Registered Behavior Technician Exam – Questions With
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How many hours of training are needed to obtain the RBT Credential?
Correct Answer - 40 hours // Video + quizzes & exams
*other eligibility requirements must be met to become an RBT (final exam)
The Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) is an organization that
oversees all credentials within the field of Behavioral Analysis... there are four
main credentials, what are they? Correct Answer - 1. Board Certified
Behavior Analyst Doctoral (BCBA-D)
2. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
3. Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
4. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
RBTs have Task List including six categories... what are these? Correct
Answer - 1. Measurement: mainly data collection and graphing // info
reported to supervisor
2. Assessment (4): Assessments never planned by RBT, but RBTs might
conduct (follow out plans) or assist in assessments. // There are different
types of assessments for categories such as Progress/Preference/Skills
or/Behavior
3. Skill Acquisition: refers to all tasks related to teaching new skills... where
ABAB based teaching strategies/plans are followed // skills might include
academic/vocational(jobs)/Daily Living skills/Self-Care/Leisure/Social Skills
4.Behavior Reduction: Decreasing the occurrence of challenging or
inappropriate behaviors
5.Documentation & Reporting: involves communicating and documenting
during client or student session // report necessary client info to supervisor
(i.e. unusual behaviors or changes to clients history)
6. Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice: involves tasks governing conduct
of an RBT... RBTs aware of their role & duties
,-receive feedback professionally
-work towards cont. improving performance
-maintain professional relationships
-communicate effectively & respectfully
What type of task could be expected in the Task Category of "Behavior
Reduction?" Correct Answer - being able to discuss challenging behavior
in an appropriate manner
-RBTs are never responsible for creating or changing plans... simply
implement plans that are created by supervisors
Additional to a supervisor (BCBA-D, BCaBA, BCBA), each RBT needs... (specific
individual) Correct Answer - a Certificant...
-a certificant must also be registered with the BACB
-although they have a different role than supervisor, a certificant might be the
same individual as the supervisor
*a certificant ensures that each RBT has a BCBA supervisor of some sort
Once a RBT receives their certification, are they set for life? Correct Answer
- No, RBTs must re-certify their credentials annually through a Competency
Assessment... provided by supervisors
What is the definition of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Correct Answer
- *the scientific approach to understanding how the ENVIRONMENT affects
BEHAVIOR for all humans and animals
"the science in which tactics derived from the PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR are
applied to IMPROVE SOCIALLY SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIOR and experimentation
is used to IDENTIFY THE VARIABLES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
in behavior"
"the rules of how we all learn [behaviors/patterns]" refers to what principle?
Correct Answer - Principles of Behavior
i.e we tend to repeat and carry out behaviors that we see positive
reinforcements connected to and vice versa (refers to pleasant and unpleasant
consequences)
,Define Socially Significant Behavior Correct Answer - behavior that has a
positive impact for clients, their family, and community beyond
i.e. student learning to tie their shoe
the foundational principles of ABA include... (3... whats used to successfully
carry out this programming) Correct Answer - -objective measures
-analysis of events
-data collection before & after intervention (to determine success)
there are seven Dimensions of ABA... what are they? Correct Answer - 1.
Applied
2. Behavioral
3. Analytic
4. Technological
5. Conceptually Systematic
6. Effective
7. Generalizable
ABATCEG
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is APPLIED? Correct Answer -
behavior change must be of social significance to individual and surrounding
community
(i.e. Autistic teen learning to call home in need scenarios, such as being lost)
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is BEHAVIORAL? Correct Answer
- refers to the focus on behavior that is both OBSERVABLE & MEASURABLE
-specific feelings not generally applied here (sad, mad, happy, etc.)
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is ANALYTICAL? Correct Answer
- the FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP has been reliably demonstrated
between environmental event and the changed behavior
i.e. a praised behavior, such as m&m treat, leads to increased desirable
behavior
, concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is TECHNOLOGICAL? Correct
Answer - the procedures of intervention are described in enough detail so
that anyone can implement such
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is CONCEPTUALLY SYSTEMATIC?
Correct Answer - the procedures of interventions are derived from a
strong theoretical base... they are backed
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is EFFECTIVE? Correct Answer -
the change in behavior is significant enough for others to observe and
appreciate
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is GENERALIZABLE? Correct
Answer - the change in behavior is observed across a variety of settings &
durable over time
James Watson is known for what? Correct Answer - early psychologist
concerning ABA
-laid the foundations for BEHAVIORISM which is the STIMULUS-RESPONSE
interaction
What is B.F. Skinner known for concerning ABA? Correct Answer -
known for his THREE TERM CONTINGENCY
*stimulus-response-stimulus AKA
1. antecedent (SD- Discriminative Stimulus )
2. behavior
3. consequence (ABC)
-in 1950s-1960s: skinners principles began to be applied and in 1968 the
journal of ABA began
ABA is generally applied with ________, ________, and ________ issues, but not
limited to these Correct Answer - Developmental issues
Behavioral issues
Learning issues...
but also applicable with general education scenarios
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How many hours of training are needed to obtain the RBT Credential?
