Mock RBT Final Exam: Quiz!
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- 1.
The process of breaking a sequence of a series of skills or behaviors into teachable units:
- A.
Task Analysis
- B.
Check Mark System
- C.
Discrete Trail Training
- D.
Temporal Extent
Correct Answer
A. Task Analysis -
- 2.
The overall direction taken by the data path is:
- A.
Trend
- B.
Movement
- C.
Data Result
- D.
Consistency
Correct Answer
A. Trend -
- 3.
A therapist who has read the previous session note, prepared for programs and has all data collection means ready is a:
- A.
Therapist ready to go home
- B.
Therapist ready for an initial assessment
- C.
Therapist ready to abandon the client
- D.
Therapist ready for data collection
Correct Answer
D. Therapist ready for data collection -
- 4.
ABA is a(n) ______, which means it aids with:
- A.
Mentalistic approach, enabling individuals to be held accountable
- B.
Evidence Based Science, speculations
- C.
Speculative Science, optimizing effectiveness
- D.
Evidence Based Science, achieving ethical standards and optimizing effectivness
Correct Answer
D. Evidence Based Science, achieving ethical standards and optimizing effectivness -
- 5.
Your client has been receiving services consistently for the past 6 months. His mother calls the scheduling department to let them know that they are going on a cruise for 3 weeks and will not have therapy during this time frame. How might this be represented on a graph?
- A.
Dashed condition change line
- B.
Solid Condition Change line
- C.
Zig zig phase change line
- D.
Dashed phase change line
Correct Answer
A. Dashed condition change line -
- 6.
The vertical representation of the average data values is called:
- A.
Zero Trend
- B.
Direction
- C.
Degree
- D.
Level
Correct Answer
D. LevelExplanation
Be sure to review the graph's visual representation [pg 26]Rate this question:
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- 7.
The most common graph used in ABA is a:
- A.
Connective Graph
- B.
Line Graph
- C.
Bar Graph
- D.
Cumulative Record
Correct Answer
B. Line GraphExplanation
Check out page 27, Line graph is most commonRate this question:
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- 8.
Identify the missing condition change: Baseline - Intervention -___________- Maintenance
- A.
Generalization
- B.
Phase Change
- C.
Mastery
- D.
Assessment
Correct Answer
A. GeneralizationExplanation
Pg 27 - Baseline - Intervention - Generalization - MaintenanceRate this question:
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- 9.
Identify which measurement procedure was used: During a 10-second observation interval, if the client chewed his fingernails at any time the therapist would mark this as an "occurrence".
- A.
Whole Interval
- B.
Partial Interval
- C.
Momentary Time Sampling
- D.
Freqeuncy
Correct Answer
B. Partial Interval -
- 10.
Define whole interval measurement procedure:
- A.
Observer records whether the target behavior occurred during an instance of the interval
- B.
Observer records whether the target behavior occurred at the end of the interval
- C.
Observer records whether the target behavior did not occur
- D.
Observer records whether the target behavior occurred during the entire interval
Correct Answer
A. Observer records whether the target behavior occurred during an instance of the intervalExplanation
Pg 30 - The behavior is recorded as “occurred” if it is observed during the entire interval assigned.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A continuous measurment procedure is defined as:
- A.
All instances of the response are detected during an observation period
- B.
Some instances of the response are detected during an observation period
- C.
No instances of the response are detected during an observation period
- D.
All stimuli detected during an observation period
Correct Answer
A. All instances of the response are detected during an observation period -
- 12.
Identify which measurement procedure is used: Jennifer is keeping track of how long it takes her sister to get started with a task. She asked her sister to bring her the phone charger and started her stopwatch. After 12 minutes, her sister got off the couch and started walking to the charging station (at this time Jennifer stopped the timer).
- A.
Latency
- B.
Duration
- C.
Inter response time
- D.
Count
Correct Answer
A. LatencyExplanation
Pg 29- Latency; Time between the delivery of the stimulus and start of initiation of the responseRate this question:
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- 13.
Identify the measurement procedure used: Jasmine counted 15 swans at the pool today
- A.
Frequency
- B.
Duration
- C.
Rate
- D.
Count
Correct Answer
D. CountExplanation
Pg 29 - Count; Add the behaviors or items that occurRate this question:
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- 14.
