RBT Practice Exam Questions and
Answers RATED A+ 2025
Data Collection - CORRECT ANSWER The process of recording information
regarding behaviors. These behaviors can include behaviors we want to decrease
(aggression, screaming, tantrums, pinching, self-injury, etc.) or behaviors we want to
increase (requests, reading, counting, etc.).
Cumulative Records - CORRECT ANSWER A type of graph on which the
cumulative number of responses emitted is represented on the vertical axis; the steeper
the slope of the data path, the greater the response rate.
Mass Trials - CORRECT ANSWER Asking the target multiple times in a repetitive
manner.
Continuous Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement conducted in a
manner such that all instances of the response class(es) of interest are detected during
the observation period.
Repeatability - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement is conducted in a manner such
that all instances of the response class(es) of interest are detected during the
observation period. Also referred to as Count.
Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement is conducted in a manner such
that all instances of the response class(es) of interest are detected during the
observation period.
Rate - CORRECT ANSWER The number of times something occurs within a
specified time period. Rates of behavior are often reported in 'responses per minute,'
'responses per hour,' or 'responses per day.'
Temporal Locus - CORRECT ANSWER Every instance of behavior occurs at a
certain point in time with respect to other events of interest.
Response Latency - CORRECT ANSWER The elapsed time from the onset of a
stimulus to the time that the response started.
Inter-Response Time - CORRECT ANSWER The elapsed time between two
successive responses.
,Temporal Extent - CORRECT ANSWER Every instance of behavior occurs during
some amount of time.
Duration - CORRECT ANSWER The total time that behavior occurs; measured by
elapsed time from the onset of a response to its end point.
Discontinuous Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement is conducted in
a manner such that some instances of the response class(es) of interest may not be
detected. Dividing an observation into intervals and recording whether a behavior
occurred during some or all of each interval (i.e., interval recording) or at the exact time
of observation (i.e., momentary time sampling; MTS).
Partial Interval Recording - CORRECT ANSWER A time sampling method for
measuring behavior in which the observation period is divided into a series of brief time
intervals (typically from 5 to 10 seconds). The observer records whether the target
behavior occurred at any time during the interval.
Whole Interval Recording - CORRECT ANSWER A time sampling method for
measuring behavior in which the observation period is divided into a series of brief time
intervals (typically from 5 to 15 seconds). At the end of each interval, the observer
records whether the target behavior occurred throughout the entire interval.
Momentary Time Sampling - CORRECT ANSWER A measurement method in
which the presence or absence of behaviors is recorded at precisely specified time
intervals.
Advantage - CORRECT ANSWER the observer does not have to look constantly
to measure
Disadvantage - CORRECT ANSWER lots of behavior is missed
Planned Activity Check - CORRECT ANSWER A variation of momentary time
sampling in which the observer records whether each person in a group is engaged in
the target behavior at specific points in time; provides a measure of 'group behavior.'
Permanent Product - CORRECT ANSWER A method of measuring behavior after
it has occurred by recording the effects that the behavior produced on the environment.
Visual or audio recording.
Celeration - CORRECT ANSWER The change (acceleration or deceleration) in
rate of responding over time; based on count per unit of time (rate); expressed as a
factor by which responding is accelerating or decelerating (multiplying or dividing);
displayed with a trend line on a Standard Celeration Chart.
,Accelerating Trend - CORRECT ANSWER Overall increase in responding, which
will be reflected by an increased value being recorded on the Y axis (dependent
variable) on the most recent data points.
Decelerating Trend - CORRECT ANSWER Overall reduction in response is
reflected by a decreased value on the Y axis.
Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which data obtained from
measurement are directly relevant to the target behavior of interest and to the reason(s)
for measuring it.
Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to the consistency of measurement,
specifically, the extent to which repeated measurement of the same event yields the
same values.
Purpose of Graphs - CORRECT ANSWER A visual format for displaying data;
reveals relations among and between a series of measurements and relevant variables.
x-axis - CORRECT ANSWER time
y-axis - CORRECT ANSWER what you're measuring (the data)
Behavior Definitions - CORRECT ANSWER Definitions should be objective,
observable, and measurable.
Response - CORRECT ANSWER A single instance or occurrence of a specific
class or type of behavior.
Topography - CORRECT ANSWER Physical form or shape of a behavior.
Antecedent - CORRECT ANSWER An environmental condition or stimulus change
existing or occurring prior to a behavior of interest.
Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER That portion of an organism's interaction with its
environment that involves movement of some part of the organism.
Consequence - CORRECT ANSWER A stimulus change that follows a behavior of
interest. Some consequences, especially those that are immediate and relevant to
current motivational states, have significant influence on future behavior; others have
little effect.
, Preference Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER A structured method to identify
highly preferred items or actions that can be used as reinforcers to keep motivation
levels high.
Single Stimulus (SS) Preference Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Across a
series of trials, stimuli are presented one at a time. Approach responses (e.g., moving
hand or body toward the item) are recorded. Preference hierarchies are established by
calculating the percentage of approach responses per stimulus.
Paired Stimulus (PS) Preference Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Across a
series of trials, stimuli are presented two at a time; individuals can approach (i.e., select)
only one item on a trial. Approach responses are recorded. Preference hierarchies are
established by calculating the percentage of approach responses per stimulus.
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO) Preference Assessment - CORRECT
ANSWER At the start of each session, multiple stimuli are placed in front of the
individual, who can select one. Approach responses are recorded. The selected item is
not replaced, and the positions of the remaining stimuli are changed. Then, the
individual selects from the remaining items. Continue in this manner until all items have
been selected or the individual stops selecting items. Typically, several sessions are
conducted. Preference hierarchies are established by calculating the percentage of
approach responses per stimulus across all sessions.
Free Operant (FO) Preference Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER A brief
assessment involving free access to a variety of stimuli. Naturalistic observations of free
operant responding are conducted in the learner's everyday environment (e.g.,
playground, classroom, home). As unobtrusively as possible, the observer notes how
the learner allocates his time and records the number of minutes the learner devotes to
each activity.
Social Skills Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Identify skills that will be the
direct target of the intervention and to monitor the outcomes of the social skills program.
The evaluation details both the strengths and needs of the individual related to social
functioning.
Curriculum Based Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER An evaluation process that
makes use of academic content selected directly from the material taught. This is a form
of criterion-referenced assessment that connects evaluation with instructional programs
by informing teachers of both student progress and learning challenges.
Developmental Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER For children under age 3 is an
attempt to assess various aspects of the child's functioning, including areas such as
cognition, communication, behavior, social interaction, motor and sensory abilities, and
adaptive skills.
Answers RATED A+ 2025
Data Collection - CORRECT ANSWER The process of recording information
regarding behaviors. These behaviors can include behaviors we want to decrease
(aggression, screaming, tantrums, pinching, self-injury, etc.) or behaviors we want to
increase (requests, reading, counting, etc.).
Cumulative Records - CORRECT ANSWER A type of graph on which the
cumulative number of responses emitted is represented on the vertical axis; the steeper
the slope of the data path, the greater the response rate.
Mass Trials - CORRECT ANSWER Asking the target multiple times in a repetitive
manner.
Continuous Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement conducted in a
manner such that all instances of the response class(es) of interest are detected during
the observation period.
Repeatability - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement is conducted in a manner such
that all instances of the response class(es) of interest are detected during the
observation period. Also referred to as Count.
Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement is conducted in a manner such
that all instances of the response class(es) of interest are detected during the
observation period.
Rate - CORRECT ANSWER The number of times something occurs within a
specified time period. Rates of behavior are often reported in 'responses per minute,'
'responses per hour,' or 'responses per day.'
Temporal Locus - CORRECT ANSWER Every instance of behavior occurs at a
certain point in time with respect to other events of interest.
Response Latency - CORRECT ANSWER The elapsed time from the onset of a
stimulus to the time that the response started.
Inter-Response Time - CORRECT ANSWER The elapsed time between two
successive responses.
,Temporal Extent - CORRECT ANSWER Every instance of behavior occurs during
some amount of time.
Duration - CORRECT ANSWER The total time that behavior occurs; measured by
elapsed time from the onset of a response to its end point.
Discontinuous Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement is conducted in
a manner such that some instances of the response class(es) of interest may not be
detected. Dividing an observation into intervals and recording whether a behavior
occurred during some or all of each interval (i.e., interval recording) or at the exact time
of observation (i.e., momentary time sampling; MTS).
Partial Interval Recording - CORRECT ANSWER A time sampling method for
measuring behavior in which the observation period is divided into a series of brief time
intervals (typically from 5 to 10 seconds). The observer records whether the target
behavior occurred at any time during the interval.
