Registered Behavior Technician Exam
How many hours of training are needed to obtain the RBT Credential? - answer40 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? - answer1. 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? - answer1.
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?" -
answerbeing 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) - answera 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? - answerNo, RBTs must re-
certify their credentials annually through a Competency Assessment... provided by
supervisors
What is the definition of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? - 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? -
answerPrinciples 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 - answerbehavior 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) - answer-objective measures
-analysis of events
-data collection before & after intervention (to determine success)
there are seven Dimensions of ABA... what are they? - answer1. Applied
2. Behavioral
3. Analytic
4. Technological
5. Conceptually Systematic
6. Effective
7. Generalizable
,ABATCEG
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is APPLIED? - answerbehavior 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? - answerrefers 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? - answerthe 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? - answerthe
procedures of intervention are described in enough detail so that anyone can implement
such
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is CONCEPTUALLY SYSTEMATIC? -
answerthe procedures of interventions are derived from a strong theoretical base... they
are backed
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is EFFECTIVE? - answerthe change in
behavior is significant enough for others to observe and appreciate
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is GENERALIZABLE? - answerthe change in
behavior is observed across a variety of settings & durable over time
James Watson is known for what? - answerearly psychologist concerning ABA
-laid the foundations for BEHAVIORISM which is the STIMULUS-RESPONSE
interaction
What is B.F. Skinner known for concerning ABA? - answerknown 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 - answerDevelopmental issues
Behavioral issues
Learning issues...
but also applicable with general education scenarios
all human behavior falls within one of two categories, what are these? (+ their
definitions) - answer1. Respondent: involuntary behavior that is elicited & reflexive // not
learned
(i.e. sneezing after smelling pepper)
2. Operant: learned behavior that is CONTROLLED BY ANTECEDENT &
CONSEQUENT events // operant behaviors are assessed and modified by manipulating
the observable stimuli
(i.e. saying hi to peers you pass... these are learned and practiced behaviors)
of the two behavior types, which is both OBSERVABLE & MEASURABLE? -
answerOperant Human Behaviors
*to change such operant behaviors, antecedent and consequential events might be
changed alone or simultaneously to achieve desired behavior
of the two behavior types, which does ABA primarily focus on? - answerOperant
Behaviors
Antecedent Events - answeranything that occurs before a specific behavior
Consequential Events - answerthe specific stimulus that follows behavior and will
determine whether behavior occurs again or not
what is the Three Term Contingency?
what type of relationship does it lead to? - answera process coined by BF Skinner,
which includes:
1. Antecedent Stimulus (stimulus)
2. Behavior (response)
3. Consequent Stimulus (stimulus)
the specific outcomes that come from this pattern, shape future behaviors and
determine their repetition/continuation (where consequences might by pleasurable or
un-pleasurable reinforcements for the specific behavior)... this is known as
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, and stems from the ABC pattern
there are FOUR consequences that influence whether a behavior increases or
decreases, what are they? (how do we group these?) - answer1. Positive
Reinforcement
2. Negative Reinforcement
How many hours of training are needed to obtain the RBT Credential? - answer40 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? - answer1. 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? - answer1.
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?" -
answerbeing 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) - answera 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? - answerNo, RBTs must re-
certify their credentials annually through a Competency Assessment... provided by
supervisors
What is the definition of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? - 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? -
answerPrinciples 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 - answerbehavior 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) - answer-objective measures
-analysis of events
-data collection before & after intervention (to determine success)
there are seven Dimensions of ABA... what are they? - answer1. Applied
2. Behavioral
3. Analytic
4. Technological
5. Conceptually Systematic
6. Effective
7. Generalizable
,ABATCEG
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is APPLIED? - answerbehavior 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? - answerrefers 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? - answerthe 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? - answerthe
procedures of intervention are described in enough detail so that anyone can implement
such
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is CONCEPTUALLY SYSTEMATIC? -
answerthe procedures of interventions are derived from a strong theoretical base... they
are backed
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is EFFECTIVE? - answerthe change in
behavior is significant enough for others to observe and appreciate
concerning the 7 dimensions of ABA, what is GENERALIZABLE? - answerthe change in
behavior is observed across a variety of settings & durable over time
James Watson is known for what? - answerearly psychologist concerning ABA
-laid the foundations for BEHAVIORISM which is the STIMULUS-RESPONSE
interaction
What is B.F. Skinner known for concerning ABA? - answerknown 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 - answerDevelopmental issues
Behavioral issues
Learning issues...
but also applicable with general education scenarios
all human behavior falls within one of two categories, what are these? (+ their
definitions) - answer1. Respondent: involuntary behavior that is elicited & reflexive // not
learned
(i.e. sneezing after smelling pepper)
2. Operant: learned behavior that is CONTROLLED BY ANTECEDENT &
CONSEQUENT events // operant behaviors are assessed and modified by manipulating
the observable stimuli
(i.e. saying hi to peers you pass... these are learned and practiced behaviors)
of the two behavior types, which is both OBSERVABLE & MEASURABLE? -
answerOperant Human Behaviors
*to change such operant behaviors, antecedent and consequential events might be
changed alone or simultaneously to achieve desired behavior
of the two behavior types, which does ABA primarily focus on? - answerOperant
Behaviors
Antecedent Events - answeranything that occurs before a specific behavior
Consequential Events - answerthe specific stimulus that follows behavior and will
determine whether behavior occurs again or not
what is the Three Term Contingency?
what type of relationship does it lead to? - answera process coined by BF Skinner,
which includes:
1. Antecedent Stimulus (stimulus)
2. Behavior (response)
3. Consequent Stimulus (stimulus)
the specific outcomes that come from this pattern, shape future behaviors and
determine their repetition/continuation (where consequences might by pleasurable or
un-pleasurable reinforcements for the specific behavior)... this is known as
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, and stems from the ABC pattern
there are FOUR consequences that influence whether a behavior increases or
decreases, what are they? (how do we group these?) - answer1. Positive
Reinforcement
2. Negative Reinforcement