Identify the measurement procedure used: Jasmine tends to procrastinate when she has math homework to do. She decided to self monitor her procrastination during a 1 hour study session and identified the following: 1. Making tea - 12 minutes 2. Checking email - 14 minutes 3. Doodles - 6 minutes In total, she procrastinated 32 minutes of her 1 hr study session
- A.
Duration per occurrence
- B.
Latency
- C.
Count
- D.
Total per session
Correct Answer
D. Total per sessionExplanation
pg 29- Duration; Total per session, because the last sentence describes the total of the sessionRate this question:
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- 15.
Define inter-response time:
- A.
Presence or absence of behaviors are recorded
- B.
Elapsed time between two successive responses
- C.
A schedule of reinforcement in alternating succession
- D.
Intensity at which a response is identified
Correct Answer
B. Elapsed time between two successive responsesExplanation
Pg 29- The amount of time between two response Be sure to pick up on keywords!! It might not look exactly like the definition you learend but the key components are thereRate this question:
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- 16.
______ is defined as a quantifiable measure to or dimension of behavior in ABA.
- A.
Data
- B.
Recording
- C.
Graph
- D.
Measurement
Correct Answer
A. DataExplanation
Pg 26 - Data: • Data is defined as factual information used as a basis for reasoning, discussion or calculation.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Joe is taking data on how many times he hiccups during the day. The data is represented below: Day 1- 14 hiccups Day 2- 29 hiccups Day 3- 1 hiccup Day 4- 17 hiccups Day 5- 12 hiccups How might you interpret this data on a graph?
- A.
There is a high level of variability
- B.
There is no variability
- C.
There is some level of variability
- D.
There is an upward trend
Correct Answer
A. There is a high level of variabilityExplanation
Variability–If the data’s values are consistent or jump from point to pointRate this question:
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- 18.
A temporary increase in behaviors during a behavior reduction procedure is:
- A.
Extinction Burst
- B.
DRL
- C.
Spontaneous Recovery
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
A. Extinction BurstExplanation
Pg 15- Extinction • A procedure in which reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued as a result of occurrence of that behavior decreases in the future.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Applied Behavioral Analysis has fundamental roots in behavior reduction and decreasing problem behaviors because:
- A.
Behavior Analysts can rationally think of the clients emotions and stop them
- B.
The parents of the client are able to operationally define the problem behavior
- C.
A behavior analyst and the team are trained to ignore every behavior
- D.
Behavior analysts observe, test and prove a hypothesis
Correct Answer
D. Behavior analysts observe, test and prove a hypothesisExplanation
Pg 9 - ABA is a science! We analyze and determine the function of behavior in different ways! (Remember B-04...FBA’s)
• Other sciences, such as traditional psychology, target various other (very important) components, but ABA observes, tests and proves the hypothesis!Rate this question:
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- 20.
Determine whether the scenario was executed appropriately for behavior reduction: James (client) is engaging in problem behavior at school after lunch time. He will engage in severe tantrums for over 15 minutes which then result in him urinating his pants. After an FBA, the BCBA determined that Jame's was engaging in such behaviors because he needed to use the restroom and did not have the skills to communicate this. The BCBA trained the staff to use his PECS book and exchange the "potty" icon for a trip to the bathroom. His tantrum behavior and soiling himself have now been non-existent.
- A.
No, the BCBA did not target the problem behavior
- B.
Yes, the BCBA provided a replacement behavior and trained staff
- C.
Yes, the client will never engage in problem behavior again
- D.
No, the BCBA is causing the client to be embarrassed carrying his PECS book with him everywhere they go
Correct Answer
B. Yes, the BCBA provided a replacement behavior and trained staff -
- 21.
Determine the function of behavior: Jessa is a new client at ABA4U. She is receiving 40 hours of ABA weekly in a clinic setting. Her therapists have been working on gaining instructional control and taking ABC data to track her behaviors. Below is the data: Antecedent (A) Behavior (B) Consequence (C) -- The demand of "give me block" is placed on her (A) Jessa gets up from her workstation and hides in a corner (B) The demand is removed and the client plays peekaboo (C)
- A.
Escape
- B.
Access to tangibles
- C.
Automatic
- D.
Attention
Correct Answer
A. EscapeExplanation
Pg 9 - Remember SEATRate this question:
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- 22.
If a supervisor provides you a behavior reduction procedure, what else needs to be given at the same time?
- A.
An extinction procedure
- B.
A skill target
- C.
Nothing
- D.
