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Question 1:

While teaching his pet monkey to dance, Tim observes that when he rewards the monkey with dried banana chips for performing a trick correctly, the monkey consistently performs the trick correctly in subsequent attempts. This demonstrates a noticeable increase in the desired behavior. What type of consequence does this most closely exemplify?

A. Punishment B. Relational Frame Theory C. Extinction D. Reinforcement

Question 2:

Signals that reinforcement is available:

A. SR B. SDelta C. VR-3 D. SD

Question 3:

Jason, an RBT, is using a reinforcement system where his client earns a token every time he completes a math problem correctly. Once the client earns 10 tokens, he can trade them for a preferred reward. What type of reinforcement system is Jason using?

A. Differential Reinforcement B. Token Economy C. Naturalistic Teaching D. Task Analysis

Question 4:

Olivia creates a token economy for her students by identifying target behaviors, choosing tokens, and creating a backup reinforcer menu with specified token costs for each item. What step must she add before reviewing and implementing this with her students?

A. Specifying a reinforcer schedule for the tokens. B. Specifying how many tokens are needed in order to cash in. C. Choosing whether to use stickers, stars, tallies, or another type of token. D. No steps are missing

Question 5:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Average D. Replacements

Question 6:

You believe that your client may have been abused or neglected. What should you do?

A. Wait to see if you notice any other signs of abuse or neglect before reporting it. B. Report your concerns to your supervising BCBA immediately. C. Ask the client's parents if they have been abusing or neglecting their child. D. Do not do anything, as it is not your responsibility to report abuse or neglect.

Question 7:

Task analysis is used to:

A. Reduce behavior B. Identify reinforcers C. Measure duration D. Teach complex skills step-by-step

Question 8:

What is the main function of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. To eliminate problem behavior through punishment B. To teach alternative behaviors C. To avoid addressing problem behavior D. To increase frustration in clients

Question 9:

When utilizing a changing criterion design, how many behaviors can the experimenter intervene on at once?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Question 10:

Which of the following is an example of a response prompt?

A. Giving a verbal instruction B. Demonstrating the correct action C. Physically guiding the learner D. All of the above

Question 11:

You're told to help run a paired-stimulus preference assessment. What should you do?

A. Present items one at a time B. Present two items and record which is chosen C. Ask the client to list favorites D. Offer all items together

Question 12:

During circle time, Olivia's teacher asks, "What do you do when you're sleepy?" Olivia responds, "I go to bed." What type of verbal operant is Olivia demonstrating?

A. Mand B. Tact C. Echoic D. Intraverbal

Question 13:

Liam loses a bet and jumps into his friend’s pool in below-freezing temperatures. The moment he hits the freezing water, he feels the intense cold and quickly runs to take a hot shower. Liam never jumps into freezing water again. The freezing cold water is an example of a:

A. Unconditioned reinforcer B. Conditioned punisher C. Conditioned reinforcer D. Unconditioned punisher

Question 14:

If a parent asks you to use a new strategy not in the treatment plan you should:

A. Implement it B. Decline and consult the BCBA C. Ignore the request D. Discuss with other RBTs

Question 15:

What does a discriminative stimulus indicate?

A. The consequence of a behavior. B. A demand. C. The availability of reinforcement. D. The presence of a punisher.

Question 16:

In applied behavior analysis (ABA), which verbal operant is another word for "request"?

A. Intraverbal B. Echoic C. Tact D. Mand

Question 17:

Emma, an RBT, is collecting ABC data each time her client, Noah, hits a peer or staff member with an open palm. What type of functional assessment is Emma using in this scenario?

A. Direct measurement B. Functional analysis C. Preference assessment D. Informant method

Question 18:

Which term is used to describe anything an organism does that is observable and measurable?

A. Behavior B. Subjective C. Function D. Analysis

Question 19:

Victoria gives her client a sticker on a token board every three minutes that her client goes without engaging in target maladaptive behaviors. What reinforcement schedule does this exemplify?

