videotaping is occurring.

If data indicate that progress is not being made, what is one question that should be asked?

Is the skill program being delivered effectively?

In treating self-injury, what is the number one priority?

Keeping the person safe from harm

Which two global factors set the stage for problem behavior in those with autism?

Lack of Social skills & the expectations of the social world

You are working with a young client in a clinic setting and are implementing a toilet training protocol. What should you do to make sure the client's dignity is protected?

Make sure that the bathroom door is shut when the client is using the toilet

What data recording procedure is best used for behaviors that have a clear ending & beginning, do not occur throughout an interval, but still occur at high rates?

Partial Interval

Ethical codes & supervision of behavior analytic services are important because...

People receiving behavior analytic interventions are vulnerable and deserve the best interventions available

Why would the prompt level necessary to perform the skill be an important part of the data collection?

Skills performed w/ prompts are not mastered until they are performed w/o promots

Why is it important to record data as close to the time the behavior actually occurred as possible?

So the data will be more likely to reflect an accurate picture of the behavior

What is the difference b/w DRA & DRI?

The replacement behavior selected in DRA does NOT have to be incompatible with the problem behavior

What are harmful reinforcers?

Those that are harmful to health

In ____________________, data are recorded on each trial presented.

Trial by Trial

What can be said about the uniqueness of people with autism?

While they may share some characteristics, people w/ autism are different from each other.

When alternating b/w quite and loud humming, what would be the best behavior recording method to use?

Whole interval, bc it's hard to hear humming at times.

Since applied behavior analysis can be used w/ many different populations...

You must have training & supervision w/ each population you work with

In listener responding interventions, responding to one's name being called is considered to be...

a beginning learning skill

A trend that ascends from left to right means...

a behavior is Increasing

Jan is hungry, so she works harder to get crackers as a reward. This is an example of...

a motivating operation

stimulus equivalence occurs when..

a response is correctly displayed in the precise of a stimulus that has not been trained or reinforced

what is a stimulus class?

a set of stimuli that share a common attribute

If you have worked w/ people w/ autism before but only in schools, not in clinical settings, this could be an issue in boundaries of...

competence across different contexts

the importance of shaping & chaining can be emplane by the fact that...

complex behavior and skills need to be taught one step at a time

Early learning skills are important _________________- for more advanced skills.

components

Differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior are used to..

decrease the time from the display of one behavior to the next

verbal operants are...

different purposes of verbal behavior

the abrupt discontinuation of reinforcement can stop the...

display of the behavior that was being reinforced

when are data typically collected during a discrete trial session?

during the intertribal interval

which core domain includes a person's feelings about themselves and their worth?

emotional well-being

If Gray refuses to do a task and the task is kept near him until he attempts it, this is an example of...

escape extinction

Any reinforcer that has the potential to affect the health of the client adversely if used inappropriately or in excess is called a...

harmful reinforcer

Fixed ratio schedules produce...

high and steady rates of behavior


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