RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Practice Exam 1
What is a behavior contract in behavior analysis?
Think about the nature and purpose of a behavior contract.
Correct! A behavior contract in behavior analysis is a written agreement between individuals involved in behavior change. It outlines the expectations, goals, and consequences related to the target behavior.
Incorrect. While consequences may be specified in a behavior contract, it is not primarily a consequence-based intervention.
Incorrect. A behavior contract is not a form of punishment but a collaborative agreement to promote behavior change.
Incorrect. Identifying the function of behavior is typically done through functional behavior assessment methods, not through a behavior contract.
What is the function of a response cost in behavior analysis?
Think about the purpose of a response cost procedure in behavior management.
Incorrect. The function of a response cost procedure is not to reinforce appropriate behavior but to punish or decrease inappropriate behavior.
Correct! The function of a response cost in behavior analysis is to punish inappropriate behavior. It involves the removal or loss of a specific reinforcer following the occurrence of the behavior.
Incorrect. Identifying the function of behavior is typically done through functional behavior assessment methods, not through a response cost procedure.
Incorrect. Assessing the severity of behavior involves evaluating its intensity or frequency and is not the primary function of a response cost procedure.
What is the term used to describe the process of systematically reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior?
Think about the process of reinforcing behaviors that are closer and closer to the desired behavior.
Correct! Shaping refers to the process of reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior.
Incorrect. Prompting involves providing cues or assistance to elicit a desired behavior.
Incorrect. Chaining refers to teaching a sequence of behaviors by breaking them down into smaller steps.
Incorrect. Fading refers to gradually reducing prompts or supports over time.
What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
Think about the goal of understanding why challenging behaviors occur.
Correct! The purpose of an FBA is to identify the function or purpose of challenging behaviors.
Incorrect. Punishment focuses on reducing or eliminating challenging behaviors, not understanding their function.
Incorrect. Reinforcement involves increasing desired behaviors, not challenging behaviors.
Incorrect. Ignoring challenging behaviors does not involve understanding their function.
Which of the following is an example of a discrete trial teaching (DTT) procedure?
Think about the characteristics of discrete trial teaching.
Incorrect. Natural environment teaching (NET) involves teaching in the child's natural environment.
Incorrect. Incidental teaching involves taking advantage of naturally occurring teaching opportunities.
Correct! Errorless teaching is a type of discrete trial teaching where errors are minimized or prevented.
Incorrect. Task analysis involves breaking down complex skills into smaller, manageable steps.
What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP) used for?
Think about the purpose of a behavior intervention plan.
Incorrect. The goal of a behavior intervention plan is to decrease or reduce challenging behaviors.
Correct! A behavior intervention plan is used to decrease challenging behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors.
Incorrect. Ignoring challenging behaviors does not involve the use of a behavior intervention plan.
Incorrect. Reinforcing challenging behaviors is not the purpose of a behavior intervention plan.
What is the term used to describe the process of breaking down complex skills into smaller, manageable steps?
Think about how complex skills are taught.
Incorrect. Shaping refers to reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior.
Incorrect. Prompting involves providing cues or assistance to elicit a desired behavior.
Incorrect. Chaining refers to teaching a sequence of behaviors by linking them together.
Correct! Task analysis is the process of breaking down complex skills into smaller, manageable steps.
Which of the following is an example of a continuous reinforcement schedule?
Think about the frequency of reinforcement in a continuous reinforcement schedule.
Correct! In a continuous reinforcement schedule, reinforcement is provided every time a behavior occurs.
Incorrect. Providing reinforcement after a fixed amount of time is an example of a fixed interval schedule.
Incorrect. Providing reinforcement after a variable amount of time is an example of a variable interval schedule.
Incorrect. Providing reinforcement after a fixed number of responses is an example of a fixed ratio schedule.
What is the purpose of a stimulus preference assessment?
Think about what information a stimulus preference assessment provides.
Incorrect. The purpose of a stimulus preference assessment is not to identify the function of challenging behaviors.
Correct! A stimulus preference assessment is used to determine reinforcers that are preferred by an individual.
Incorrect. Punishment focuses on reducing or eliminating challenging behaviors, not determining reinforcers.
Incorrect. Ignoring challenging behaviors does not involve conducting a stimulus preference assessment.
Which of the following is an example of an antecedent intervention?
Think about what an antecedent intervention aims to do.
Incorrect. Providing reinforcement after a behavior is a consequence-based intervention, not an antecedent intervention.
Incorrect. Ignoring a challenging behavior is also a consequence-based intervention, not an antecedent intervention.
Correct! Modifying the environment to prevent a challenging behavior is an example of an antecedent intervention.
Incorrect. Punishing a challenging behavior is a consequence-based intervention, not an antecedent intervention.
What is the term used to describe the process of teaching a new behavior by reinforcing closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior?
Think about the process of gradually teaching a behavior.
Incorrect. Chaining refers to teaching a sequence of behaviors by breaking them down into smaller steps.
Incorrect. Prompting involves providing cues or assistance to elicit a desired behavior.
Correct! Shaping is the term used to describe the process of teaching a new behavior by reinforcing closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior.
Incorrect. Fading refers to gradually reducing prompts or supports over time.
What is the primary goal of functional communication training (FCT)?
Think about the purpose of functional communication training.
Incorrect. The goal of functional communication training is not to decrease challenging behaviors, but to teach appropriate communication skills as an alternative.
Correct! The primary goal of functional communication training is to increase appropriate communication skills as an alternative to challenging behaviors.
