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Skills that may be assessed and programmed for in ABA therapy include
A. job skills
B. academics
C. communication
D. all of these ✔Correct Answer-D. all of these
ABA can be used to teach a variety of skills including academics, communication, and job skills.
Amalia's supervising BCBA told her that her session notes are not specific enough. Amalia doesn't
understand why but doesn't want the BCBA to think she is incompetent. What should Amalia do?
A. Ask a more seasoned RBT if she can view their notes to better understand what the supervisor is
looking for.
B. Try to do better.
C. Search the internet for examples of ABA session notes.
D. Address the issue during supervision and ask for written examples of the type of notes the BCBA
wants. ✔Correct Answer-D. Address the issue during supervision and ask for written examples of
the type of notes the BCBA wants.
It is okay to ask for help! Amalia's best course of action is to speak directly with her supervisor for
further training. Asking for written examples of session notes is a great strategy to help ensure
session notes are in line with expectations.
Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?
A. Javon came into the session room. He usually hits or scratches, but he didn't try any of that today.
He worked hard & finished up emotions. The trampoline is his favorite.
B. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed a lot of the programs
w/out maladaptive behaviors. He did the emotions program today & asked about the trampoline.
C. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed 85% of the programs
without maladaptive behaviors and mastered level 1 of the emotions program. He spontaneously
signed "jump" 3 times today and was brought to the trampoline after each request.
D. Javon was awesome today. He came right into the session room w/out complaining & worked
really hard w/out acting out. He did his emotions program and is done with that. He even wanted the
,trampoline, so I gave it to him. ✔Correct Answer-C. Javon came into the session room without
prompting today. He completed 85% of the programs without maladaptive behaviors and mastered
level 1 of the emotions program. He spontaneously signed "jump" 3 times today and was brought to
the trampoline after each request.
This is the correct answer, as it describes in detail what occurred throughout the session. Data is
incorporate, and specific program elements are mentioned. The session note does not include any
'feelings' or assumptions. Remember, the key is to be objective and reference the client's individual
plan.
Renault is running client services at a clinic. One day his client, Abbey, is dropped off for her session
by a friend of the family. During drop off the friend says she's interested in understanding Abbey's
treatment plan and asks if she can contact Renault with questions. How should Renault respond?
A. Explain that he cannot discuss Abbey's sessions with individuals who are not a part of Abbey's
family or treatment team.
B. Ask the friend what her questions are and let her know he'll respond at a later date.
C. Explain that he is not allowed to have contact with anyone outside of sessions.
D. Refer the friend to the supervising BCBA. ✔Correct Answer-A. Explain that he cannot discuss
Abbey's sessions with individuals who are not a part of Abbey's family or treatment team.
We can be professional and explain our requirement to ensure we are not discussing treatment plans
with people outside of the team.
Which of the following might occur because of a failure to prepare for a session in advance?
A. Neither other choice is likely.
B. Both other choices are likely.
C. More naturalistic, happy responding from the client.
D. Problem behavior from the client. ✔Correct Answer-D. Problem behavior from the client.
Failure to prepare in advance for a session may result in problem behavior. It is always best practice
to prepare for each session.
Conditioned reinforcers that are provided when a correct response occurs and can be exchanged
later for more powerful reinforcers are
A. Visual prompts
B. Tokens
C. Backup reinforcers
D. Visual schedules ✔Correct Answer-B. Tokens
Tokens are conditioned reinforcers that can be exchanged for a more powerful backup reinforcer.
, Section F-3 of the RBT task list identifies communication with stakeholders as part of an RBT's Scope
of Practice. Which of the following are considered stakeholders?
A. Insurance providers
B. BCBA supervisors who work with the RBTs in a shared agency
C. Authorized family, caregivers, and other professionals who work with a client
D. Those affected by a client's maladaptive behaviors ✔Correct Answer-C. Authorized family,
caregivers, and other professionals who work with a client
The primary stakeholders include families, caregivers, and professionals working directly with the
client as outlined by the RBT task list.
Amrita is a native of Tibet. She immigrated to the US and is now living in a small close-knit
community of Tibetan immigrants. She provides services as an RBT through a behavior services
agency in the next town. Whenever someone from her community needs ABA services, they always
request Amrita because she speaks Tibetan. When can Amrita work with a child from her
community?
A. Amrita can work with any child in the community if they are not directly related to anyone in her
immediate family.
B. If Amrita does not directly socialize with the family, or have connections outside of provision of
services, she may provide services.
C. Amrita cannot provide services to any child in the community, because she is likely to have a
situation at some point due to the community's small size.
D. If Amrita's BCBA supervisor thinks it is okay, she can provide services to anyone. ✔Correct
Answer-B. If Amrita does not directly socialize with the family, or have connections outside of
provision of services, she may provide services.
Amrita should avoid multiple relationships that may result in a conflict of interest but can provide
services to a child in her community if she does not directly socialize with the family or have
connections outside of providing services. She should let her supervisor know immediately if there is
a potential conflict of interest or if a multiple relationship develops, as outlined in the Ethics Code.
Your BCBA may prescribe for you to prompt the correct answer in a DTT session by
A. giving a verbal hint
B. making the correct response bigger than the incorrect response
C. placing the correct answer closer to the learner
D. all of these ✔Correct Answer-D. All of these
Having the correct response stand out by being larger in size, placing the correct answer closer to the
learner, or giving a verbal hint are all prompting strategies that may be appropriate for a DTT session.