RBT Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the primary role of an RBT?

Answer 1

To assist in the implementation of behavior analysis services.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: RBTs must work under the supervision of a ______.

Answer 2

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Question 3

What is the primary focus of behavior analysis?

Answer 3

Understanding and modifying behavior.

Question 4

Define ‘antecedent’ in the context of behavior analysis.

Answer 4

An event or condition that occurs before a behavior.

Question 5

What is a ‘consequence’ in behavior analysis?

Answer 5

An event that occurs after a behavior that affects the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Question 6

What is the purpose of functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

Answer 6

To identify the reasons behind a behavior.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The three-term contingency consists of ______, behavior, and consequence.

Answer 7

antecedent

Question 8

What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?

Answer 8

Reinforcement increases behavior, while punishment decreases behavior.

Question 9

True or False: Positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus to increase a behavior.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is negative reinforcement?

Answer 10

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior.

Question 11

What does the term ‘extinction’ refer to in behavior analysis?

Answer 11

The process of reducing a behavior by withholding reinforcement.

Question 12

Define ‘shaping’ in behavior training.

Answer 12

Gradually reinforcing closer approximations to the desired behavior.

Question 13

What is the purpose of data collection in behavior analysis?

Answer 13

To monitor progress and make informed decisions.

Question 14

What does ‘generalization’ mean in behavior analysis?

Answer 14

The ability to apply learned behaviors to different contexts or situations.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: In behavior analysis, a ‘baseline’ refers to ______.

Answer 15

the initial level of behavior before intervention.

Question 16

What is the role of reinforcement schedules?

Answer 16

To determine how often a behavior is reinforced.

Question 17

What is meant by ‘token economy’?

Answer 17

A system that rewards desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for items or privileges.

Question 18

What is the goal of behavior modification?

Answer 18

To change maladaptive behaviors into more adaptive ones.

Question 19

What is ‘modeling’ in behavior training?

Answer 19

Demonstrating a behavior for a learner to imitate.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of ‘prompting’? (A) Giving verbal instructions (B) Ignoring a behavior (C) Providing a consequence

Answer 20

A

Question 21

What is a ‘behavior intervention plan’ (BIP)?

Answer 21

A plan that outlines strategies to address specific behaviors.

Question 22

Define ‘social validity’ in behavior analysis.

Answer 22

The extent to which a behavior change is meaningful and acceptable to the client and community.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: RBTs must adhere to the ______ Code of Ethics.

Answer 23

BACB

Question 24

What is the function of a ‘behavioral definition’?

Answer 24

To clearly describe a target behavior in observable and measurable terms.

Question 25

What is 'function-based intervention'?

Answer 25

An intervention that addresses the underlying cause of a behavior.

Question 26

What is the difference between 'continuous' and 'intermittent' reinforcement?

Answer 26

Continuous reinforcement provides reinforcement after every occurrence, while intermittent reinforcement provides it after some occurrences.

Question 27

What does 'antecedent modification' involve?

Answer 27

Changing the environment to prevent challenging behaviors.

Question 28

What is the purpose of 'social skills training'?

Answer 28

To teach individuals how to interact appropriately with others.

Question 29

Define 'behavior chain' in behavior analysis.

Answer 29

A sequence of behaviors that lead to a final outcome.

Question 30

What is the significance of 'data collection methods'?

Answer 30

They provide objective evidence of behavior change.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The term 'generalization' means that a behavior occurs in ______ contexts.

Answer 31

different

Question 32

What is a 'reinforcer'?

Answer 32

Any stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring.

Question 33

What does 'prompt fading' involve?

Answer 33

Gradually reducing the level of prompts given to a learner.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: A 'baseline assessment' is conducted before ______.

Answer 34

intervention.

Question 35

What is the role of 'feedback' in the learning process?

Answer 35

To inform the learner about their performance and guide improvement.

Question 36

What is 'task analysis'?

Answer 36

Breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, teachable steps.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The acronym 'BACB' stands for ______.

Answer 37

Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Question 38

What is meant by 'functional communication training'?

Answer 38

Teaching individuals to use communication as a replacement for challenging behaviors.

Question 39

What is the purpose of 'crisis intervention'?

Answer 39

To manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors safely.

Question 40

What does 'behavior modification' aim to achieve?

Answer 40

Long-term changes in behavior.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: RBTs should always practice with ______ and integrity.

Answer 41

professionalism

Question 42

What is the difference between 'positive' and 'negative' punishment?

Answer 42

Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus, while negative punishment removes a reinforcing stimulus.

Question 43

Emma is feeling sad. Is this a behavior?

Answer 43

No. It is not observable. Emma crying or frowning are behaviors that we can track but feeling sad is an emotion not a behavior

Question 44

Ben raised his hand in SR. Is this a behavior.

Answer 44

Yes. This is a behavior because it is observable. We can see that been raised his hand.

Question 45

A teacher gives a child a sticker for completing their work. The child continues to do their work to gain more stickers. Is this an example of reinforcement or punishment? Is it positive or negative?

Answer 45

Positive reinforcement. The behavior increased (child continues doing their work) to gain access to a stimulus that was added (sticker)

Question 46

A student does not want to complete their work so they start making a loud, unpleasant noise. The teacher allows the student to leave the room. Whose behavior is being negatively reinforced?

Answer 46

Both the student and the teacher. The student’s behavior is negatively reinforced because they escaped doing work (a stimulus was removed) and are more likely to continue this behavior in the future. The teacher’s behavior was negatively reinforced because by sending the student out, an unpleasant stimulus (loud, unpleasant noise) was removed.

Question 47

At a soccer practice, a player fails to follow instructions during a practice so the coach gives them extra exercises to do. What is this an example of?

