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Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Giving someone a compliment for good work

Which of the following parts of a written skill acquisition plan specifies the long term outcome for learner performance?

Goal

If an intrusive intervention such as punishment or physical intervention must be used, it is important to:

Make sure the client and data are monitored for unintended side effects and the rate of progress.

Visual Expectation is:

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

Which of the following behaviors might serve a "gain attention" function?

Making silly noises

Which of the following is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement?

Mike gets a point after each time he raises his hand

Which of the following could be a prevention strategy for a behavior that involves throwing items?

Minimizing the number of items that could be thrown

If you have an individual who engages in escape behaviors you should:

Tailor antecedent interventions to the person you support based on data from the FBA

Extinction of behavior maintained by positive reinforcement works by:

Taking away the reinforcer for problem behavior

Forward chaining involves:

Teaching the beginning steps and reinforcing each subsequent step

Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan:

Tell the behavior technician what to present

Which of the following statements is true about the new RBT updates?

The RBT updates are based on recommendations from a panel of experts

A trend that ascends from left to right means:

A behavior is increasing

In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called:

A discriminative stimulus

Responding joint attention is when:

A person responds to a bid for attention

Extinction works by:

Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior

Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur:

After an unpredictable amount of time has passed

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of the RBT in communication with families?

Agencies may have specific guidelines for communicating with families that align with the ethics code

Which of the following could be considered a "multiple relationship" according to the RBT Ethics Code?

An RBT and a parent of a client who have a romantic relationship

Stimulus control occurs when:

An individual behaves one way in the presence of a stimulus and differently in the presence of another

Initiating joint attention is when:

An individual initiates a bid for attention

Which part of the 3-term contingency addresses factors that occur before the display of behavior?

Antecedents

When an RBT does not know how to perform an intervention or strategy, which of the following is the best course of action?

Ask for training and supervision on the skill

Which of the following is an example of self-monitoring an interaction with a family member?

Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion

Why is it so important to always consider human rights and potential for risk of harm when establishing behavior change programs?

Because people who need these programs are often vulnerable and can become victims of mistreatment

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

Because you need to communicate important information back and forth

What does the term "least intrusive" mean as it relates to behavior change plans?

Behavior change plans that place the least amount of risk or discomfort

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

Behaviors that are acceptable at low rates

The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to:

Being able to observe and measure

Direct support professionals can be a natural support to the people they serve (T/F)

False

What is one thing you can do while you are working to remember the details or events you will document later?

Carry a note pad around when working to jot down notes to transcribe later

Which of the following is an example of discretionary effort as defined by Daniels(2000)?

Cleaning the work area and organizing materials without being asked is an example of discretionary effort

Which of the following components of behavioral skill training (BST) was determined to have the most impact on the way in which intervention is delivered?

Feedback

Fluency of skills:

Demonstrated by quick responding at high levels of accuracy

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

Emotional well-being

Which of the following is true about token economies used in school-wide systems?

Expectations must be taught and identified in the use of token economies in schools

What does a crisis plan describe?

How to prevent and respond to the crisis behaviors

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

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

Which of the following imitation skills is the most difficult for a person with autism?

Imitating facial expressions

How does the social model of disability view impairment?

Impairments exist only when people with disabilities do not have the right supports

Which of the following is a risk factor for abuse and neglect that is common for people with IDD?

Increased dependency on others for long-term care.

Which of the following best explains why discrete trials are effective with those who have learning difficulties?

Information is broken down into small parts that are taught systematically and reinforced

Which of the following is true about chaining?

It involves a step-wise progression of similar skills

In treating self-injury, which of the following 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 and the expectations of the social world

Which of the following is an illustration of most-to-least prompting?

Partial physical, modeling, visual, gestural

Which of the following can be said about the uniqueness of people with autism?

People with autism share some characteristics but are very different from one another

Non-accidental, inappropriate contact or the use of force with an individual that causes injury or physical pain is considered which type of abuse?

Physical abuse

Fixed Ratio schedule:

Produce high and steady rates of behavior

Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior intervention program?

RBTs implement behavior intervention plans

Which of the following should you do in order to prepare for a session?

Read the skill acquisition plan and previous data, and gather materials and reinforcers

Differential reinforcement is a procedure combining what two procedures?

Reinforcement and extinction

Behavioral shaping involves:

Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior

Which of the following is a behavior?

Running a race

Which of the following is a discriminative stimulus?

Saying "Match blue" and receiving a blue card

Which of the following is an example of a naturally occurring discriminative stimulus at work?

Seeing a stop sign and stopping

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

The items to be requested

Data are plotted on line graphs according to:

The number of instances of the behavior across time

Which of the following explains the primary purpose of the BACB's RBT Ethics code?

The purpose of the RBT Ethics code is to provide guidelines for providing behavior analytic services

Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again:

The reinforcer

Which of the following is an advantage of using a token economy?

They are resistant to satiation and individuals becoming bored because of the variety of back-up reinforcers that can be used

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

To allow families to see what their loved one can do

What is the overall intent for delivering a discriminative stimulus?

To get an individual to engage in a particular behavior

What are 3 reasons to ask questions?

To start a conversation, obtain information, and to show interest in another's ideas

When you document you should attempt to document only?

What was observed, not interpretations of what was observed

When you document, you will want to consider how the information may be used. What else will you want to consider?

Who will be reading or using it