Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - Answer- Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection procedure would be the best to use to determine how long ...
RBT Exam Study Guide 2023 (Graded A)
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - Answer- Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection procedure would be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - Answer- Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times a learner says, "Oh no!" - Answer- Frequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-
task for an entire 10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10 seconds, he marks no. What type of data recording is Jamaal using? - Answer- Whole Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to: - Answer- Being able to observe and measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment process? - Answer- RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - Answer- When 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same time during the display of the behavior
Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence? -
Answer- An RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the behavior intervention process? - Answer- Collecting frequency data during an observation of the learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - Answer- So
learners can increase overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves: - Answer- Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - Answer- A discriminative stimulus (SD) Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - Answer- Errorless Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? - Answer- The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan: - Answer- Tell the behavior technician what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - Answer- Arms up, stand up, and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - Answer- Crying when wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic teaching session? - Answer- Watch the child and look for an opportunity to
intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: - Answer- Setting an interval for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed
Extinction works by: - Answer- Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to: - Answer- Reduce the behavior
Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment
is effective? - Answer- Collecting and reviewing intervention data
A most-to-least prompting sequence involves: - Answer- Moving the prompts to naturally occurring ones
Which of the following is a behavior? - Answer- Running a race
In a token reinforcement system, taking a token away from a client who tore up a piece of paper is an example of: - Answer- Response cost
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: - Answer- Operationally defining the behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? - Answer-
So the behavior's occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller UPPERFRONT. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.39. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
