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RBT: Preference Assessments Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
What is a preference assessment? - answer✔- A tool to systematically identify preferred stimuli
that may fun as reinforcers for your client.
(identify "what" client is willing to work for)
Why do we need preference assessments? - answer✔- To determine what may be reinforcing
to the client
- Effective reinforcers increase the likelihood that the
client will engage in the same desired behavior in the
future.
What do we know about preferences? - answer✔- Preferences change overtime (motivation)
morning session: bubbles
afternoon session: not interested in bubbles anymore
- Preferences change when items are put into competition
with other items
- Preferences change w/ other environmental influences
(hot, raining, lack of sleep, setting)
- It's important to assess preferences so alternatives can
be identified
- Verbal self-report is not as reliable as a physical choice
"What do you want to play when we are done?"
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11/06/2024 10:41 AM
"puzzles" present both "chooses something else"
- Must assess preferences often - motivation always change
- Important to conduct preference assessments several
times across session
-
How do you pick what may function as a reinforcer to the client? "most motivating" - answer✔-
Both indirect and direct strategies can be used
+ caregiver report (parents, teachers, etc.)
+ self report
+ Free Operant Preference Assessment
+ Structure Preference Assessment
Caregiver Report: Good starting point - answer✔Parents and caregivers can be useful as you
determine what
groups of items may function as reinforcers.
- may include siblings, friends, teachers, etc.
You cannot rely solely on this information as the caregivers
ability to predict is not reliable
"..... really likes his new dinosaur books"
- Several tools available:
+ The reinforcer assessment for individual w/ severe
disabilities (RAISD)
+ BCBA will determine what tools will be used
+ Therapist should follow the instructions of the program
supervisor/BCBA
Self Report: - answer✔- Depending on individual's verbal skills, you may be able
to ask them what they want
11/06/2024 10:41 AM
RBT: Preference Assessments Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
What is a preference assessment? - answer✔- A tool to systematically identify preferred stimuli
that may fun as reinforcers for your client.
(identify "what" client is willing to work for)
Why do we need preference assessments? - answer✔- To determine what may be reinforcing
to the client
- Effective reinforcers increase the likelihood that the
client will engage in the same desired behavior in the
future.
What do we know about preferences? - answer✔- Preferences change overtime (motivation)
morning session: bubbles
afternoon session: not interested in bubbles anymore
- Preferences change when items are put into competition
with other items
- Preferences change w/ other environmental influences
(hot, raining, lack of sleep, setting)
- It's important to assess preferences so alternatives can
be identified
- Verbal self-report is not as reliable as a physical choice
"What do you want to play when we are done?"
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/06/2024 10:41 AM
"puzzles" present both "chooses something else"
- Must assess preferences often - motivation always change
- Important to conduct preference assessments several
times across session
-
How do you pick what may function as a reinforcer to the client? "most motivating" - answer✔-
Both indirect and direct strategies can be used
+ caregiver report (parents, teachers, etc.)
+ self report
+ Free Operant Preference Assessment
+ Structure Preference Assessment
Caregiver Report: Good starting point - answer✔Parents and caregivers can be useful as you
determine what
groups of items may function as reinforcers.
- may include siblings, friends, teachers, etc.
You cannot rely solely on this information as the caregivers
ability to predict is not reliable
"..... really likes his new dinosaur books"
- Several tools available:
+ The reinforcer assessment for individual w/ severe
disabilities (RAISD)
+ BCBA will determine what tools will be used
+ Therapist should follow the instructions of the program
supervisor/BCBA
Self Report: - answer✔- Depending on individual's verbal skills, you may be able
to ask them what they want