A replacement behavior
Correct Answer
D. A replacement behaviorExplanation
Pg 9 - Behavior Reduction; In simple terms – we are reducing or eliminating the problem behavior and replacing it with something more appropriate!Rate this question:
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- 23.
Assessment is defined as:
- A.
The process of gathering information about the client to determine what they currently know and what their needs are
- B.
The RBT gathering information for the BCBA to assist with future programming
- C.
Gathering only baseline data for the BCBA's knowledge
- D.
The formal administration of the test for insurance purposes
Correct Answer
A. The process of gathering information about the client to determine what they currently know and what their needs areExplanation
Remember: Assessments can be formal (administrative testing such as the VBMAPP) or informal (interviews, discussions and questionnaires). The only person who is allowed to run any type of assessment is the BCBA - RBT's are allowed to help but their sole responsibility is to assist. Assessments are critical for more than just baseline. On going assessments are critical to test the clients current and past skills as well. This shows us we are continuing to progress and learn skills.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Jamie is assisting her BCBA during the assessment process. As her BCBA is struggling to gain compliance with the client Jamie continues to sit with her clipboard taking frequency data due to her understanding that RBT's are not allowed to take part during the direct assessment process. Is Jamie misinformed?
- A.
No, Jamie is doing nothing wrong. She should not be helping since that is the BCBA's job and she's doing her BCBA a favor by taking data
- B.
Yes, Jamie is allowed to assist during the assessment process. She should be assisting in behavioral management if she sees the BCBA is struggling.
- C.
Yes, Jamie should be running the entire assessment and the BCBA should be observing.
- D.
No, Jamie is doing nothing wrong. As an RBT she can only take data for her BCBA
Correct Answer
B. Yes, Jamie is allowed to assist during the assessment process. She should be assisting in behavioral management if she sees the BCBA is struggling. -
- 25.
Who provides the ASD diagnosis?
- A.
SLP
- B.
BCBA
- C.
Licensed Psychologist
- D.
BCBA-D
Correct Answer
C. Licensed Psychologist -
- 26.
A BCBA asks her current therapist about the client's skill set when it comes to identifying numbers. This can be described as?
- A.
Providing information in an informal presentation
- B.
Assisting in behavioral management
- C.
Probing various skills
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Providing information in an informal presentationExplanation
The question only asks us about the skill - and not to run it or try it. If the BCBA had asked the therapist to "Try and see what numbers the client can count to" it would then be probing skills. In this case the BCBA only asks.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Of the following direct assessments which can an RBT NOT assist with?
- A.
VB-MAPP
- B.
PEAK
- C.
ABLLS-R
- D.
Intelligence quotient (IQ)
Correct Answer
D. Intelligence quotient (IQ)Explanation
An IQ test is something that can only be administered by a psychologist. It IS a direct assessment, just not one a BCBA or RBT can runRate this question:
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- 28.
The 4 Functions of Behavior are:
- A.
Sensory/Edibles/Attention/Tangible
- B.
Seclusion/Escape/Attention/Tangibles
- C.
Sensory/Escape/Attention/Tangible
- D.
Seclusion/ Entertainment/ Aggression/ Treatment
Correct Answer
C. Sensory/Escape/Attention/Tangible -
- 29.
Identify the function of behavior in the following scenario: Jesse enjoys the wilderness but has a phobia of spiders and bumblebees. On his hike this morning he felt a pinch on his left arm and noticed a bee stung him! He ran straight to the car for his bug spray. Identify the function of him running to his car?
- A.
Escape
- B.
Sensory
- C.
Attention
- D.
Tangible
Correct Answer
A. EscapeExplanation
He is running away from the bees- EscapeRate this question:
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- 30.
Identify the function of behavior in the following scenario: Jesse enjoys the wilderness but has a phobia of spiders and bumblebees. On his hike this morning he felt a pinch on his left arm and noticed a bee stung him! He ran straight to the car for his bug spray. Identify the function of him putting on bug spray?
- A.
Tangible
- B.
Escape
- C.
Antecedent
- D.
Sensory
Correct Answer
D. Sensory -
- 31.
Client preferences can be collected in various ways. Which of these is not one of them?
- A.
Caregiver interview
- B.
Direct observation
- C.
A doctor report from 2 years ago
- D.
Systematic Assessment
Correct Answer
C. A doctor report from 2 years ago -
- 32.
