RBT study Guide 2026 (Latest Update 2026
/ 2027) Questions with Correct Answers
{Grade A}100% Verified
What is pairing? - correct answer The process by which a neutral stimulus (person,
place, object) becomes a learned (i.e. conditioned) reinforcer
List 2 suggestions for effective pairing: - correct answer Identify as many things as
possible that are reinforcing for the child
Pick reinforcers that are easy to deliver (such as a cookie broken into bits, juice
poured in a cup, etc)
Have reinforcers immediately available during ABA sessions
Approach child with reinforcer and make it obvious that you have something
reinforcing
Throughout the session give "freebies" without requiring the child to do anything
Make sure you are not interrupting something that the child is doing to offer something
that is less reinforcing
Provide several opportunities for reinforcement to be delivered each minute
,Try to create new ways to interact with reinforcers so that your involvement increases
the reinforcing value
Be aware for the value altering effects/MO (if the child becomes satiated with the
reinforcer, change reinforcer)
What is Discrete Trial Training? - correct answer is a 1:1 instructional approach utilizing
the principles of ABA. Teaches new skills in a planned, controlled and systematic
manner. Each trial has a definite beginning and end. Multiple trials.
What are the 3 components of a discrete trial? - correct answer 1. Stimulus (SD)
Discriminative Stimulus - the question of instruction you are presenting the child with.
2. Response
3. Consequence
Why is it important not to repeat the SD without giving a consequence? - correct
answer a. The child will not respond consistently
b. We want the child to learn that every time we present an SD, that a response is
expected.
,What needs to be done before presenting the SD? - correct answer a. Gain the child's
attention before presenting the SD
b. If you fail to gain attention first, child is unlikely to respond and you are setting them
up for failure.
What is the maximum amount of time that can elapse between the presentation of the
SD and the response? - correct answer 3 seconds
What two possible consequences follow a response? - correct answer 1. correct
response
2. incorrect response
When would reinforcement be given as a consequence? - correct answer Immediately
following the correct response
What are the two categories of reinforcers? - correct answer a. Unconditioned -
primaries/unlearned - food, drinks
, b. Conditioned - secondary/learned - praise, rough-housing, toys, tokens, a break
What is a prompt and how is it used to promote learning? - correct answer -
supplemental stimuli that control the target response but are not a part of the natural
SD that will eventually control the behavior.
- Additional cues that are given before, during, or after the SD to assist the learner
give an appropriate response.
- help the child respond correctly
Stimulus prompt example: - correct answer Present large picture of spoon and 2
smaller pictures then give the child a spoon to match.
Provide an example of a response prompt: - correct answer SD:"How old are you?
+immediately following the SD the BT says, "Say four"
How can you transfer stimulus control using prompt fading: - correct answer When the
prompt has been eventually faded out, and then the child finally achieves the task on
his own, transfer stimulus control has occurred.
/ 2027) Questions with Correct Answers
{Grade A}100% Verified
What is pairing? - correct answer The process by which a neutral stimulus (person,
place, object) becomes a learned (i.e. conditioned) reinforcer
List 2 suggestions for effective pairing: - correct answer Identify as many things as
possible that are reinforcing for the child
Pick reinforcers that are easy to deliver (such as a cookie broken into bits, juice
poured in a cup, etc)
Have reinforcers immediately available during ABA sessions
Approach child with reinforcer and make it obvious that you have something
reinforcing
Throughout the session give "freebies" without requiring the child to do anything
Make sure you are not interrupting something that the child is doing to offer something
that is less reinforcing
Provide several opportunities for reinforcement to be delivered each minute
,Try to create new ways to interact with reinforcers so that your involvement increases
the reinforcing value
Be aware for the value altering effects/MO (if the child becomes satiated with the
reinforcer, change reinforcer)
What is Discrete Trial Training? - correct answer is a 1:1 instructional approach utilizing
the principles of ABA. Teaches new skills in a planned, controlled and systematic
manner. Each trial has a definite beginning and end. Multiple trials.
What are the 3 components of a discrete trial? - correct answer 1. Stimulus (SD)
Discriminative Stimulus - the question of instruction you are presenting the child with.
2. Response
3. Consequence
Why is it important not to repeat the SD without giving a consequence? - correct
answer a. The child will not respond consistently
b. We want the child to learn that every time we present an SD, that a response is
expected.
,What needs to be done before presenting the SD? - correct answer a. Gain the child's
attention before presenting the SD
b. If you fail to gain attention first, child is unlikely to respond and you are setting them
up for failure.
What is the maximum amount of time that can elapse between the presentation of the
SD and the response? - correct answer 3 seconds
What two possible consequences follow a response? - correct answer 1. correct
response
2. incorrect response
When would reinforcement be given as a consequence? - correct answer Immediately
following the correct response
What are the two categories of reinforcers? - correct answer a. Unconditioned -
primaries/unlearned - food, drinks
, b. Conditioned - secondary/learned - praise, rough-housing, toys, tokens, a break
What is a prompt and how is it used to promote learning? - correct answer -
supplemental stimuli that control the target response but are not a part of the natural
SD that will eventually control the behavior.
- Additional cues that are given before, during, or after the SD to assist the learner
give an appropriate response.
- help the child respond correctly
Stimulus prompt example: - correct answer Present large picture of spoon and 2
smaller pictures then give the child a spoon to match.
Provide an example of a response prompt: - correct answer SD:"How old are you?
+immediately following the SD the BT says, "Say four"
How can you transfer stimulus control using prompt fading: - correct answer When the
prompt has been eventually faded out, and then the child finally achieves the task on
his own, transfer stimulus control has occurred.
