RBT Study Guide / Actual Exam Questions and
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Terms in this set (99)
What are the 3 domains of Social Communication
ASD? Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or
child may be at risk for thereafter
ASD? No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or
expressions by 9 months Lack of response to name No back
and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching,
waving) No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by
24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)
ABA - is a scientific approach, that uses the principles of
learning to understand the relation of behaviors and the
Explain the fundamental
environment.
principle of ABA
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether that
behavior will increase or decrease.
,What two components does 1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and
a comprehensive ABA consequences to decrease inappropriate behavior:
treatment program include?
stereotypy, noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB 2. Skill
Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT &
NET
3 levels of BACB 1. RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
certification? 2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team Supervisor, RBT, parents, caregivers, other professionals
consists of...? (Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of - Direct implementation of skill acquisition andbehavior reduction
RBT? plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behaviormanagement
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preferenceassessments)
- Safety of the client
Two roles of the BT in 1. Provide information about clients' current skill set 2.
assisting with Assist with behavior management and motivation during
assessments? a formal assessment. 3. Does preference assessments
Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
What activities do most
Skill acquisition tasks
therapy sessions include?
Behavior management
Data collection
, Explain the two types of 1. DTT - Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction,
formats that learning repetition of instructions, often conducted sitting down with
activities are performed specific materials being presented. 2. NET - Natural
in? Environment Training - Less formal instruction, variety of
instructions, centered on naturally occurring activities,
moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data 1. behavior reduction within the BIP & new behaviors
on? 2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT 1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
should call the supervisor on 2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
the case to relay information:
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapysessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particulartask/lesson.
How can BT assist with - Model target skills and provide hands on support asparents
parent training? learn to implement new producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills andmanage
behaviors
- Provide positive feedback and support during abehavior
Task avoidance (noncompliance) Tantrums
What are some behaviors self-injurious behaviors (SIB)
more commonly observed in Aggression
individuals with autism? Stereotypy (self-stimulatory/repetitive body movements or
behaviors) (hand flapping)
Complete Answers (A+ Guide Solution) Newest
2025/2026
Terms in this set (99)
What are the 3 domains of Social Communication
ASD? Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or
child may be at risk for thereafter
ASD? No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or
expressions by 9 months Lack of response to name No back
and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching,
waving) No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by
24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)
ABA - is a scientific approach, that uses the principles of
learning to understand the relation of behaviors and the
Explain the fundamental
environment.
principle of ABA
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether that
behavior will increase or decrease.
,What two components does 1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and
a comprehensive ABA consequences to decrease inappropriate behavior:
treatment program include?
stereotypy, noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB 2. Skill
Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT &
NET
3 levels of BACB 1. RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
certification? 2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team Supervisor, RBT, parents, caregivers, other professionals
consists of...? (Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of - Direct implementation of skill acquisition andbehavior reduction
RBT? plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behaviormanagement
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preferenceassessments)
- Safety of the client
Two roles of the BT in 1. Provide information about clients' current skill set 2.
assisting with Assist with behavior management and motivation during
assessments? a formal assessment. 3. Does preference assessments
Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
What activities do most
Skill acquisition tasks
therapy sessions include?
Behavior management
Data collection
, Explain the two types of 1. DTT - Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction,
formats that learning repetition of instructions, often conducted sitting down with
activities are performed specific materials being presented. 2. NET - Natural
in? Environment Training - Less formal instruction, variety of
instructions, centered on naturally occurring activities,
moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data 1. behavior reduction within the BIP & new behaviors
on? 2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT 1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
should call the supervisor on 2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
the case to relay information:
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapysessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particulartask/lesson.
How can BT assist with - Model target skills and provide hands on support asparents
parent training? learn to implement new producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills andmanage
behaviors
- Provide positive feedback and support during abehavior
Task avoidance (noncompliance) Tantrums
What are some behaviors self-injurious behaviors (SIB)
more commonly observed in Aggression
individuals with autism? Stereotypy (self-stimulatory/repetitive body movements or
behaviors) (hand flapping)
