RBT Reassessment

Question 1

continuous measurement vs. discontinuous measurement

Answer 1

continuous: measure every instance of the behavior (frequency, latency, duration)
discontinuous: do not measure every instance of the behavior (whole, interval)

Question 2

frequency

Answer 2

how many times the behavior occurs

Question 3

duration

Answer 3

how long the behavior occurs

Question 4

latency vs. interresponse time

Answer 4

latency: how long after the behavior occurs after a stimuli
IRT: time between two behaviors

Question 5

force

Answer 5

strength of the behavior

Question 6

topography

Answer 6

what the behavior looks like

Question 7

locus

Answer 7

where the behavior has occurred

Question 8

rate

Answer 8

how many times a behavior has occurred within an amount of time

Question 9

ABC data

Answer 9

antecedent -> behavior -> consequence

Question 10

whole interval data vs. partial interval data vs. momentary time sampling data

Answer 10

whole interval: when the behavior occurs for the entire interval of time
partial interval: when the behavior occurs any time during the interval
momentary time sampling: if the behavior occurs at the end of the interval

Question 11

permanent product recording

Answer 11

recording products of a behavior ex) torn paper

Question 12

4 factors that make a reinforcer more effective

Answer 12

1. reinforcer is only given when the behavior occurs
2. reinforcer is given immediately after
3. reinforcer is varied
4. reinforcer that could harm the client is never used

Question 13

fixed ratio schedule vs. fixed interval schedule vs. variable ratio schedules

Answer 13

fixed ratio: reinforcer is given after a set number of times the behavior is seen
fixed interval: reinforcer is given after a set time of engaging in the behavior
variable ratio: reinforcer is given after an average number of times

Question 14

manding vs. tacting vs. intraverbals

Answer 14

mand: request, demand
tact: labeling
intraverbals: social exchanges, communication

Question 15

motivating operations

Answer 15

makes the reinforcer more effective

Question 16

discriminative stimuli (SD)

Answer 16

stimuli that evokes the intended behavior

Question 17

4 main functions of behavior

Answer 17

attention, sensory, escape, tangible

Question 18

functional communication training

Answer 18

teach individual to replace inappropriate behaviors with communication

Question 19

3 types of differential reinforcement

Answer 19

DRI: incompatible behavior, teaching the learner a behavior that can’t be done at the same time
DRA: alternative behavior, replacement behavior that is different
DRO: other behavior, give reinforcement if the person doesn’t engage in the inappropriate behavior

Question 20

stimulus discrimination training

Answer 20

teaching someone to respond to a stimulus a certain way

Question 21

most to least intrusive prompts

Answer 21

1. full physical
2. partial physical
3. modeling
4. direct visual
5. indirect visual
6. direct verbal
7. indirect verbal
8. positional prompts
9. gestural
10. independent

Question 22

shaping vs. chaining

Answer 22

shaping: teach new behaviors, reinforce successive approximations
chaining: teaching steps of a target behavior, reinforce at the very end

Question 23

3 types of formal preference assessments

Answer 23

1. free operant: put out many options and record how the time for each item played with
2. forced choice: present 2 items at once and see the frequency for how long it take to choose
3. multiple stimulus: show multiple options and record the frequency and order in which items are chosen

Question 24

antecedent management and 5 types

Answer 24

arrange the environment to reduce the likelihood of the target behavior
ex) visual schedule, preference assessment, choice, first/then, token boards

Question 25

informal preference assessment

Answer 25

you find and select what they find interesting in the moment

Question 26

extinction

Answer 26

withholding the reinforcer that has been usually paired with a certain response

Question 27

DRH vs. DRL

Answer 27

high rates of behavior: reinforce behavior that happens a certain number of times above baseline low rates of behavior: reinforce behavior that happens a certain number of times below baseline

Question 28

why do we record data? why do we graph data?

Answer 28

to track progress and to see trends

Question 29

3 steps to discrete trials

Answer 29

1. give instruction 2. client responds 3. give reinforcer

Question 30

forward chaining vs. backward chaining

Answer 30

forward: client works on first step and BT teaches rest backward: client works on last step and BT teaches rest

Question 31

what to do in an emergency?

Answer 31

caregiver is in charge of the client call 911 assist if help is needed inform supervisor complete the Behavior Emergency Report (BER) as soon as possible and no later than the end of the day

Question 32

examples to maintaining client dignity

Answer 32

treat them with respect give them privacy when needed keep disclosure

Question 33

examples to maintaining professional boundaries

Answer 33

refrain from sharing contact information refrain from dual relationships minimize personal conversations

Question 34

supervision requirements

Answer 34

at least 2 contacts per month with 5% of hours supervised by a BCBA

Question 35

when would you contact your supervisor?

Answer 35

when you are unsure about a program no progress on a program for a month or two new behavior from client