Incorrect. Ignoring challenging behaviors does not involve the use of functional communication training.
Incorrect. Reinforcing challenging behaviors is not the goal of functional communication training.
Which of the following is an example of a generalization strategy?
Think about the purpose of a generalization strategy.
Incorrect. Using prompts to elicit a behavior is not a generalization strategy; it is a prompting technique.
Correct! Varying the materials or settings to promote skill transfer is an example of a generalization strategy.
Incorrect. Implementing a punishment procedure is not a generalization strategy.
Incorrect. Ignoring challenging behaviors is not a generalization strategy.
What is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing prompts or supports over time?
Think about the process of gradually removing assistance.
Incorrect. Chaining refers to teaching a sequence of behaviors by breaking them down into smaller steps.
Incorrect. Prompting involves providing cues or assistance to elicit a desired behavior.
Incorrect. Shaping is the process of reinforcing closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior.
Correct! Fading is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing prompts or supports over time.
Which of the following is an example of an extinction procedure?
Think about what happens when an extinction procedure is implemented.
Incorrect. Providing reinforcement after a behavior is not an extinction procedure.
Correct! Ignoring a challenging behavior is an example of an extinction procedure, where the previously reinforced behavior no longer produces the reinforcement.
Incorrect. Modifying the environment to prevent a challenging behavior is not an extinction procedure.
Incorrect. Punishing a challenging behavior is not an extinction procedure.
Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus?
Think about the stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement.
Incorrect. A reinforcer is a consequence that increases the likelihood of behavior.
Incorrect. A punisher is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of behavior.
Correct! A cue or discriminative stimulus signals the availability of reinforcement.
Incorrect. A response refers to the behavior emitted by an individual.
Which of the following is an example of a topography-based definition of behavior?
Think about the definition that describes the physical form or appearance of behavior.
Incorrect. The frequency-based definition focuses on the rate or occurrence of behavior.
Incorrect. The social acceptability-based definition considers the social norms or context of behavior.
Correct! A topography-based definition describes the physical form or appearance of behavior.
Incorrect. The function-based definition focuses on the purpose or consequence of behavior.
Which term describes the process of breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, more manageable components?
Think about the process of analyzing and breaking down complex behaviors.
Correct! Task analysis involves breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, more manageable components.
Incorrect. Generalization refers to the transfer of behavior from one situation to another.
Incorrect. Extinction refers to the process of eliminating or reducing a behavior by withholding reinforcement.
Incorrect. Reinforcement refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior.
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Think about the basic needs that are essential for survival.
Incorrect. Money is a secondary reinforcer that gains value through association with primary reinforcers.
Incorrect. Praise is a social reinforcer that relies on social approval or recognition.
Correct! Food is a primary reinforcer as it fulfills a basic survival need.
Incorrect. Tokens are conditioned reinforcers that gain value through association with primary reinforcers.
What is the term used to describe a consequence that, when added after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again?
Think about the effect of adding a consequence to increase behavior.
Correct! Positive reinforcement involves adding a consequence to increase the likelihood of a behavior.
Incorrect. Negative reinforcement involves removing or avoiding a consequence to increase behavior.
Incorrect. Positive punishment involves adding a consequence to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.
Incorrect. Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease behavior.
In the context of behavior analysis, what does the term 'mand' refer to?
Think about the type of behavior that involves making requests or seeking information.
Correct! In behavior analysis, 'mand' refers to a request for information or assistance.
Incorrect. A behavior reinforced by escape or avoidance is known as a 'negative reinforcement' behavior.
Incorrect. A behavior reinforced by attention or social interaction is known as a 'socially mediated' behavior.
Incorrect. A behavior reinforced by tangible items or activities is known as a 'tangible' behavior.
What is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing prompts or supports over time to promote independent responding?
Think about the process of gradually removing assistance to promote independence.
Correct! Fading refers to the process of gradually reducing prompts or supports over time.
Incorrect. Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior.
Incorrect. Chaining refers to teaching a sequence of behaviors by breaking them down into smaller steps.
Incorrect. Prompting involves providing cues or assistance to elicit a desired behavior.
Which of the following is an example of a continuous reinforcement schedule?
Think about the schedule that involves reinforcing every instance of the behavior.
Correct! A continuous reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing every instance of the behavior.
Incorrect. Reinforcing every third correct response is an example of a fixed ratio schedule.
Incorrect. Reinforcing the first response after a fixed interval of time is an example of a fixed interval schedule.
Incorrect. Reinforcing on a variable ratio schedule involves reinforcing after an average number of responses.
Which of the following is the correct order of the steps in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) process?
Think about the logical order of steps in the ABA process.
Incorrect. The correct order is: Assessment, Evaluation, Intervention, Data collection.
Incorrect. The correct order is: Assessment, Evaluation, Intervention, Data collection.
Correct! The correct order is: Assessment, Evaluation, Intervention, Data collection.
Incorrect. The correct order is: Assessment, Evaluation, Intervention, Data collection.
Which of the following is an example of a functional communication training (FCT) intervention?
Think about the type of intervention that focuses on teaching appropriate communication skills.
Correct! Functional communication training (FCT) involves teaching a child to request a break when feeling overwhelmed.
Incorrect. Self-stimulatory behavior refers to repetitive or stereotypic actions that may serve a self-stimulating function.
Incorrect. Tantruming to avoid a task is an example of escape-maintained behavior.
Incorrect. Repeating a phrase after the therapist is an example of echoic behavior.