75 RBT Practice Scenarios (Exam Simulation #6)

1. The three-term contingency includes:

2. What does pairing refer to in ABA?

3. Which type of prompt is considered the least intrusive?

4. What is the best response when a client engages in behavior for attention?

5. What is an example of contrived reinforcement?

6. When should you communicate concerns about a client’s progress?

7. A client is given a token each time they complete a task, which can later be exchanged for a toy. This is an example of:

8. What should you do if you make an error while collecting data?

9. Which is an example of automatic reinforcement?

10. Why is data collection important in ABA?

11. RBTs must maintain confidentiality unless:

12. Which of the following is the most objective way to describe behavior?

13. Which is the first step of a discrete trial?

14. What is the best way to ensure consistency across team members when implementing a behavior plan?

15. Which of the following best describes “generalization”?

16. The latency of a behavior refers to:

17. Which of the following is considered a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

18. A child receives candy after every 3 correct answers. What type of schedule is this?

19. Which of the following is an example of continuous measurement?

20. If a client begins to hit their head every time you remove a toy, what is the likely function of the behavior?

21. A fixed interval reinforcement schedule delivers reinforcement:

22. You should collect ABC data when:

23. Reinforcing a behavior only after a specific amount of time has passed is called:

24. Which behavior is best measured with latency recording?

25. Data should be collected:

26. A prompt that occurs before the instruction is known as a:

27. What should an RBT do if a parent asks about changing a treatment goal?

28. What is behavior momentum?

29. A behavior that looks different but serves the same function is known as:

30. When should reinforcement be delivered for best learning results?

31. Which behavior is defined in observable and measurable terms?

32. Which prompting strategy provides the most help first and then fades support?

33. What is an example of a socially mediated reinforcer?

34. If a client shows mastery on a skill in one setting, what should you do next?

35. How should RBTs respond to client progress or lack thereof?

36. During skill acquisition, reinforcement should be:

37. What is one function of behavior that involves escaping or avoiding something unpleasant?

38. When documenting a session, the RBT should:

39. Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

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

41. Who is responsible for designing skill acquisition plans?

42. Which behavior is the best candidate for skill replacement?

43. Which of the following is an example of partial interval recording?

44. If a client responds correctly without a prompt, you should:

45. What is the main purpose of reinforcement?

46. When should reinforcement be delivered during discrete trial training?

47. What is the best method to fade prompts?

48. When should you collect data during a session?

49. If a client engages in behavior outside their normal pattern, an RBT should:

50. A child says “bottle” when they see a bottle. This is an example of a:

51. What type of reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses?

52. A DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior) procedure reinforces:

53. What is one way an RBT can ensure ethical practice?

54. What should an RBT do before starting a session?

55. What is stimulus control?

56. What is the best way to handle a situation when a client engages in dangerous behavior?

57. What is the role of the RBT in the assessment process?

58. When graphing data, which axis is labeled with time (e.g., sessions or dates)?

59. What should an RBT do if they are unsure how to implement a procedure?

60. Which guideline should an RBT follow during a crisis?

61. What is an example of a natural reinforcer?

62. Which data collection method is best for high-frequency behaviors?

63. A mand is best described as:

64. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

65. A child repeats everything you say. This is an example of:

66. Which of the following is an example of extinction?

67. What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

68. What does the term “mand” refer to in verbal behavior?

69. When using shaping, the behavior is:

70. When teaching a new skill, which reinforcement schedule is most effective initially?

71. What is the main goal of conducting a preference assessment?

72. What is task analysis used for?

73. Which of the following would be considered a setting event?

74. A motivating operation that increases the value of a reinforcer is called a:

75. Which of the following is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?