PEARSON RBT EXAM QUESTION BANK COMPREHENSIVE COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS & RATIONALES

PEARSON RBT EXAM QUESTION BANK COMPREHENSIVE COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS & RATIONALES 1. Which of the following describes a stimulus preference assessment where items are presented in pairs, and the learner must choose one? A) Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement B) Single Stimulus C) Paired Stimulus D) Free Operant Answer: C) Paired Stimulus Rationale: In a paired stimulus preference assessment, two items are presented simultaneously, and the learner selects one. This method helps identify hierarchies of preference by systematically pairing items. ________________________________________ 2. An RBT is working with a client who exhibits self-injurious behavior. The BCBA is conducting a functional analysis. What is the primary purpose of this assessment? A) To determine the client's favorite reinforcers B) To identify the function of the target behavior C) To teach a replacement behavior D) To decrease the frequency of all behaviors Answer: B) To identify the function of the target behavior Rationale: A functional analysis systematically manipulates environmental variables to test hypotheses about the function (e.g., attention, escape) of a target behavior. It is the most rigorous method for identifying behavioral function. ________________________________________ 3. When using a token economy system, which of the following is an essential component? A) A list of backup reinforcers B) A punishment procedure for losing tokens C) An immediate edible reinforcer for every response D) A schedule of continuous reinforcement for all behaviors Answer: A) A list of backup reinforcers Rationale: Token economies are effective when tokens are exchanged for backup reinforcers. The value of tokens is derived from what they can be exchanged for, making the backup reinforcer list essential. ________________________________________ 4. Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure? A) Frequency B) Duration C) Latency D) Momentary Time Sampling Answer: D) Momentary Time Sampling Rationale: Momentary Time Sampling is a discontinuous method because behavior is only recorded at specific predetermined moments, not continuously throughout the observation period. ________________________________________ 5. An RBT is collecting data on a client's tantrum behavior. The BCBA asks the RBT to use whole-interval recording. If the client's tantrum occurs for only 10 seconds of a 30-second interval, how should the RBT record this? A) Record as an occurrence B) Record as a non-occurrence C) Record as 10 seconds of behavior D) Record only if it occurs at the end of the interval Answer: B) Record as a non-occurrence Rationale: Whole-interval recording requires the behavior to occur for the entire duration of the interval. Since the behavior did not last the full 30 seconds, it is scored as a non-occurrence. ________________________________________ 6. A BCBA is supervising an RBT. How often must the BCBA provide direct, in-person observation of the RBT's work with clients? A) At least 10% of the total hours the RBT works each month B) At least 20% of the total hours the RBT works each month C) At least 5% of the total hours the RBT works each month D) At least 50% of the total hours the RBT works each month Answer: C) At least 5% of the total hours the RBT works each month Rationale: According to BACB guidelines, RBTs must receive at least 5% of their total hours worked per month as direct, in-person supervision from a BCBA. ________________________________________ 7. Which of the following best describes a motivating operation (MO)? A) A stimulus that follows a behavior and increases its future likelihood B) An environmental variable that alters the value of a reinforcer and changes behavior C) A signal that reinforcement is available D) A consequence that decreases behavior Answer: B) An environmental variable that alters the value of a reinforcer and changes behavior Rationale: Motivating operations have two effects: they alter the effectiveness of a consequence as reinforcement (value-altering) and change the frequency of behavior that has been reinforced by that consequence (behavior-altering). ________________________________________ 8. An RBT is implementing a discrete trial training (DTT) program. What is the correct sequence of components in a DTT trial? A) Consequence, Response, Discriminative Stimulus B) Discriminative Stimulus, Response, Consequence C) Response, Discriminative Stimulus, Consequence D) Discriminative Stimulus, Consequence, Response Answer: B) Discriminative Stimulus, Response, Consequence Rationale: In DTT, the instructor presents an SD (discriminative stimulus), the learner makes a response, and the instructor delivers a consequence (reinforcement or correction) immediately after. ________________________________________ 9. The RBT notices that a client is engaging in hand-flapping behavior. The BCBA defines the behavior as "any instance of rapid, repetitive movement of either hand or both hands, involving wrist and finger motion, that occurs for at least 3 seconds." This is an example of: A) A functional definition B) A topographical definition C) An operational definition based on function D) A hypothetical construct