35 INTERMEDIATE 1 / 35 Why should RBTs fade reinforcement over time? To save resources To reduce behavior To promote independence To prevent rapport Fading reinforcement encourages the learner to respond independently without needing rewards constantly. 2 / 35 What’s one red flag of unprofessional conduct? Using technical terms in sessions Accepting gifts Taking accurate data Following the BIP Accepting gifts can lead to boundary issues and violate ethical codes. 3 / 35 What is the purpose of session notes? To replace data collection To summarize what happened in session To report confidential info to others To give parents suggestions Session notes document what happened, goals worked on, and the client’s behavior. 4 / 35 What is one way to maintain learned behavior over time? Increase prompts Increase prompts Use an intermittent reinforcement schedule Avoid generalization Intermittent reinforcement helps maintain skills by making behavior more resistant to extinction. 5 / 35 Which of the following is NOT considered a prompt? Gesture Verbal cue Reinforcement Model Reinforcement is a consequence, not a prompt. 6 / 35 A student screams when denied an iPad. What’s the most likely function? Attention Escape Tangible Sensory The child is trying to gain access to a tangible item—likely the iPad. 7 / 35 How should you respond when a parent asks you to change the goals? Agree immediately Ignore them Tell them to talk to the BCBA Add the goal next session Only the BCBA can change treatment goals, so refer the parent to them. 8 / 35 Which would be the most objective way to define “noncompliance”? “Student was being bad.” “Student refused to follow instruction.” “Student didn’t listen well.” “Student rolled eyes and pouted.” Refused to follow instruction” is observable and measurable—hallmarks of objective data. 9 / 35 Why is behavior momentum used? To increase compliance by starting with easy tasks To increase tantrums To measure behavior frequency To discourage reinforcement Behavior momentum builds success by starting with easy tasks to increase engagement. 10 / 35 What type of behavior is reinforced by escape from demands? Attention-seeking Sensory Escape-maintained Tangible Escape-maintained behavior helps the individual avoid or delay something unpleasant. 11 / 35 When you prompt too often, what’s the risk? Mastery increases Data becomes inaccurate Behavior generalizes Prompt dependency Over-prompting can result in the learner depending on help instead of being independent. 12 / 35 A reinforcer loses effectiveness over time. This is known as: Reinforcer rotation Reinforcer scheduling Satiation Extinction Satiation happens when the client no longer values a reinforcer due to overexposure. 13 / 35 Which is an example of a discriminated operant? Saying “hi” to anyone Saying “hi” when someone else says “hi” Laughing randomly Echoing any word A discriminated operant occurs under specific conditions, like greeting only when prompted. 14 / 35 Why would a BCBA use a behavior contract with a teen? To punish unwanted behavior To outline mutual expectations and reinforcement To replace the BIP To reduce academic demands Behavior contracts are written agreements that clarify behaviors and consequences. 15 / 35 If a child tantrums when told “clean up,” what is the SD? The tantrum The clean-up request The toy he reinforcement The SD is the instruction that signals the opportunity for a response. 16 / 35 What does “general case programming” focus on? Mastery in one setting Errorless learning Teaching multiple examples to support generalization Providing only verbal prompts General case programming increases the chance of skill transfer across people and settings. 17 / 35 Which strategy involves giving choices before a problem behavior occurs? Extinction Antecedent intervention Functional analysis Redirection Antecedent interventions reduce the chance of behavior by modifying triggers. 18 / 35 What should you do if you suspect abuse? Keep quiet Tell the client’s friend Follow your agency’s reporting protocol Ask the client for proof RBTs are mandated reporters and must follow the proper protocol when abuse is suspected. 19 / 35 A token system is what type of reinforcement? Primary Automatic Conditioned Natural Tokens are conditioned reinforcers because their value is learned through pairing. 20 / 35 A task analysis is best used when: The skill is complex There’s a single-step task The client is non-verbal Behavior is already learned Task analysis breaks complex behaviors into manageable steps for teaching. 21 / 35 Which is the most ethical response if a client asks for your personal number? Give it, but only for emergencies Redirect and explain boundaries Tell them it's fine after work Ask another RBT to do it RBTs must maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships. 22 / 35 Why is data graphed immediately after collection? To make the RBT look efficient To allow better team communication To avoid behavior drift To help visually analyze progress Graphing data right away helps the team visually identify trends and make decisions. 23 / 35 A behavior is being reinforced every 3rd response. This is what type of schedule? Fixed Interval Variable Ratio Fixed Ratio Variable Interval A Fixed Ratio 3 (FR-3) schedule provides reinforcement after every third correct response. 24 / 35 You collect data on on-task behavior in 10-second intervals. This is known as: Duration recording Whole interval recording Partial interval recording Latency 25 / 35 The BCBA adds a time delay to a prompt. What is the purpose? To frustrate the learner To encourage independent responding To punish incorrect responses To reduce reinforcement Time delay promotes independence by giving the learner a chance to respond before prompting. 26 / 35 What is stimulus control? The environment stops all behaviors Reinforcement occurs randomly Behavior only occurs in the presence of specific cues Stimuli cause punishment Stimulus control occurs when a behavior reliably happens only in the presence of a specific cue. 27 / 35 Which of these is an example of response generalization? Learning to wave and then clapping Waving only to the teacher Waving to different people Waving during a fire drill Response generalization is when new but similar behaviors emerge after learning one. 28 / 35 A BCBA tells you to use a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI). What would that mean? Reinforce behavior that is impossible to do with problem behavior Punish all behavior Reinforce problem behavior on a schedule Ignore replacement behavior DRI reinforces behaviors that can’t physically occur at the same time as the target behavior. 29 / 35 What is a functional analysis? A punishment procedure A rule-governed intervention A formal test to determine function of behavior A type of prompt A functional analysis tests different conditions to find the cause of problem behavior. 30 / 35 What’s the main difference between forward and backward chaining? . One teaches the steps randomly Forward chaining begins with the last step Backward chaining starts with the last step Forward chaining skips error correction Backward chaining teaches the last step first, allowing the learner to end with success. 31 / 35 What’s an example of an establishing operation (EO)? A child who just had candy refuses more A child is thirsty before requesting water A child plays without asking A child ignores instruction An EO increases the value of a reinforcer—thirst makes water more motivating. 32 / 35 During a preference assessment, the client keeps walking away. What’s the best course of action? End the session Use forced choice Redirect and continue Switch to free operant A free operant assessment allows the client to explore items naturally, which may be more effective. 33 / 35 Why is interobserver agreement (IOA) important? It proves the RBT is accurate It helps determine staff salaries It validates the data's reliability It replaces supervision IOA ensures that two people measuring the same behavior agree, supporting data reliability. 34 / 35 Which scenario best represents momentary time sampling? Recording if a student is reading at the end of a 1-minute interval Watching the student the entire interval Timing how long the student reads Recording every time the student picks up a book Momentary time sampling checks for the behavior at the exact moment the interval ends. 35 / 35 You’re recording frequency data on head-hitting. Which tool would best help you? Interval timer ABC checklist Clicker counter Stopwatch A clicker allows quick and accurate recording of high-frequency behaviors like head-hitting. Your score isThe average score is 88% 0% Restart quiz
