RBT EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
The 2nd Edition RBT Task List in effect - Answer-November 2019
The BACB's Registered Behavior Technician Task List includes... - Answer-the primary
tasks that are likely to be performed by behavior technicians with some, but not
necessarily all, clients.
The Task List is organized into the following primary content areas: - Answer-
Measurement
Assessment
Skill Acquisition
Behavior reduction
Documentation and Reporting
Professional Conduct and Scope of practice
The Registered Behavior Technician TM (RBT®) is a... - Answer-paraprofessional
who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a behavior analyst certification
board (BACB) member such as...
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Florida-Certified Behavior Analyst
(FL-CBA)
RBT Role: in the Tiered Service - Answer-Proven effective by peer reviewed literature
Common practice in ABA
Cost-effective for families/ insurers
Improves accessibility to behavior analysts who are then able to manage more cases
Geographic challenges can be triaged
,BCBA® /BCBA-D™ (Behavior Analyst- doctorate): Role in Therapy - Answer-Conduct
behavior analytic assessments, determine needs, write treatment goals
Design behavior analytic intervention plans
Train others to implement ethical, behavior analytic interventions that are based on
research
Provide ongoing clinical oversight and supervision for treatment team
Monitor treatment fidelity
BCaBA® (Assistant Behavior Analyst)- bachelor's degree: Role in Therapy - Answer-
Assist with assessments and development of behavior analytic intervention plans
Assist with training and supervision
Role of an RBT in Therapy - Answer-Responsible for implementation of skill-acquisition
and behavior-reduction plans
Charged with collecting data and conducting assessment probes
Viewed as a "complement" to the supervisor
Communicates programmatic needs to BCBAs/BCaBAs
Communicates problems AND successes during therapy to the supervisors and family
members
Involves caregivers and relevant stakeholders in therapy sessions by teaching/
empower them to implement programs accurately and consistently
5% of the hours spent providing applied behavior-analytic services per month must be...
- Answer-supervised if you are a practicing RBT
Supervision must include at least 2 face-to-face, synchronous contacts per month via...
- Answer-in-person, on-site, or via video chat
At least 1 of the 2 supervision sessions must be... - Answer-individual
RBTs who are granted voluntary inactive status may remain inactive for up to... -
Answer-2 years
RBT wishes to reinstate their credential, they will need to... - Answer-Have a RBT
supervisor or RBT Requirements Coordinator
,Complete an updated Competency Assessment no more than 45 days before
requesting reactivation
Submit a request for "Return from Inactive Status"
Developmentally disabled individuals can be victims of abuse.
In Florida, in the ______, this is what happened. The abuses changed the course of
history for behavior analysis and the treatment of people with disabilities - Answer-
1970's
Behavior modification was in full effect into the ___ - Answer-70s
The Tactics of Scientific Research.
Murray Sidman publishes an influential book of individual organism research
methodology, a research design handbook for generations of operant conditioners in... -
Answer-1961
In _______ the Journal of behavior analysis (JABA) 1 is published - Answer-1968
In ______ Florida Investigation/ Blue Ribbon Committee was created.
They included a prohibition of bizarre punishment, abandon seclusion in favor of more
positive approaches. - Answer-1972
In _____ a seminal article on Behavior Analysis (Functional Analysis) came out. -
Answer-1987
Behavior Modification In the 1970's - Answer-Aversive consequences were used with
abandon in informal, impromptu, and spontaneous reactions to self-injurious behavior
(SIB) and inappropriate behaviors
Behavior Analysis Define - Answer-Considers functions of behavior and attempts to find
replacement behaviors
Care is given to pair primary reinforces with social praise and other secondary
reinforcers
Positive first...before exploration of punishment procedures are allowed.
What determines ethical procedures? - Answer-Community Standards
Laws (IDEA 1975; 2004)
Prevailing philosophies
, Individual freedoms
Clients' attitude and feelings
Social validity(consumer satisfaction)
Legal Considerations- What is IDEA? - Answer-Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act became law in 1975; and was amended in 2004
US federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention,
special education, and related services to children with disabilities.
The IDEA law addresses the educational needs of children with disabilities from birth to
the eve of their 22nd birthday
What makes behavior analysis unique? - Answer-It is an "evidence-based treatment"
Behavior analysts, and behavior technicians are called in when the behavior is quite
severe and complex
RBT Ethical Code: 1.01 - Answer-RBTs uphold and promote the values and core
principles of behavior analysis.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.02 - Answer-RBTs have an obligation to remain familiar with this
code.
Lack of knowledge or understanding of this code does not excuse unethical conduct.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.03 - Answer-RBTs are truthful and honest and create an
environment that promotes truthful and honest behavior in others.
They promote an ethical culture in their work environments and make others aware of
this code.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.04 - Answer-RBTs act in a way that conforms to the legal and
ethical codes of the professional and social communities where they are members.
They do not lead others to engage in fraudulent, illegal, or unethical conduct.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.05 - Answer-If RBTs' ethical responsibilities conflict with employer
policies...
RBTs must bring the conflict to their supervisor's attention, document that they did so,
and document the resolution.