A. Fixed ratio B. Continuous reinforcement C. Variable interval D. Fixed interval

Question 20:

Paul needs a quick and efficient way to record the task engagement of five different students. Which measurement procedure would be the best choice?

A. Duration recording B. Event recording C. Whole interval recording D. Momentary time sampling

Question 21:

What type of reinforcement system is based on time?

A. Ratio B. Interval C. DRA D. DRI

Question 22:

Which tool is best for measuring latency?

A. Stopwatch B. Click counter C. Timer D. Data sheet

Question 23:

Julie is a BCBA using a token economy system and a schedule for transitions. She systematically withdraws and reintroduces interventions to determine which combination is most effective. What procedure is Julie using?

A. Component analysis B. Parametric analysis C. Withdrawal design D. Functional analysis

Question 24:

Jessica is working with a client, and the client's family refers their cousin, Michael, to her, who is working towards similar goals. What is considered best practice in this situation?

A. Not working with either client B. Work with the client and their cousin C. Continue working with their client, and refer the cousin D. Stop working with their client and transition to their cousin

Question 25:

A child learned to tie their shoes months ago and can still do it independently without recent practice sessions. What does this demonstrate?

A. Prompt Dependency B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Chaining

Question 26:

What is "shaping" in behavior analysis?

A. Punishing inappropriate behavior B. Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior C. Using negative reinforcement to shape behavior D. Ignoring all behaviors to encourage independence

Question 27:

Which best describes a “stimulus delta” (SΔ)?

A. Reinforces behavior B. Signals reinforcement unavailable C. Evokes behavior D. Reduces generalization

Question 28:

Which is an example of negative reinforcement?

A. Ignoring behavior B. Providing a token C. Giving praise for behavior D. Removing a chore after compliance

Question 29:

Katherine receives a token (as part of a token economy) every time she brushes her teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

A. Punishment B. Negative reinforcement C. Positive reinforcement D. None of the above

Question 30:

What type of chaining procedure involves prompting each step until the learner independently completes the final step?

A. Backward B. Forward C. Total task D. Cross-sectional

Question 31:

Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?

A. "The client was happy today." B. "The client engaged in 5 instances of smiling and 0 instances of crying." C. "The client had a good session." D. "The client seemed to enjoy playing with bubbles."

Question 32:

You are taking data continuously on a client's multiplication problem-solving behavior. Which option below is a type of CONTINUOUS data collection?

A. Mand, Tact, Intraverbal, Echoic B. Free Operant, Multiple Stimulus, Paired Stimulus, and Questionnaires C. Frequency, Latency, Rate, Duration D. Partial Interval, Whole Interval, and Momentary Time Sampling

Question 33:

What is your role as an RBT during a functional assessment?

A. To criticize the assessment B. To assist with the assessment C. To stand by without participating D. To conduct the assessment independently

Question 34:

What is the function of “probe” data?

A. Establish new goals B. Baseline measurement for untrained skills C. End program D. Show parent progress only

Question 35:

Olivia, an RBT, is asked by her client's family to babysit over the weekend while they go out of town. How should Olivia respond to the family's request?

A. Agree to babysitting since you are familiar with the family. B. Decline politely and explain it is against professional ethics. C. Inform them that you are busy this weekend but are free next weekend. D. Accept the request but only for a short period

Question 36:

When “rate” is used as the measurement, data should be accompanied by:

A. Interval length B. Session duration C. Behavior definition D. Antecedent

Question 37:

What is an important component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Anecdotal client history B. Clearly defined target behaviors and replacement strategies C. Supervisor's personal notes D. Client's favorite activities

Question 38:

RBTs are a major part of the service delivery team in ABA. What is the RBTs primary role in service delivery?

A. Parent Training B. Implementation C. Behavior Management D. Functional Communication Training

Question 39:

Who is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a behavior plan?

A. Parent B. RBT only C. BCBA D. Teacher

Question 40:

Which of the following should be included in session notes?

A. The RBT's personal opinions on the client's progress B. Only positive observations C. General summaries without specific details D. Objective details about the client's behavior and progress

Question 41:

A token economy is a system used to:

A. Punish unwanted behavior B. Track inappropriate behavior C. Provide learners with tokens they can exchange for rewards D. Decrease a child's attention span

Question 42:

Mia, an RBT, is working with a client whose mother asked her for advice about their child's diet and supplements. The client's parent worries that it affects the behavior analytic services provided. What course of action should Mia take?

A. Offer her own advice based on personal experience. B. Research diet and supplement information online. C. Inform the client's mother that she will consult with the supervising BCBA and get back to her. D. Provide the parent with a research article.

Question 43:

A parent requests session data. You should:

A. Share only the raw data B. Refer to your supervisor/BCBA C. Post it on social media D. Decline and don’t explain

Question 44:

As part of a token economy, John receives a token every time he brushes his teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

A. Punishment B. Extinction C. Negative reinforcement D. None of the above

Question 45:

Sophia, an RBT, is excited about her client's progress and wants to share details on social media. What should she do?

A. Share the progress but avoid using the client's name. B. Only share the information in a private group of RBTs. C. Get permission from the client's parents before posting. D. Keep all client information private and do not post about it.

Question 46:

You post a picture of you and your client on social media. Which of the following client's rights are you violating?

A. Confidentiality B. Right to effective treatment C. Right to choose their own services D. Right to refuse treatment

Question 47:

You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (Sd) to the first instance of behavior. What are you measuring?

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Latency D. Inter-Response Time (IRT)

Question 48:

Olivia yells at loud volumes to get her mother's attention. Her mother reinforces close approximations to low speaking volumes and tapping her to get her attention, while ignoring the loud volume screams. What is this process called?

A. Extinction B. Differential reinforcement C. Stimulus fading D. Chaining

Question 49:

Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Whole interval D. Count

Question 50:

In ABA, a motivating operation does what?

A. Changes value of a consequence B. Is a type of punishment C. Has no effect D. Prevents generalization

Question 51:

In an FR5 schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer would be provided:

A. Every 5 minutes. B. Every 5 occurrences of the behavior. C. Every 3-7 occurrences of the behavior D. Every 3 minutes.

Question 52:

The BCBA instructs you to measure the time between the end of one response and the beginning of the same response. What continuous measurement procedure is being implemented?

A. Whole Interval B. IRT C. Latency D. Duration

Question 53:

What type of chaining procedure consists of prompting each step until the final step, which the learner then completes independently?

A. Forward B. Backward C. Total Task D. None of these

Question 54:

A differential reinforcement procedure where all behaviors EXCEPT one specific behavior are reinforced is referred to as ___?

A. DRL B. DRO C. DRA D. DRH

Question 55:

Ava is updating a line graph with new data points after each session. What should she do if she notices a mistake in a previous data entry?

A. Erase the previous data and leave it blank B. Ignore the mistake and continue plotting new data C. Ask the client to report what actually happened D. Make a correction but keep a record of the original data

Question 56:

Which of the following best describes an extinction burst?

A. A temporary increase in behavior when extinction is first implemented B. The reappearance of a behavior that was previously extinguished C. A decrease in behavior when extinction is first implemented D. The immediate disappearance of a behavior when extinction is implemented

Question 57:

Your daughter struggles in reading class, so you are referred to a specialist. The specialist informs you that they want your daughter to complete a 5-day assessment before the intervention starts to gather data. What type of data is the specialist gathering?

A. Frequency B. Maintenance C. Baseline D. Intervention

Question 58:

A BCBA instructs you to use whole interval recording. This means you should:

A. Record if behavior occurs at any time in the interval B. Record if behavior occurs during the entire interval C. Record at the end of interval only D. Use a stopwatch

Question 59:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

A. Parent B. BCBA C. RBT D. School principal

Question 60:

What does IOA stand for in ABA?