Whole Interval Recording - CORRECT ANSWER A time sampling method for
measuring behavior in which the observation period is divided into a series of brief time
intervals (typically from 5 to 15 seconds). At the end of each interval, the observer
records whether the target behavior occurred throughout the entire interval.
Momentary Time Sampling - CORRECT ANSWER A measurement method in
which the presence or absence of behaviors is recorded at precisely specified time
intervals.
Advantage - CORRECT ANSWER the observer does not have to look constantly
to measure
Disadvantage - CORRECT ANSWER lots of behavior is missed
Planned Activity Check - CORRECT ANSWER A variation of momentary time
sampling in which the observer records whether each person in a group is engaged in
the target behavior at specific points in time; provides a measure of 'group behavior.'
Permanent Product - CORRECT ANSWER A method of measuring behavior after
it has occurred by recording the effects that the behavior produced on the environment.
Visual or audio recording.
Celeration - CORRECT ANSWER The change (acceleration or deceleration) in
rate of responding over time; based on count per unit of time (rate); expressed as a
factor by which responding is accelerating or decelerating (multiplying or dividing);
displayed with a trend line on a Standard Celeration Chart.
,Accelerating Trend - CORRECT ANSWER Overall increase in responding, which
will be reflected by an increased value being recorded on the Y axis (dependent
variable) on the most recent data points.
Decelerating Trend - CORRECT ANSWER Overall reduction in response is
reflected by a decreased value on the Y axis.
Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which data obtained from
measurement are directly relevant to the target behavior of interest and to the reason(s)
for measuring it.
Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to the consistency of measurement,
specifically, the extent to which repeated measurement of the same event yields the
same values.
Purpose of Graphs - CORRECT ANSWER A visual format for displaying data;
reveals relations among and between a series of measurements and relevant variables.
x-axis - CORRECT ANSWER time
y-axis - CORRECT ANSWER what you're measuring (the data)
Behavior Definitions - CORRECT ANSWER Definitions should be objective,
observable, and measurable.
Response - CORRECT ANSWER A single instance or occurrence of a specific
class or type of behavior.
Topography - CORRECT ANSWER Physical form or shape of a behavior.
Antecedent - CORRECT ANSWER An environmental condition or stimulus change
existing or occurring prior to a behavior of interest.
Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER That portion of an organism's interaction with its
environment that involves movement of some part of the organism.
Consequence - CORRECT ANSWER A stimulus change that follows a behavior of
interest. Some consequences, especially those that are immediate and relevant to
current motivational states, have significant influence on future behavior; others have
little effect.
, Preference Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER A structured method to identify
highly preferred items or actions that can be used as reinforcers to keep motivation
levels high.
Single Stimulus (SS) Preference Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Across a
series of trials, stimuli are presented one at a time. Approach responses (e.g., moving
hand or body toward the item) are recorded. Preference hierarchies are established by
calculating the percentage of approach responses per stimulus.
Paired Stimulus (PS) Preference Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Across a
series of trials, stimuli are presented two at a time; individuals can approach (i.e., select)
only one item on a trial. Approach responses are recorded. Preference hierarchies are
established by calculating the percentage of approach responses per stimulus.
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO) Preference Assessment - CORRECT
ANSWER At the start of each session, multiple stimuli are placed in front of the
individual, who can select one. Approach responses are recorded. The selected item is
not replaced, and the positions of the remaining stimuli are changed. Then, the
individual selects from the remaining items. Continue in this manner until all items have
been selected or the individual stops selecting items. Typically, several sessions are
conducted. Preference hierarchies are established by calculating the percentage of
approach responses per stimulus across all sessions.
Free Operant (FO) Preference Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER A brief
assessment involving free access to a variety of stimuli. Naturalistic observations of free
operant responding are conducted in the learner's everyday environment (e.g.,
playground, classroom, home). As unobtrusively as possible, the observer notes how
the learner allocates his time and records the number of minutes the learner devotes to
each activity.
Social Skills Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Identify skills that will be the
direct target of the intervention and to monitor the outcomes of the social skills program.
The evaluation details both the strengths and needs of the individual related to social
functioning.
Curriculum Based Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER An evaluation process that
makes use of academic content selected directly from the material taught. This is a form
of criterion-referenced assessment that connects evaluation with instructional programs
by informing teachers of both student progress and learning challenges.
Developmental Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER For children under age 3 is an
attempt to assess various aspects of the child's functioning, including areas such as
cognition, communication, behavior, social interaction, motor and sensory abilities, and
adaptive skills.
