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PEARSON RBT EXAM
2026|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following is an incompatible behavior for hand flipping? - correct-
answer - Squeezing hands together.
Define Extinction: - correct-answer - Discontinuation of a reinforcement of a
previously reinforced behavior; the primary effect is a decrease in the frequency
of behavior until it reaches a pre-reinforced level or ultimately ceases to occur.
True/False: Extinction is most effective when used as a stand-alone procedure? -
correct-answer - False.
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You are working with a client who engages in verbal aggression. The BCBA on the
case has determined that the verbal aggression is maintain by escape from
demands. The BCBA asks you to use extinction as a part of the intervention plan.
Briefly describe what this procedure would look like. - correct-answer - Not
allowing the client to escape from demands when he/she engages in verbal
aggression and providing no reaction or response to the verbal aggression.
You are working with a client who engages in tantrums that are maintained by
access to tangibles. The BCBA instructs you to implement extinction. Briefly
describe what this procedure would look like for this case. - correct-answer - Not
providing tangibles when the client engages in tantrum behaviors and providing
no reaction or response to the tantrum behavior.
True/False: There are times as an RBT you will have to implement
emergency/crisis strategies. - correct-answer - True
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Which of the following is an example of an emergency/crisis management
strategy. - correct-answer - All of the above
(Relocate people, Remove unnecessary demands, and rearrange the
environment)
You are unsure that an emergency/crisis management procedure is appropriate
for a particular behavior. Who should you consult with? - correct-answer - BCBA
What constitute an emergency? - correct-answer - All of the above
(Self-injury, injury to others, destruction of property)
An Acquisition program is a program designed to... - correct-answer - Teach a new
skill the individual does not have.
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Acquisition programs can teach with of the following skills - correct-answer - all of
the above
(daily living skills, communication skills, recreational/leisure skills)
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.
PEARSON RBT EXAM
2026|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following is an incompatible behavior for hand flipping? - correct-
answer - Squeezing hands together.
Define Extinction: - correct-answer - Discontinuation of a reinforcement of a
previously reinforced behavior; the primary effect is a decrease in the frequency
of behavior until it reaches a pre-reinforced level or ultimately ceases to occur.
True/False: Extinction is most effective when used as a stand-alone procedure? -
correct-answer - False.
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You are working with a client who engages in verbal aggression. The BCBA on the
case has determined that the verbal aggression is maintain by escape from
demands. The BCBA asks you to use extinction as a part of the intervention plan.
Briefly describe what this procedure would look like. - correct-answer - Not
allowing the client to escape from demands when he/she engages in verbal
aggression and providing no reaction or response to the verbal aggression.
You are working with a client who engages in tantrums that are maintained by
access to tangibles. The BCBA instructs you to implement extinction. Briefly
describe what this procedure would look like for this case. - correct-answer - Not
providing tangibles when the client engages in tantrum behaviors and providing
no reaction or response to the tantrum behavior.
True/False: There are times as an RBT you will have to implement
emergency/crisis strategies. - correct-answer - True
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Which of the following is an example of an emergency/crisis management
strategy. - correct-answer - All of the above
(Relocate people, Remove unnecessary demands, and rearrange the
environment)
You are unsure that an emergency/crisis management procedure is appropriate
for a particular behavior. Who should you consult with? - correct-answer - BCBA
What constitute an emergency? - correct-answer - All of the above
(Self-injury, injury to others, destruction of property)
An Acquisition program is a program designed to... - correct-answer - Teach a new
skill the individual does not have.
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Acquisition programs can teach with of the following skills - correct-answer - all of
the above
(daily living skills, communication skills, recreational/leisure skills)
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.