A. Interobserver Accuracy B. Internal Observer Agreement C. Interobserver Agreement D. Internal Objective Assessment

Question 61:

Which of the following is not part of the preparation process before collecting data?

A. Gather clickers B. Review paper data sheets and grab pen C. Record the data from yesterday session D. Locate and reset timers

Question 62:

Olivia is working on a puzzle with her mom in the kitchen. Suddenly, Olivia's sister asks for help with her math homework, and their mom leaves to assist her. After five minutes of being alone, Olivia starts banging her fists on the table. Based on this scenario, what is the most likely function of Olivia's behavior?

A. Attention B. Anger C. Escape D. Tangible

Question 63:

Ava's client engages in aggressive behavior to escape non-preferred tasks. Instead of allowing him to escape, Ava modifies his work schedule to include frequent breaks so he doesn't feel overwhelmed. What type of antecedent strategy is she using?

A. Task Modification B. Positive Punishment C. Escape Extinction D. Functional Communication Training

Question 64:

Mark hits his peers at preschool to get their attention. His team implements a procedure where everyone limits attention toward Mark when he hits his peers. Instead, he receives verbal praise when engaging in behaviors that keep his hands busy. Clapping, playing with legos, etc. What type of procedure does this entail?

A. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors B. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors. C. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors D. Differential reinforcement of low levels of behaviors

Question 65:

All of the following are acceptable in a professional relationship between an RBT and a supervising BCBA EXCEPT:

A. The RBT implements the treatment plan as directed no matter what B. The RBT contributes ideas and input about the shared client C. The BCBA provides feedback to the RBT about the RBT's performance in the field D. The BCBA can request that the RBT assist in parent training and functional behavior assessments

Question 66:

Ella, an RBT, notes that her client, Mason, finishes a math problem and begins the next one 20 seconds later. What type of measurement is Ella collecting?

A. Latency B. Rate C. Duration D. IRT

Question 67:

This principle of behavior occurs when a behavior is followed immediately by the removal of a stimulus that increases the future frequency of that behavior:

A. Response cost B. Escape extinction C. Negative reinforcement D. Positive punishment

Question 68:

Milana wants to measure the amount of time that passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect?

A. Duration B. Response Latency C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Rate

Question 69:

What is the definition of latency in behavior measurement?

A. The time from the end of one behavior to the start of the next behavior B. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a given stimulus C. The total time a behavior occurs D. The number of times a behavior occurs

Question 70:

Your client is working on a multi-step household chore consisting of 7 steps. Your BCBA instructs you to teach this skill using a chaining procedure. Your learner can do 5 out of the 7 steps at baseline independently. Which type of chaining procedure would you use?

A. Forward Chaining B. Total Task Chaining C. Task Analysis D. Backward Chaining

Question 71:

Which is a defining feature of momentary time sampling?

A. Record at beginning of interval B. Record at end of interval C. Record if behavior occurs at any time D. Count every behavior

Question 72:

You are assisting your supervisor with parent training. During the meeting, the parent mentioned that getting ready for school is a constant struggle. Your BCBA suggests an intervention where the child can watch TV for 20 minutes in the morning if they get dressed and ready for school on time. Implementing this intervention establishes a ___?

A. Punisher B. Contingency C. Preference D. Function

Question 73:

Ethan, an RBT, is teaching his client, Leo, how to greet people. At first, he rewards Leo for saying "hi" to his family members. Later, he reinforces him for greeting teachers and classmates as well. What principle is Ethan applying?

A. Extinction B. Generalization C. Differential Reinforcement D. Discrimination Training

Question 74:

The first thing you do when preparing for data collection is:

A. Define the target behavior B. Graph last week’s data C. Review attendance D. Eat lunch

Question 75:

What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

A. To identify items and activities that are reinforcing to an individual. B. To identify why the individual engages in a particular behavior. C. To identify which stimuli a person prefers D. To assess skill deficits