RBT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Frequency - Answer-Count of each instance
Duration - Answer-Time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior
Latency - Answer-Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response
discontinuous measurement procedures - Answer-Recording a sample of instances of
the target behavior according to predetermined schedule (e.g., momentary time
sampling, partial interval, etc.)
Partial interval recording - Answer-Recording if the target behavior occurred at any point
in time in a predetermined interval
permanent product recording procedures - Answer-Recording performance of a skill
based on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill
preference assessments - Answer-Conducting formal assessment(s) to determine client
preferences for various items/activities and/or implementing informal "preference
checks" throughout sessions to ensure motivation remains high
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement - Answer-Items are presented in an array and
the client is instructed to pick one and given time to engage with that item. After the
engagement interval, the array is presented again without the already selected item(s)
and the client selects again. Process continues until all items are chosen or client stops
choosing items. The FULL array is presented 3-5 times and selection percentage is
calculated to give preference gradient.
ABC Data - Answer-Data recorded on the immediate antecedent and consequence for
observed instances of target behavior
Rating Scale - Answer-Structured assessment form with questions regarding various
functions of challenging behavior used to identify likely function(s) to be completed by
primary caregivers and others familiar with client
Reinforcement - Answer-The process of providing a reinforcer contingent on the client
engaging in a behavior that you want to increase
Reinforcer - Answer-A stimulus (item, activity, statement, etc.) that, when provided
immediately after a response, results in an increase in the future frequency of that
response
, Unconditioned Reinforcer - Answer-A stimulus that requires no learning history to have
reinforcing value
Fixed Ratio (FR) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer follows a fixed number of
responses
Variable Ratio (VR) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer follows a variable number of
responses
Fixed Interval (FI) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer is contingent on the first
response after a fixed amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Variable Interval (VI) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer is contingent on the first
response after a variable amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Mass Trials - Answer-Trials of the same task/program are presented repeatedly for a
set number of trials
Mixed Trials - Answer-Trials from various tasks/ programs are presented in random
order for a set number of trials or a set amount of time
naturalistic teaching procedures - Answer-intentionally setting up teaching procedures
to be implemented in the natural context for the skill being targeted
Natural Environment Teaching - Answer-The planned/contrived use of behavioral
strategies in the client's everyday environment
Incidental Teaching - Answer-Implementation of behavioral strategies in the client's
everyday environment as opportunities naturally arise
Task Analysis - Answer-Set of successive component steps, in small, teachable units,
that comprise a complex behavior
Forward Chaining - Answer-Training the 1st step in the chain to fluency while prompting
all successive steps. Successive steps are targeted for acquisition as the previous step
reaches fluency.
Backward Chaining - Answer-Training the last step in the chain to fluency while
prompting all preceding steps. Preceding steps are targeted for acquisition as the
successive step reaches fluency.
Total Task Presentation - Answer-Training all steps in the chain at the same time
Stimulus Control - Answer-When a particular response occurs more frequently in the
presence of one stimulus (or stimuli set) than in the presence of another stimulus (or
stimuli set)
CORRECT ANSWERS
Frequency - Answer-Count of each instance
Duration - Answer-Time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior
Latency - Answer-Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response
discontinuous measurement procedures - Answer-Recording a sample of instances of
the target behavior according to predetermined schedule (e.g., momentary time
sampling, partial interval, etc.)
Partial interval recording - Answer-Recording if the target behavior occurred at any point
in time in a predetermined interval
permanent product recording procedures - Answer-Recording performance of a skill
based on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill
preference assessments - Answer-Conducting formal assessment(s) to determine client
preferences for various items/activities and/or implementing informal "preference
checks" throughout sessions to ensure motivation remains high
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement - Answer-Items are presented in an array and
the client is instructed to pick one and given time to engage with that item. After the
engagement interval, the array is presented again without the already selected item(s)
and the client selects again. Process continues until all items are chosen or client stops
choosing items. The FULL array is presented 3-5 times and selection percentage is
calculated to give preference gradient.
ABC Data - Answer-Data recorded on the immediate antecedent and consequence for
observed instances of target behavior
Rating Scale - Answer-Structured assessment form with questions regarding various
functions of challenging behavior used to identify likely function(s) to be completed by
primary caregivers and others familiar with client
Reinforcement - Answer-The process of providing a reinforcer contingent on the client
engaging in a behavior that you want to increase
Reinforcer - Answer-A stimulus (item, activity, statement, etc.) that, when provided
immediately after a response, results in an increase in the future frequency of that
response
, Unconditioned Reinforcer - Answer-A stimulus that requires no learning history to have
reinforcing value
Fixed Ratio (FR) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer follows a fixed number of
responses
Variable Ratio (VR) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer follows a variable number of
responses
Fixed Interval (FI) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer is contingent on the first
response after a fixed amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Variable Interval (VI) Reinforcement - Answer-A reinforcer is contingent on the first
response after a variable amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Mass Trials - Answer-Trials of the same task/program are presented repeatedly for a
set number of trials
Mixed Trials - Answer-Trials from various tasks/ programs are presented in random
order for a set number of trials or a set amount of time
naturalistic teaching procedures - Answer-intentionally setting up teaching procedures
to be implemented in the natural context for the skill being targeted
Natural Environment Teaching - Answer-The planned/contrived use of behavioral
strategies in the client's everyday environment
Incidental Teaching - Answer-Implementation of behavioral strategies in the client's
everyday environment as opportunities naturally arise
Task Analysis - Answer-Set of successive component steps, in small, teachable units,
that comprise a complex behavior
Forward Chaining - Answer-Training the 1st step in the chain to fluency while prompting
all successive steps. Successive steps are targeted for acquisition as the previous step
reaches fluency.
Backward Chaining - Answer-Training the last step in the chain to fluency while
prompting all preceding steps. Preceding steps are targeted for acquisition as the
successive step reaches fluency.
Total Task Presentation - Answer-Training all steps in the chain at the same time
Stimulus Control - Answer-When a particular response occurs more frequently in the
presence of one stimulus (or stimuli set) than in the presence of another stimulus (or
stimuli set)
