RBT Practice Exam – Test 1

RBTs must follow the treatment plan developed by their supervising BCBA, not implement unauthorized strategies.

Graphs visually represent data trends and support data-based decision-making for treatment planning.

RBTs must maintain client confidentiality and should never share information about other clients.

Even accidental attention (e.g., laughter) may reinforce the problem behavior and increase its frequency.

Low correct responses over repeated trials should be reported to the supervisor to adjust teaching strategy.

RBTs must not implement plans they do not understand; they are required to seek clarification to remain within scope.

Duration measures how long a behavior occurs, often used for behaviors like tantrums.

FCT teaches individuals to use appropriate communication to access needs or wants, replacing problem behaviors.

Latency measures the time between the presentation of a stimulus (instruction) and the initiation of a response.

DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior) provides reinforcement for not engaging in a target behavior.

Forward chaining teaches each step of a task starting from the first, with reinforcement and prompts as needed.

ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data helps identify the function of behavior through direct observation.

Escape-maintained behavior occurs when the individual avoids or delays a task by engaging in a specific behavior.

Token economy is a reinforcement system where tokens are earned for appropriate behavior and later exchanged for preferred items.

Momentary Time Sampling involves checking whether a behavior is occurring at the end of a specific interval.

An antecedent intervention like tying up hair prevents access to the reinforcement (e.g., hair-pulling), reducing the chance of the behavior occurring.

Leo receives attention from the teacher after pretending to snore, which likely reinforces and increases the behavior—an example of positive reinforcement.

Subjective language introduces personal opinion and can compromise the clarity and professionalism of documentation—objective terms should always be used.

Client records must be retained securely for a minimum of 7 years to comply with legal and ethical guidelines.

Working with multiple family members can lead to boundary issues; the RBT should refer the cousin to avoid a dual relationship.

Functional Communication Training teaches individuals to use appropriate communication (e.g., signing “more”) to replace problem behaviors that serve the same function.

Extinction, DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior), and Response Blocking are all consequence-based interventions used to reduce problem behaviors.

In a token economy, clients earn tokens for appropriate behaviors and trade them in for preferred items or privileges—used to motivate learning.

Rate is frequency over time, such as “5 kicks per minute,” which helps track behavior trends and intensity.

Treating clients with dignity, following plans ethically, and accurately reporting data are core RBT responsibilities.

Partial Interval Recording overestimates behavior because it counts any occurrence during the interval, even if it only happened briefly.

This is an example of schedule thinning, where the client must complete more responses or earn more tokens before accessing reinforcement.

Teaching a functionally equivalent replacement behavior helps ensure that the client can meet the same needs in a socially appropriate way, supporting long-term change.

The behavior changed likely due to natural consequences (spilling the items), which led to learning and an adjustment in future behavior.

Baseline data is collected before an intervention begins to establish a comparison point for evaluating future progress.

Paired Stimulus Preference Assessments reduce side bias by rotating item positions, helping determine genuine client preferences.

Respecting client privacy, treating them with dignity, and honoring cultural values are critical ethical responsibilities of all RBTs.

Frequency is the appropriate method to count the number of occurrences of a behavior, such as how many times a student raises their hand.

Momentary Time Sampling involves checking whether a behavior is occurring at the end of a specific time interval, not throughout the interval.

Frequency recording is used when behaviors have a clear beginning and end, allowing easy counting of each occurrence.

Preference assessments help identify items or activities that may function as reinforcers, guiding the selection of effective rewards for behavior change.

Discrete trials involve structured teaching with a clear instruction, a client response, and a consequence, followed by a pause before the next trial.

ABC recording involves identifying antecedents, behaviors, and consequences during observations to determine the function of behavior.

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior (DRA) involves reinforcing a behavior that is a desirable alternative to the problem behavior but serves the same function.

Session notes should include objective, observable, and measurable data about client behavior to ensure accurate and ethical documentation.

RBTs should report any unexpected, unusual, or significant events immediately to their supervisor, as required by ethical guidelines.

A dual relationship occurs when an RBT has a personal, social, or financial relationship with a client in addition to the professional one, creating a conflict of interest.

Confidentiality protects client privacy, builds trust, and is required by ethical and legal standards in the practice of behavior analysis.

RBTs are mandated reporters and must report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately to their supervisor or appropriate authority.

The correct percentage is calculated as (6 correct / 10 total) × 100 = 60%. This is commonly used to evaluate learning progress in discrete trial teaching.

Inter-Response Time (IRT) measures the time between two instances of the same behavior—here, between tantrums.

Latency is the time from the presentation of a stimulus to the initiation of a behavior; in this case, the time it takes Jenny to react after the loud noise.

Rate measurement involves recording how often a behavior occurs within a given period, like counting verbal refusals in 30-minute intervals.

This scenario involves evaluating the product of a behavior (a drawing), which aligns with Permanent Product recording—used when the behavior leaves a measurable outcome.

Momentary Time Sampling records if the behavior is occurring at the end of a specified interval, making it ideal for capturing general patterns without constant observation.