RBT ABA

What's needed to become an RBT? (Registered Behavior Tech) - answer--complete 40 hrs of video training -pass competency assessment with a BCBA -pass the RBT exam Once you become a certified RBT you are required to have 5% of your therapy hours supervised by a BCBA? - answer-true When defining a behavior, the definition must be - and - - answer-observable and measurable What does ABC stand for? - answer-antecedent, behavior, consequence Define behavior - answer-something you do and can measure ABA focuses on what two things? - answer-reinforcing positive behavior and reducing maladaptive behaviors Functions of behaviors (4) (EATS) - answer-escape attention tangible sensory When should you pair? - answer--at the beginning of session -throughout the session -when the client is on reinforcement Define pairing - answer-establishing yourself and a behavior ex: singing, pushing wagon label EVERYTHING How do you know you're paired with a client? - answer-when a client comes to you for reinforcement Big Brother Effect - answer-being paired with a child without having instructional control Drill Instructor Effect - answer-having instructional control without being paired Why do we pair? - answer-to build instructional control Define instructional control - answer-your instructions eliciting a correct response from client key=consistency PAIR FIRST What are the steps for fading demands into reinforcement(6) - y play and pair with client one simple demand they comply, heavily reinforce with more play time two simple demands 5. if they comply, reinforce with more play time ase number of demands and decrease amount of reinforcing until you reach an appropriate reinforcement schedule