RBT TRUE OR FALSE PRACTICE EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

"You must pass a background check in order to become an RBT. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "If I have cash, then I will buy you a gift. If I do not have cash, then I will not buy you a gift. If I have a credit card, I will use it to get a cash advance. If I have a credit card, will I buy you a gift? A. Yes B. No C. Not enough information" - correct answer A "Is this a behavioral statement? Elizabeth is being bossy. A. No, it is neither observable nor measurable. B. No, it is not measurable. C. No, it is not observable. D. Yes, it is both observable and measurable so it is a behavioral statement." - correct answer A "Behavior analysts who work with individuals usually focus on skill acquisition and/or ______________________________. A. behavior reduction B. language enhancement C. self-care" - correct answer A "Supervision from a behavior analyst is __________________________________. A. behavior analytic B. indirect C. infrequent" - correct answer A "When implementing group ABA programs, it is important to monitor both processes and __________________. A. outcomes B. procedures C. purposes" - correct answer A "A behavior intervention plan is the same as a behavior reduction plan. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "ABA is only interested in solving socially meaningful behavior problems of humans. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "If/then statements are designed to prevent us from making _________________ . A. assumptions B. choices C. socially insignificant changes." - correct answer A "Another word for function is purpose. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "I know you are hungry because I heard your stomach growl is a(n) ________________ argument. A. empirical B. rational C. irrational" - correct answer A "Pavlov's dogs demonstrated the process of A. classical conditioning B. conditioning emotions C. human conditioning" - correct answer A "A stimulus is any environmental event that elicits a behavioral response. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "When an organism begins to respond to previously neutral stimuli without direct conditioning, what has happened? A. Generalization B. Indirect conditioning C. Unconditioned responding" - correct answer A "Fisher's approach to problem behavior is to conduct a functional analysis followed by A. functional communication training B. token economy C. variable reinforcement schedules" - correct answer A "In order to be classified as a developmental disability, a disorder must have three components. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Which of the following can be categorized as a developmental disability? A. Cerebral palsy B. Meningitis C. Pneumonia" - correct answer A "How many levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder are currently diagnosed? A. 3 B. 5 C. ASD is not diagnosed by levels" - correct answer A "People with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have high rates of... A. anxiety B. confusion C. depression" - correct answer A "An author who has Autism and writes about the differences between how people with Autism and neurotypical people experience the world is A. Temple Grandin B. Tom Clancy C. Tony Attwood" - correct answer A "Three components of adaptive behavior are... A. Conceptual, practical, and social skills B. Practical, self-care, and social skills C. Social, medical, and independent living skills" - correct answer A "How to use money is a _________________ skill whether to give my money to a person in need is a _______________ skill how much money to pay for my groceries is a _______________________ skill. A. conceptual, social, practical B. Social, conceptual, practical - correct answer A "ADHD can only be diagnosed if symptoms emerge before adolescence. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "For purposes of diagnosis, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors are categorized together. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Severity of ADHD is rated based on... A. Impact on life functioning B. Frequency of symptoms C. Number of symptoms" - correct answer A "Three professional organizations interested in behavior analysis are: A. ABAI, APBA, BACB B. APBA, BACB, BAAA C. BACB, PBAA, SEAA" - correct answer A "Local, state, and regional behavior analysis organizations are the best way to become informed about issues relevant to working as an RBT in your area. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "The processes involved in learning something well are A. Acquisition, Fluency, Maintenance, Discrimination & Generalization B. Acquisition, Discrimination, Maintenance, and Generalization C. Acquisition, Maintenance, and Fluency" - correct answer A "Repeated presentation of a single stimulus with a single response occurs during which phases of skill building A. Acquisition and Fluency B. Fluency and Maintenance C. Maintenance and Generalization" - correct answer A "Self monitoring is a good approach for ensuring you uphold a client's dignity. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "When a breach of client dignity occurs, it is a good idea to have a ________________ session afterward. A. debriefing B. decompressing C. disciplinary" - correct answer A "If you believe someone else is failing to treat a client with dignity, your first step in resolving the issue is to A. express your concerns to the person whose behavior is a concern. B. Express your concerns to the person's supervisor. C. Express your concerns to your BCBA supervisor." - correct answer A "Milton's RBT is collecting duration data on how much time he spends with friends all day on Friday. This is continuous data collection using continuous numbers. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "7.14 is a A. continuous number B. discrete number C. continuous data collection" - correct answer A "This is a good behavior goal: Upon entering his workplace each morning, Mr. Miller will greet at least three coworkers with a wave, smile, or head nod for 3 consecutive days by the 14th treatment session. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "The basic principle of reinforcement is: stimulus - response - consequence A. True B. False" - correct answer A "In order for a consequence to be truly reinforcing, the person must engage in the behavior more often in the future. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Caroline loves bubble gum. Her teacher gives bubble gum to every child who finishes their math facts work sheet in less than one minute. Caroline never finishes in one minute, and she cries when everyone gets bubblegum except for her. The faster she writes her answers, the more mistakes she makes. The most likely reason for the reinforcer not working is A. Restricted Range of Options B. Sensitivity to the Consequence C. Either A or B could be correct" - correct answer A "Marla does not read well. When called on in class, to read she always says she has a headache. Teachers stop calling on her. The behavior of claiming she has a headache is being... A. Negatively reinforced B. Positively reinforced C. Punished" - correct answer A "Reinforcement can be based on... A. presentation or removal B. punishment or reward C. reward or coercion" - correct answer A "The six schedules of reinforcement covered in this course are: Fixed Ratio, Variable Ratio, Fixed Interval, Variable Interval, Fixed Time, and Variable Time A. True B. False" - correct answer A "J.R.'s boss read a book on reinforcement and decided to distribute paychecks on a variable interval schedule. Employees must be present to get their paycheck. If this method survives the courts, what would effect should it have on work attendance? A. Attendance will improve and remain high. B. Attendance will initially improve, but many people will call in sick after they get their checks. C. Attendance will decrease due to morale." - correct answer A "The best reinforcement schedule for rapidly teaching a brand new behavior. A. Continuous B. Fixed Interval C. Variable Interval" - correct answer A "System-wide approaches such as positive behavior support and trauma-informed care have decreased the social acceptability of punishment procedures. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Planned ignoring includes contingent removal of ... A. attention B. toys C. both a and b" - correct answer A "Punishment is more difficult for teenagers committing public misbehavior because... A. peers reinforce the misbehavior B. teenagers are biologically programmed to rebel C. both a and b" - correct answer A "When we offer additional reinforcers the person can lose via problem behavior, we are using... A. Bonus response cost B. Overcorrection C. Positive Practice Overcorrection" - correct answer A "Purposeful ingestion of inedible objects. A. Pica B. Pita C. Poca" - correct answer A "Motor imitation skills are important precursor skills for verbal behavior. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "All programs should be focused on increasing independence through prompt fading. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "An advanced skill within the category of task-related behavior includes accepting feedback and correcting errors. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Life skills instruction is enhanced by teaching the child to self-monitor his or her own efforts. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "The majority of high school students with disabilities receive accommodations and modifications, but most of them do not receive any accommodations in college. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Practically speaking, we should spend more time helping people learn how to use _____________ currency than ___________ currency. A. digital, paper B. paper, digital" - correct answer A "Decreasing reliance on others to access resources and assert ones' rights. A. Self Advocacy B. Self Management C. Self Monitoring" - correct answer A "New requirements for hygiene arise in puberty. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Social skills training is enhanced by teaching children and adolescents to use slang. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Problem behavior is best addressed if a ____________________ behavior is taught. A. replacement B. social C. suppression" - correct answer A "In childhood, we teach learners to follow instructions of others during emergencies. In adolescence and adulthood, it is important to teach them to be in charge of handling the emergency. A. Yes, if the person is ever going to be left alone. B. Yes, in all cases C. No, the risk of them disobeying instructions once they have been trained to respond directly is too high." - correct answer A "Senior citizens with developmental disabilities are at increased risk for inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic medications. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Maintaining social relationships is often a special challenge for older adults with developmental disabilities. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "RBTs are mandated reporters under the Elder Abuse laws. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Which of the following statements is both observable and measurable? A. Fred took three bites of his sandwich. B. Julie wasn't hungry. C. Og is hungry enough to eat a horse." - correct answer A "Skinner's book Schedules of Reinforcement teaches us how to shape behavior effectively. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Point-to-point correspondence in motor imitation means the child exactly duplicates the movements of the adult model. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "Reinforcement for correct responding in a motor imitation trial is usually... A. Social B. Tangible C. Unnecessary" - correct answer A "RBT: ""say ball"" Child: ""ball"" This is an example of an echoic skill. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "The SD for a vocal echoic response is... A. auditory B. visual C. either a or b" - correct answer A "The SD for the mand is... A. an MO B. auditory C. visual" - correct answer A "In the sentence ""the ball is red,"" red is a __________________ of the ball. A. feature B. function C. class" - correct answer A "Listeners serve as both reinforcers of and discriminative stimuli for speaker behavior. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "A speaker's mand is an SD for the listener to act. A. True B. False" - correct answer A "RBT: ""Where should we go?"" Child: ""The aquarium!."" In this scenario, the child's response is a(n) ____________________. A. intraverbal B. mand C. tact" - correct answer A "Which type of language training requires the most sign language fluency from the RBT? A. Intraverbals B. Mands C. Tacts" - correct answer A