Lucy began her session with a preference assessment where she assumed her client has at least 2 items that were reinforcing. She provides her client with a choice of a car in her left hand and a ball in her right. Every time the client picks the car in her left hand but drops it on the ground a few seconds after choosing it. Lucy then decides to place the ball in her left hand and car in her right. The client now chooses the ball each time, dropping it on the ground after a few seconds after choosing it. What preference assessment should Lucy use and why?
- A.
A single stimulus, because the client is struggling with choosing a motivating item - he is choosing based on the side rather then reinforcer
- B.
A single stimulus, because the client has at least 2 reinforcing items in his repertoire
- C.
A Paired stimulus, because the client is showing an interest in the item he chose
- D.
Multiple stimuls without replacement because the client is able to pick an item based on motivation
Correct Answer
A. A single stimulus, because the client is struggling with choosing a motivating item - he is choosing based on the side rather then reinforcerExplanation
Be sure to read the question carefully- it asks what she SHOULD use not what she IS using She IS using the Paried Stimulus- but its not working. She SHOULD use the single because the client is picking based on sides rather then itemRate this question:
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- 33.
Identify the preference assessment below: James (client) has little to no interest in items and struggles to understand likes or dislikes. The therapists wants to identify various reinforcers to be used during the session. Based on his mom's report James likes items with wheels and anything that lights up. The therapist arrives at the home a few minutes early and places a few trains and trucks on higher shelves.
- A.
Free Operant Preference Assessment; Contrived
- B.
Free Operant Preference Assessment; Naturalistic
- C.
Single Stimulus Preference Assessment; Contrived
- D.
Single Stimulus; Naturalistic
Correct Answer
A. Free Operant Preference Assessment; Contrived -
- 34.
If a child is able to select reinforcers without choosing the same side but, engages in problem behavior if the preferred item or toy is taken away it is recommended to use:
- A.
Paired Stimulus
- B.
Multiple Stimulus with replacement
- C.
Multiple Stimulus with out replacement
- D.
Free operant
Correct Answer
B. Multiple Stimulus with replacement -
- 35.
RBT's and Behavior Technicians are allowed to conduct preference assessments without the supervision of the BCBA
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
YES! Please make sure you do this!!! Find your clients motivation - your session will run so much smoother and fun!Rate this question:
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- 36.
Lucy is running a preference assessment for her client. She had lined up 5 items and asks the client to pick his favorite toy. Once her client picks the item she provides him a count down to place the chosen item in the basket and rearranges the remaining items. Which preference assessment did she use?
- A.
Multiple Stimulus without replacement
- B.
Multiple Stimulus with replacement
- C.
Free operant
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Multiple Stimulus without replacement -
- 37.
Vanessa began her session with a preference assessment where she assumed her client has at least 2 items that were reinforcing. She provides her client with a choice of a car in her left hand and a ball in her right. Every time the client picks the car in her left hand but drops it on the ground a few seconds after choosing it. Lucy then decides to place the ball in her left hand and car in her right. The client now chooses the ball each time, dropping it on the ground after a few seconds after choosing it. What preference assessment did Lucy use?
- A.
Single Stimulus
- B.
Multiple Stimulus with replacement
- C.
Multiple Stimulus with out replacement
- D.
Paired Stimulus
Correct Answer
D. Paired Stimulus -
- 38.
FBA stands for:
- A.
Function Based Assessment
- B.
Functional Behavioral Accountability
- C.
Fading Behavioral Aggression
- D.
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Correct Answer
D. Functional Behavioral Assessment -
- 39.
Generalization is defined as:
- A.
Teaching the skill during session
- B.
Applying the skill to various activities within the learning environment
- C.
Provide the same script in order to continue continuity
- D.
The process of taking the skill learned and applying to multiple settings, people and items
Correct Answer
D. The process of taking the skill learned and applying to multiple settings, people and items -
- 40.
A therapist provides a check mark every 6 times the client responds correctly. Once the client earns all 3 checkmarks she can earn her reinforcer. What type of schedule of reinforcement is this?
- A.
Variable Ratio
- B.
Fixed Ratio
- C.
Fixed Interval
- D.
Variable Interval
Correct Answer
A. Variable Ratio -
- 41.
A parent has successfully potty trained her son. She placed him on a continuous schedule of reinforcement ensuring he would receive his most preferred items each time he was successful. She now would like to provide reinforcement on average every 3 times he uses the restroom. What type of schedule of reinforcement is she using?
- A.
Variable Interval
- B.
Variable Ratio
- C.
Fixed Ratio
- D.
