75 RBT Practice Scenarios (Exam Simulation #6)

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

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

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

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

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

6. When using shaping, the behavior is:

7. What is the best method to fade prompts?

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

9. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

15. When documenting a session, the RBT should:

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. What is task analysis used for?

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

24. Which behavior is best measured with latency recording?

25. A mand is best described as:

26. What is an example of contrived reinforcement?

27. The latency of a behavior refers to:

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

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

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

31. When should you collect data during a session?

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

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

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

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

36. You should collect ABC data when:

37. What is behavior momentum?

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

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

40. During skill acquisition, reinforcement should be:

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

42. What is the main purpose of reinforcement?

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

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

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

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

47. What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

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

49. What does pairing refer to in ABA?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

58. What is an example of a natural reinforcer?

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

60. Who is responsible for designing skill acquisition plans?

61. Data should be collected:

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

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

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

65. Which is an example of automatic reinforcement?

66. RBTs must maintain confidentiality unless:

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

68. What is stimulus control?

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

70. A fixed interval reinforcement schedule delivers reinforcement:

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

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

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

74. Why is data collection important in ABA?

75. The three-term contingency includes: