RBT Practice Exam 4

1. Which behavior would violate the RBT’s code of ethics?

2. What is the first step an RBT should take if they make an error in documentation?

3. Which behavior change strategy involves reinforcing behavior that is incompatible with the problem behavior?

4. What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

5. What is an extinction burst?

6. An RBT notices that a client’s behavior plan suggests using non-contingent reinforcement (NCR). How should the RBT implement this?

7. Which of the following is considered an antecedent strategy for behavior reduction?

8. In a DRO, you reinforce:

9. How can a value-altering effect of a motivating operation be best described?

10. When using extinction, you:

11. How frequently should an RBT document their data?

12. How should an RBT respond if a client’s behavior becomes physically aggressive during a session?

13. When should an RBT share session documentation with other team members?

14. Which of the following is NOT a function of behavior?

15. If an RBT observes another team member violating ethical guidelines, what should they do?

16. When someone responds with physical aggression or property destruction after being given demands or asked to comply, what action is likely to quickly de-escalate these severe episodes in an emergency situation?

17. What is one of the core responsibilities of an RBT?

18. What should an RBT do if they encounter a situation outside of their scope of practice?

19. Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1) is mainly used to _ _ _ and it is the same as _ _ _

20. A client receives reinforcement every other time she picks a card from the PECS board. No matter which card she chooses, she gets 10 seconds of attention. What type of reinforcement schedule is being used in this example?

21. Which of the following is a proactive strategy for behavior reduction?

22. If an RBT receives an assignment that conflicts with their ethical obligations, what is the appropriate action?

23. What should an RBT do to maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families?

24. During _ _ _ a behavior that is both desirable and topographically incompatible with the target behavior is reinforced.

25. When implementing behavior reduction strategies, how often should data be collected?

26. What should an RBT do if a client’s parent requests information that could breach confidentiality?

27. In which type of reinforcement is a reward given only if the problem behavior doesn’t happen during a set time period—and if the behavior does occur, the timer resets and the reward is delayed?

28. During _ _ _ stimuli are modified or manipulated so the desired behavior has a higher provability to occur and the contrary for undesired behaviors.

29. What is the differential reinforcement procedure called where all behaviors except one specific behavior are reinforced?

30. Thomas tends to hit his classmates at preschool to get their attention. To address this, his team starts limiting attention when he hits and instead gives him praise when he does things like clapping or playing with Legos to keep his hands busy. What kind of behavior intervention procedure is being used here?

31. What is an appropriate way for an RBT to respond to feedback from their supervisor?

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

33. Stimulus changes that occur right after a behavior are referred to as:

34. What is the primary role of an RBT in the behavior analysis service delivery?

35. When should an RBT seek guidance from their supervisor?

36. What is the main goal of behavior reduction strategies?

37. A client engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) when denied access to a preferred item. What should the RBT do?

38. When implementing extinction, an RBT should be prepared for:

39. How should an RBT respond if they feel inadequately trained to handle a specific client’s behavior?

40. Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment are _ _ _

41. Why is it important for an RBT to stay within their scope of practice?

42. What action should an RBT take if a client starts displaying a new problematic behavior that was not included in the behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

43. Which of the following variables would not be necessary to communicate with your BCBA immediately?

44. A supervisor has noted an increase in a client’s problematic behavior after an extinction procedure was put in place. How should the RBT respond?

45. Which of the following is an example of maintaining client dignity?

46. Which of the following should be included in session notes?

47. During a session, a client repeatedly throws toys when asked to transition to another activity. Which strategy should the RBT use to prevent this behavior?

48. In a session, a client was given a math problem. They read the question, answered it, and earned 3 points for getting it right. What was the discriminative stimulus in this scenario?

49. What should an RBT do if they are unable to collect data during a session?

50. An RBT suspects that a client may be experiencing abuse. What should they do?