Answer 47

Positive Punishment. The coach added a stimulus to decrease behaviors.

Question 48

A child engages in tantrum behavior so the parent removes their favorite toy. What is this an example of?

Answer 48

Negative Punishment. Something was removed (negative) to decrease the likelihood of a behavior (punishment)

Question 49

My phone starts ringing. I pick it up to answer it. When my phone is not ringing, I do not answer it. What has stimulus control over my behavior?

Answer 49

The phone ringing has stimulus control over my behavior because I am more likely to answer my phone when it is ringing than when it’s not.

Question 50

A therapist initially prompts a child to put away toys by saying, "Put your toys away," and gradually fades the verbal prompt until the child independently puts away the toys when they are presented with the toy storage bin (new discriminative stimulus). What is this process called?

Answer 50

Stimulus control transfer. Initially, the verbal instruction had stimulus control over the behavior (cleaning up) but after pairing the verbal instruction with the presentation of the bin (and fading the verbal instruction), the bin now has stimulus control over the behavior.

Question 51

In school readiness, we go over the rules every 20 minutes. Once the 20 minutes are done, a timer beeps. The teacher then goes over the rules. What is the SD?

Answer 51

The timer beeping is the SD

Question 52

In school readiness, we go over the rules every 20 minutes. Once the 20 minutes are done, a timer beeps. The teacher is supposed to go over the rules. However, the teacher forgets, so a peer says “Teacher, it’s time to go over the rules.” What is the peer doing?

Answer 52

The peer is providing a verbal prompt to remind the teacher. This is a verbal prompt to because it guides/cues the teacher to go over the rules every

Question 53

Kyle walks over to a vending machine and sees that it has an “out of order” sign on it. What ABA term does the “out of order” sign represent?

Answer 53

S delta. The “out of order” sign signals that the vending machine is not available and if you put money in it (behavior), reinforcement will not be delivered.

Question 54

Amelia tells David (her client) to clean up. David puts all his toys in the bin. Amelia gives David a high five and says “good job”. What is the antecedent to David’s behavior?

Answer 54

Amelia providing the instruction to clean up.

Question 55

Amelia tells David (her client) to clean up. David puts all his toys in the bin. Amelia gives David a high five and says “good job”. What is the consequence of David’s behavior?

Answer 55

Amelia providing positive reinforcement

Question 56

An FR1 schedule is an example of what type of reinforcement?

Answer 56

Continuous reinforcement

Question 57

A VR3 schedule is an example of what kind of reinforcement?

Answer 57

Intermittent reinforcement

Question 58

During a session in the clinic, the technician teaches Ava to say “Hello” to her peers. While in school, Ava begins saying “Hello” to her teachers. What is this an example of?

Answer 58

Generalization; Ava applied the skill of greeting peers to a different environment and to different people.

Question 59

In session, the technician teaches Kevin to tie his shoes. Over the course of several weeks, Kevin continues to tie his shoes when his shoes come untied. What is this an example of?

Answer 59

Maintenance; Kevin is continuing to tie his shoes even though the teaching process has finished

Question 60

What is task analysis? Provide an example.

Answer 60

Breaking down a complex behavior into smaller steps. Breaking down hand washing into smaller behaviors

Question 61

What is the difference between chaining and task analysis?

Answer 61

Task analysis involves the breaking down of a complex behavior into smaller steps whereas chaining is the process of teaching the complex behavior by using the smaller steps

Question 62

Sara is teaching Kody how to wash his hands. She uses hand over hand prompting for every step except for the last step (throwing away the paper towel). Sara reinforces Kody throwing away the paper towel. Once Kody masters this step, Sara teaches him to dry his hands. What type of chaining procedure is Sara using?

Answer 62

Backwards chaining; the entire behavior chain is prompted using an errorless prompt except for the last step

Question 63

Jean is teaching Steve to make a sandwich. Jean prompts Steve to grab two slices of bread to start making the sandwich. She uses errorless prompting the rest of the process. Once Steve masters this step, Jean teaches him the next step. What kind of chaining procedure is Jean using?

Answer 63

Forward Chaining, Jean taught the first step first

Question 64

Sophia is teaching Noah to say “cookie”. She first prompts him to say “coo” and reinforces this approximation. Once Noah can consistently say “coo”, she prompts him to say “cook” and reinforces that. Sophia consistently reinforces Noah’s approximations until he can say “cookie”. What is this an example of?

Answer 64

Shaping; the technician reinforces successive approximations until the goal is reached

Question 65

What is the purpose of identifying the "function" of a behavior during an FBA? a) To find out how long the behavior lasts b) To understand what causes the behavior and what it achieves for the learner c) To make the learner stop the behavior immediately d) To categorize the behavior into a specific group

Answer 65

B

Question 66

What are the four functions of behavior?

Answer 66

Sensory Escape Attention Tangibles

Question 67

Why is ABC data important in ABA? a) It helps identify when and where the behavior occurred b) It shows a detailed description of the behavior c) It assists in identifying patterns and the function of behavior d) All of the above

Answer 67

D

Question 68

What does the "C" in ABC data stand for? a) Classification b) Consequence c) Communication d) Compliance

Answer 68

B

Question 69

What is the purpose of baseline data?

Answer 69

Baseline data tells you where the learner is current at before intervention and reinforcement is provided. It provides a comparison point to see if learning has occurred when intervention and reinforcement start.

Question 70

What is the purpose of operational definitions in ABA, and why are they important for accurate behavioral observation?

Answer 70

Operational definitions are important because they provide a clear and measurable description of the behavior. They help ensure that everyone reading the definition consistently and accurately record the behavior.