COMPLETE ANSWERS
The 2nd Edition RBT Task List in effect - Answer-November 2019
The BACB's Registered Behavior Technician Task List includes... - Answer-the primary
tasks that are likely to be performed by behavior technicians with some, but not
necessarily all, clients.
The Task List is organized into the following primary content areas: - Answer-
Measurement
Assessment
Skill Acquisition
Behavior reduction
Documentation and Reporting
Professional Conduct and Scope of practice
The Registered Behavior Technician TM (RBT®) is a... - Answer-paraprofessional
who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a behavior analyst certification
board (BACB) member such as...
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Florida-Certified Behavior Analyst
(FL-CBA)
RBT Role: in the Tiered Service - Answer-Proven effective by peer reviewed literature
Common practice in ABA
Cost-effective for families/ insurers
Improves accessibility to behavior analysts who are then able to manage more cases
Geographic challenges can be triaged
,BCBA® /BCBA-D™ (Behavior Analyst- doctorate): Role in Therapy - Answer-Conduct
behavior analytic assessments, determine needs, write treatment goals
Design behavior analytic intervention plans
Train others to implement ethical, behavior analytic interventions that are based on
research
Provide ongoing clinical oversight and supervision for treatment team
Monitor treatment fidelity
BCaBA® (Assistant Behavior Analyst)- bachelor's degree: Role in Therapy - Answer-
Assist with assessments and development of behavior analytic intervention plans
Assist with training and supervision
Role of an RBT in Therapy - Answer-Responsible for implementation of skill-acquisition
and behavior-reduction plans
Charged with collecting data and conducting assessment probes
Viewed as a "complement" to the supervisor
Communicates programmatic needs to BCBAs/BCaBAs
Communicates problems AND successes during therapy to the supervisors and family
members
Involves caregivers and relevant stakeholders in therapy sessions by teaching/
empower them to implement programs accurately and consistently
5% of the hours spent providing applied behavior-analytic services per month must be...
- Answer-supervised if you are a practicing RBT
Supervision must include at least 2 face-to-face, synchronous contacts per month via...
- Answer-in-person, on-site, or via video chat
At least 1 of the 2 supervision sessions must be... - Answer-individual
RBTs who are granted voluntary inactive status may remain inactive for up to... -
Answer-2 years
RBT wishes to reinstate their credential, they will need to... - Answer-Have a RBT
supervisor or RBT Requirements Coordinator
,Complete an updated Competency Assessment no more than 45 days before
requesting reactivation
Submit a request for "Return from Inactive Status"
Developmentally disabled individuals can be victims of abuse.
In Florida, in the ______, this is what happened. The abuses changed the course of
history for behavior analysis and the treatment of people with disabilities - Answer-
1970's
Behavior modification was in full effect into the ___ - Answer-70s
The Tactics of Scientific Research.
Murray Sidman publishes an influential book of individual organism research
methodology, a research design handbook for generations of operant conditioners in... -
Answer-1961
In _______ the Journal of behavior analysis (JABA) 1 is published - Answer-1968
In ______ Florida Investigation/ Blue Ribbon Committee was created.
They included a prohibition of bizarre punishment, abandon seclusion in favor of more
positive approaches. - Answer-1972
In _____ a seminal article on Behavior Analysis (Functional Analysis) came out. -
Answer-1987
Behavior Modification In the 1970's - Answer-Aversive consequences were used with
abandon in informal, impromptu, and spontaneous reactions to self-injurious behavior
(SIB) and inappropriate behaviors
Behavior Analysis Define - Answer-Considers functions of behavior and attempts to find
replacement behaviors
Care is given to pair primary reinforces with social praise and other secondary
reinforcers
Positive first...before exploration of punishment procedures are allowed.
What determines ethical procedures? - Answer-Community Standards
Laws (IDEA 1975; 2004)
Prevailing philosophies
, Individual freedoms
Clients' attitude and feelings
Social validity(consumer satisfaction)
Legal Considerations- What is IDEA? - Answer-Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act became law in 1975; and was amended in 2004
US federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention,
special education, and related services to children with disabilities.
The IDEA law addresses the educational needs of children with disabilities from birth to
the eve of their 22nd birthday
What makes behavior analysis unique? - Answer-It is an "evidence-based treatment"
Behavior analysts, and behavior technicians are called in when the behavior is quite
severe and complex
RBT Ethical Code: 1.01 - Answer-RBTs uphold and promote the values and core
principles of behavior analysis.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.02 - Answer-RBTs have an obligation to remain familiar with this
code.
Lack of knowledge or understanding of this code does not excuse unethical conduct.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.03 - Answer-RBTs are truthful and honest and create an
environment that promotes truthful and honest behavior in others.
They promote an ethical culture in their work environments and make others aware of
this code.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.04 - Answer-RBTs act in a way that conforms to the legal and
ethical codes of the professional and social communities where they are members.
They do not lead others to engage in fraudulent, illegal, or unethical conduct.
RBT Ethical Code: 1.05 - Answer-If RBTs' ethical responsibilities conflict with employer
policies...
RBTs must bring the conflict to their supervisor's attention, document that they did so,
and document the resolution.