Correct Answer - 40 hours // Video + quizzes & exams
*other eligibility requirements must be met to become an RBT (final exam)
The Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) is an organization that
oversees all credentials within the field of Behavioral Analysis... there are four
main credentials, what are they? Correct Answer - 1. Board Certified
Behavior Analyst Doctoral (BCBA-D)
2. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
3. Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
4. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
RBTs have Task List including six categories... what are these? Correct
Answer - 1. Measurement: mainly data collection and graphing // info
reported to supervisor
2. Assessment (4): Assessments never planned by RBT, but RBTs might
conduct (follow out plans) or assist in assessments. // There are different
types of assessments for categories such as Progress/Preference/Skills
or/Behavior
3. Skill Acquisition: refers to all tasks related to teaching new skills... where
ABAB based teaching strategies/plans are followed // skills might include
academic/vocational(jobs)/Daily Living skills/Self-Care/Leisure/Social Skills
4.Behavior Reduction: Decreasing the occurrence of challenging or
inappropriate behaviors
5.Documentation & Reporting: involves communicating and documenting
during client or student session // report necessary client info to supervisor
(i.e. unusual behaviors or changes to clients history)
6. Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice: involves tasks governing conduct
of an RBT... RBTs aware of their role & duties
,-receive feedback professionally
-work towards cont. improving performance
-maintain professional relationships
-communicate effectively & respectfully
What type of task could be expected in the Task Category of "Behavior
Reduction?" Correct Answer - being able to discuss challenging behavior
in an appropriate manner
-RBTs are never responsible for creating or changing plans... simply
implement plans that are created by supervisors
Additional to a supervisor (BCBA-D, BCaBA, BCBA), each RBT needs... (specific
individual) Correct Answer - a Certificant...
-a certificant must also be registered with the BACB
-although they have a different role than supervisor, a certificant might be the
same individual as the supervisor
*a certificant ensures that each RBT has a BCBA supervisor of some sort
Once a RBT receives their certification, are they set for life? Correct Answer
- No, RBTs must re-certify their credentials annually through a Competency
Assessment... provided by supervisors
What is the definition of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Correct Answer
- *the scientific approach to understanding how the ENVIRONMENT affects
BEHAVIOR for all humans and animals
"the science in which tactics derived from the PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR are
applied to IMPROVE SOCIALLY SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIOR and experimentation
is used to IDENTIFY THE VARIABLES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
in behavior"
"the rules of how we all learn [behaviors/patterns]" refers to what principle?
Correct Answer - Principles of Behavior
i.e we tend to repeat and carry out behaviors that we see positive
reinforcements connected to and vice versa (refers to pleasant and unpleasant
consequences)
,Define Socially Significant Behavior Correct Answer - behavior that has a
positive impact for clients, their family, and community beyond
i.e. student learning to tie their shoe
the foundational principles of ABA include... (3... whats used to successfully
carry out this programming) Correct Answer - -objective measures
-analysis of events
-data collection before & after intervention (to determine success)
there are seven Dimensions of ABA... what are they? Correct Answer - 1.
Applied
2. Behavioral
3. Analytic
4. Technological
5. Conceptually Systematic
6. Effective
7. Generalizable
ABATCEG
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is APPLIED? Correct Answer -
behavior change must be of social significance to individual and surrounding
community
(i.e. Autistic teen learning to call home in need scenarios, such as being lost)
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is BEHAVIORAL? Correct Answer
- refers to the focus on behavior that is both OBSERVABLE & MEASURABLE
-specific feelings not generally applied here (sad, mad, happy, etc.)
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is ANALYTICAL? Correct Answer
- the FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP has been reliably demonstrated
between environmental event and the changed behavior
i.e. a praised behavior, such as m&m treat, leads to increased desirable
behavior
, concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is TECHNOLOGICAL? Correct
Answer - the procedures of intervention are described in enough detail so
that anyone can implement such
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is CONCEPTUALLY SYSTEMATIC?
Correct Answer - the procedures of interventions are derived from a
strong theoretical base... they are backed
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is EFFECTIVE? Correct Answer -
the change in behavior is significant enough for others to observe and
appreciate
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is GENERALIZABLE? Correct
Answer - the change in behavior is observed across a variety of settings &
durable over time
James Watson is known for what? Correct Answer - early psychologist
concerning ABA
-laid the foundations for BEHAVIORISM which is the STIMULUS-RESPONSE
interaction
What is B.F. Skinner known for concerning ABA? Correct Answer -
known for his THREE TERM CONTINGENCY
*stimulus-response-stimulus AKA
1. antecedent (SD- Discriminative Stimulus )
2. behavior
3. consequence (ABC)
-in 1950s-1960s: skinners principles began to be applied and in 1968 the
journal of ABA began
ABA is generally applied with ________, ________, and ________ issues, but not
limited to these Correct Answer - Developmental issues
Behavioral issues
Learning issues...
but also applicable with general education scenarios