Fixed Interval
Correct Answer
B. Variable Ratio -
- 42.
A behavior technician is running a DTT program based on current items in the client's room. At this time the client has no functional communication and often erupts into tears. To run this program the behavior technician lines up 4 items and asks the client "what is this?" The client is able to identify the following items independently - ball, train, elephant, and bubbles. After several days of running this program, the client gestures the therapist to the room and points to the train on a higher ledge and says "train" where the therapist promptly takes it down and the client begins to play. What type of stimulus transfer procedure was shown?
- A.
Point to mand
- B.
Mand to tact
- C.
Tact to mand
- D.
Tact to reinforcement
Correct Answer
C. Tact to mand -
- 43.
A skill acquisition plan provides the behavior technician with a detailed description of what and how to teach the client. Which component is critical to the skill acquisition plan?
- A.
Reactive procedures if the client engages problem behaviors
- B.
Clients spiritual values
- C.
Medically relevant information (e.g. current doctor)
- D.
An extensive list of non-preffereditems to be avoided during the program
Correct Answer
A. Reactive procedures if the client engages problem behaviors -
- 44.
A behavior technician was running a pairing program with various toys. The clients most preferred item, for the time being, are m&ms. The therapist would present the client with a short duration of coloring (3-5 seconds) and provide an M&M. This process took place for the next few weeks and gradually increased in duration. To the therapist's surprise when she presented the client a choice of an M&M or coloring the client chose to color. The M&M served as a ______ reinforcer and the coloring served as a ________ reinforcer.
- A.
Unconditioned, Primary
- B.
Primary, Automatic
- C.
Learned, Unconditioned
- D.
Unconditioned, Conditioned
Correct Answer
D. Unconditioned, Conditioned -
- 45.
A client is learning independent life skills, one of which she is learning to cook for herself. A preferred meal she knows how to start is mac and cheese. The BCBA has set up a task analysis where the client follows the first three steps independently, and then the therapists assist with the remaining steps using the least intrusive prompts for this client which is gestural. What method of task analysis teaching is being used?
- A.
Backwards Chaining
- B.
Backwards with gestural prompts chaining
- C.
Forward chaining
- D.
Forwards with gestural prompts chaining
Correct Answer
C. Forward chainingExplanation
Don't get caught up in the trick answers - Remember there are only 3 types of tasks analyses; forward, backwards, and total. If the question doesn't ask about promoting types its not the correct answerRate this question:
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- 46.
You present a client an array of 4 toys. The client chooses the leftmost toy (a bear). You then rearrange your array and allow the client to choose again, where he chooses the leftmost toy (a car). This occurs with the remaining toys. What can be assumed of the clients responding?
- A.
The clients preference hierarchy is the bear first then the car
- B.
The client is indifferent about the toy because he chose the same toy each time
- C.
The client engages in a position bias in which his responses are incorrect due to inconsistency
- D.
The client engages in non compliance and is seeking attention
Correct Answer
C. The client engages in a position bias in which his responses are incorrect due to inconsistency -
- 47.
A client is learning colors during a table time rotation. The therapist provides a card and asks the client what color he sees. What type of teaching strategy is this?
- A.
Incidental
- B.
Naturalistic
- C.
Discrete Trial Training
- D.
Task Analysis
Correct Answer
C. Discrete Trial Training -
- 48.
Gathering information about the client to determine what they currently know and what their needs are is defined as:
- A.
Assessment
- B.
Scavenger Hunt
- C.
Interview Intake
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. Assessment -
- 49.
As a behavior therapist, you are asked to sit in during the client's assessment meeting. Your BCBA is discussing current goals and scores of where the client was at. She mentions a skill deficit in an area you have worked on previously with this client. How should the team interpret these scores and goals?
- A.
The BCBA should mention that the scores are a true reflection of the client's skills. Many factors may affect the assessment process but the scores don't lie
- B.
The BCBA should mention that the scores may not be a true reflection of the client's skills. Many factors may affect the assessment process
- C.
The parents should speak up because they their child's skills set better then the BCBA
- D.
The BCBA is a certified professional, she knows best
Correct Answer
B. The BCBA should mention that the scores may not be a true reflection of the client's skills. Many factors may affect the assessment process -
- 50.
A parent suspects her child may be on the spectrum because of delayed speech and problem behaviors. Can a BCBA provide this diagnosis?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Only a BCBA-D
- D.
Only a SLP
Correct Answer
B. No -
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