RBT EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a
cue was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - Answer-Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection
procedure would be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - Answer-
Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how
many times a learner says, "Oh no!" - Answer-Frequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-
task for an entire 10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around
during the 10 seconds, he marks no. What type of data recording is Jamaal using? -
Answer-Whole Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to: - Answer-Being able to observe and
measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment
process? - Answer-RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior
assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - Answer-When 2 data collectors agree on data
collected at the same time during the display of the behavior
Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence? -
Answer-An RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for
the behavior intervention process? - Answer-Collecting frequency data during an
observation of the learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - Answer-So
learners can increase overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves: - Answer-Reinforcing successive approximations of a
larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - Answer-A
discriminative stimulus (SD)
, Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - Answer-
Errorless Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? -
Answer-The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan: - Answer-Tell the behavior
technician what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - Answer-Arms up, stand up,
and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - Answer-Crying when
wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during
a naturalistic teaching session? - Answer-Watch the child and look for an opportunity to
intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: - Answer-Setting an interval
for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not
displayed
Extinction works by: - Answer-Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to: - Answer-
Reduce the behavior
Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment
is effective? - Answer-Collecting and reviewing intervention data
A most-to-least prompting sequence involves: - Answer-Moving the prompts to naturally
occurring ones
Which of the following is a behavior? - Answer-Running a race
In a token reinforcement system, taking a token away from a client who tore up a piece
of paper is an example of: - Answer-Response cost
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: - Answer-
Operationally defining the behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? - Answer-
So the behavior's occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a
cue was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - Answer-Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection
procedure would be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - Answer-
Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how
many times a learner says, "Oh no!" - Answer-Frequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-
task for an entire 10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around
during the 10 seconds, he marks no. What type of data recording is Jamaal using? -
Answer-Whole Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to: - Answer-Being able to observe and
measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment
process? - Answer-RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior
assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - Answer-When 2 data collectors agree on data
collected at the same time during the display of the behavior
Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence? -
Answer-An RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for
the behavior intervention process? - Answer-Collecting frequency data during an
observation of the learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - Answer-So
learners can increase overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves: - Answer-Reinforcing successive approximations of a
larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - Answer-A
discriminative stimulus (SD)
, Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - Answer-
Errorless Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? -
Answer-The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan: - Answer-Tell the behavior
technician what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - Answer-Arms up, stand up,
and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - Answer-Crying when
wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during
a naturalistic teaching session? - Answer-Watch the child and look for an opportunity to
intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: - Answer-Setting an interval
for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not
displayed
Extinction works by: - Answer-Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to: - Answer-
Reduce the behavior
Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment
is effective? - Answer-Collecting and reviewing intervention data
A most-to-least prompting sequence involves: - Answer-Moving the prompts to naturally
occurring ones
Which of the following is a behavior? - Answer-Running a race
In a token reinforcement system, taking a token away from a client who tore up a piece
of paper is an example of: - Answer-Response cost
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: - Answer-
Operationally defining the behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? - Answer-
So the behavior's occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
