FULL PREPARATION WITH ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is the best definition of behavior analytic
supervision? Answer: systematic shaping of the multiple skills
required of those practicing ABA
◉ Which of the following is the best way for supervisors to ensure
they are staying informed about advances in the field of ABA?
Answer: read current research and seek out continuing education
◉ The "a" in BCaBA stands for? Answer: assistant
◉ Which of the following supervision activities best ensures a
supervisee has a direction for improving their skills? Answer:
establishing performance expectations
◉ which of the following staff members can supervise RBTS?
Answer: BCBAs, BCaBAs, and other qualified professionals who have
completed supervision training
◉ Which of the following statements is true? Answer: supervisors
are ultimately responsible for the work of their supervisees
,◉ When is a formative evaluation conducted? Answer: at scheduled
intervals within an evaluation period
◉ Which of the following is a good tip for mentors to follow?
Answer: express excitement when those whom you mentor perform
at higher levels than previously achieved
◉ Which of the following is true regarding the work of BCaBAs?
Answer: BCaBAs can supervise RBTs
◉ Which of the following is the biggest benefit of mentoring new
professions into the field? Answer: provides mentees an opportunity
to discuss unique situations with an experienced and caring mentor
◉ When does mentoring occur? Answer: when an experiences
professional shares their knowledge, skills, and experience to assist
other less experiences or knowledgable professionals within the
system in which they work
◉ Which of the following best describes the role of the RBT in the
service delivery system? Answer: implements skill acquisition plans
for clients
◉ which of the following is an example of a "restricted" activity as
defined by the BACB? Answer: implementing discrete trials
,◉ which of the following is recommended when supervisors have
taught new skills to supervisees? Answer: following up on the
supervisees' performance of the new skills
◉ BCaBAs require a supervision contract? Answer: 2 times per
month
◉ Summative evaluation should provide? Answer: an evaluation of
an individual's performance based on previous formative evaluation
results and goals
◉ What percentage of hours of supervision time should BCaBA and
BCBA trainees receive during independent fieldwork? Answer: 5%
◉ What is the best combination of consequence variables if you
want a behavior to happen? Answer: Positive, Immediate, Certain
◉ What should we use to determine if our staff goals are socially
valid? Answer: If our learners rate of desired outcome acquisition
improves.
◉ Which example has the best combination of consequence
variables? Answer: opening Facebook when you want to see whats
going on with your friends.
, ◉ Which item is most likely to be an effective reinforcer for excellent
teaching behavior? Answer: An individual bonus delivered that day
◉ When we think "the rat is never wrong," in regards to our
employees- what does that mean? Answer: Employees respond to
the contingencies within their environment.
◉ True or False: 'Staff should not use their cell phones in session' is
a good example of a pinpoint. Answer: False
◉ What's another way to say operationally defining behavior?
Answer: Pinpointing
◉ It is recommended that staff evaluations should be performed:
Answer: Proactively
◉ What are the steps of starting a new client that can be generalized
to starting new staff? Answer: Obtain informed consent, take
baseline, make reachable goals, use effective reinforcers.
◉ In the hiring process, it is recommended that you: Answer: Give a
brutally honest picture of the job so they can make the best decision
on whether the risk will be worth the reward.