Which of the following statements made by an RBT to a parent shows that the RBT is practicing a "non-
judgmental approach?" - ANSWER-"Sometimes it is hard to be consistent with the visual schedule. How
do you think we could make this a bit simpler to use?"
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue was
delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - ANSWER-Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection procedure would
be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - ANSWER-Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times a
learner says, "Oh no!" - ANSWER-Frequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-task for an entire
10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10 seconds, he marks no.
What type of data recording is Jamaal using? - ANSWER-Whole interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to: - ANSWER-Being able to observe and measure behavior
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - ANSWER-When 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the
same time during the display of the behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment process? -
ANSWER-RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence? - ANSWER-An
RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
, Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the behavior
intervention process? - ANSWER-Collecting frequency data during an observation of the learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - ANSWER-So learners can
increase overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves: - ANSWER-Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - ANSWER-A discriminative
stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - ANSWER-Errorless learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? - ANSWER-The
reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan: - ANSWER-Tell the behavior technician what to
present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - ANSWER-Arms up, stand up, and touch
head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - ANSWER-Crying when wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic
teaching session? - ANSWER-Watch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: - ANSWER-Setting an interval for the
problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed
Extinction works by: - ANSWER-bruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
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