Pearson RBT Exam (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Questions with Correct Answers
{Grade A}100% Verified
True/False: Another name for conditioned reinforcement is primary reinforcement. -
correct answer False
Examples of unconditioned reinforcers include which of the following? Circle all that
apply. - correct answer Skittles, Juice, sleeping
List three examples of conditioned reinforcers. - correct answer Tokens, social praise,
toys.
What is a reinforcement schedule? - correct answer A protocol that states the
frequency of which reinforcement will be delivered.
When would you provide reinforcement if a client was on a continuous schedule of
reinforcement? - correct answer Reinforcement is delivered for each occurrence of
the target behavior.
,True/False: Intermittent reinforcement is most often used for maintaining previously
learned behaviors. - correct answer True
What are the four schedules of intermittent reinforcement? - correct answer Fixed-
ratio, fixed interval, variable-ratio, variable-interval
When using a ratio schedule of reinforcement, reinforcement is delivered when? -
correct answer Reinforcement is delivered after a certain number of responses.
When using an interval schedule of reinforcement, reinforcement is delivered when? -
correct answer Reinforcement is delivered for the first response after a certain
amount of time since the last response.
True/False: Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is a method of teaching in simplified and
structured steps - correct answer True
When teaching with DTT how quickly should you deliver reinforcement after a correct
response? - correct answer Within 1-2 seconds.
,True/False: Discrete Trial Training is a method of teaching in the natural environment,
following what the client naturally gravitates toward. - correct answer False
True/False: Discrete Trial Training is an effective way to teach certain skills to some
learners with ASD. - correct answer True
Which of the following will you want to do when delivering reinforcement during DTT? -
correct answer All of the above
(deliver a variety of reinforcers, ensure that the effort to obtain reinforcement is
reasonable, use an appropriate rate of reinforcement, use an appropriate magnitude of
reinforcement, and minimize the time between the correct response and delivering
reinforcement.
Define a prompt: - correct answer A cue or assistance to encourage a desired
response and used to provide assistance to increase clients success and reduce
frustration with learning new skills/behaviors.
, Provide 3 examples of a prompt - correct answer Gestural, verbal, physical.
Prompts should be... - correct answer Gradually withdrawn.
Some advantages of NET are which of the following. - correct answer Use of a client's
MO to guide language instruction, Reduce the amount of problem behavior, the verbal
instructions are much more instructions are much more characteristic of typical
verbal interactions, and the training conditions are closer to how a client may be
taught in the future.
Provide an example of incidental teaching... - correct answer Providing structured
learning opportunities in the natural environment by using the clients interests and
natural motivation, such as withholding reinforcing items until a client requests them
appropriately.
True/False: Sometimes when using NET procedures you may have to contrive a
situation to work on a skill. - correct answer True
2027) Questions with Correct Answers
{Grade A}100% Verified
True/False: Another name for conditioned reinforcement is primary reinforcement. -
correct answer False
Examples of unconditioned reinforcers include which of the following? Circle all that
apply. - correct answer Skittles, Juice, sleeping
List three examples of conditioned reinforcers. - correct answer Tokens, social praise,
toys.
What is a reinforcement schedule? - correct answer A protocol that states the
frequency of which reinforcement will be delivered.
When would you provide reinforcement if a client was on a continuous schedule of
reinforcement? - correct answer Reinforcement is delivered for each occurrence of
the target behavior.
,True/False: Intermittent reinforcement is most often used for maintaining previously
learned behaviors. - correct answer True
What are the four schedules of intermittent reinforcement? - correct answer Fixed-
ratio, fixed interval, variable-ratio, variable-interval
When using a ratio schedule of reinforcement, reinforcement is delivered when? -
correct answer Reinforcement is delivered after a certain number of responses.
When using an interval schedule of reinforcement, reinforcement is delivered when? -
correct answer Reinforcement is delivered for the first response after a certain
amount of time since the last response.
True/False: Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is a method of teaching in simplified and
structured steps - correct answer True
When teaching with DTT how quickly should you deliver reinforcement after a correct
response? - correct answer Within 1-2 seconds.
,True/False: Discrete Trial Training is a method of teaching in the natural environment,
following what the client naturally gravitates toward. - correct answer False
True/False: Discrete Trial Training is an effective way to teach certain skills to some
learners with ASD. - correct answer True
Which of the following will you want to do when delivering reinforcement during DTT? -
correct answer All of the above
(deliver a variety of reinforcers, ensure that the effort to obtain reinforcement is
reasonable, use an appropriate rate of reinforcement, use an appropriate magnitude of
reinforcement, and minimize the time between the correct response and delivering
reinforcement.
Define a prompt: - correct answer A cue or assistance to encourage a desired
response and used to provide assistance to increase clients success and reduce
frustration with learning new skills/behaviors.
, Provide 3 examples of a prompt - correct answer Gestural, verbal, physical.
Prompts should be... - correct answer Gradually withdrawn.
Some advantages of NET are which of the following. - correct answer Use of a client's
MO to guide language instruction, Reduce the amount of problem behavior, the verbal
instructions are much more instructions are much more characteristic of typical
verbal interactions, and the training conditions are closer to how a client may be
taught in the future.
Provide an example of incidental teaching... - correct answer Providing structured
learning opportunities in the natural environment by using the clients interests and
natural motivation, such as withholding reinforcing items until a client requests them
appropriately.
True/False: Sometimes when using NET procedures you may have to contrive a
situation to work on a skill. - correct answer True
