75 RBT Practice Scenarios (Exam Simulation #6)

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

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

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

4. Data should be collected:

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

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

7. What is task analysis used for?

8. A fixed interval reinforcement schedule delivers reinforcement:

9. Which is an example of automatic reinforcement?

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

11. What is an example of contrived reinforcement?

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

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

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

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

16. What is an example of a natural reinforcer?

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

18. RBTs must maintain confidentiality unless:

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

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

21. What is behavior momentum?

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

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

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

25. A mand is best described as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. When documenting a session, the RBT should:

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

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

37. What is the best method to fade prompts?

38. What is the main purpose of reinforcement?

39. The latency of a behavior refers to:

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

41. What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

42. Why is data collection important in ABA?

43. Who is responsible for designing skill acquisition plans?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

51. You should collect ABC data when:

52. The three-term contingency includes:

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

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

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

56. During skill acquisition, reinforcement should be:

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

58. 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:

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

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

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

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

63. Which behavior is best measured with latency recording?

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

65. When using shaping, the behavior is:

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

67. What is stimulus control?

68. When should you collect data during a session?

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

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

71. What does pairing refer to in ABA?

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

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

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

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