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RBT- Preference Assessments Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Rated A+
What is a preference assessment? - Answers - A tool to systematically identify preferred stimuli
that may fun as reinforcers for your client.
(identify "what" client is willing to work for)
Why do we need preference...
RBT- Preference Assessments Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Rated A+
What is a preference assessment? - Answers - A tool to systematically identify preferred stimuli
that may fun as reinforcers for your client.
(identify "what" client is willing to work for)
Why do we need preference assessments? - Answers - To determine what may be reinforcing to the
client
- Effective reinforcers increase the likelihood that the
client will engage in the same desired behavior in the
future.
What do we know about preferences? - Answers - Preferences change overtime (motivation)
morning session: bubbles
afternoon session: not interested in bubbles anymore
- Preferences change when items are put into competition
with other items
- Preferences change w/ other environmental influences
(hot, raining, lack of sleep, setting)
- It's important to assess preferences so alternatives can
be identified
- Verbal self-report is not as reliable as a physical choice
"What do you want to play when we are done?"
"puzzles" present both "chooses something else"
- Must assess preferences often - motivation always change
- Important to conduct preference assessments several
times across session
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, How do you pick what may function as a reinforcer to the client? "most motivating" - Answers - Both
indirect and direct strategies can be used
+ caregiver report (parents, teachers, etc.)
+ self report
+ Free Operant Preference Assessment
+ Structure Preference Assessment
Caregiver Report: Good starting point - Answers Parents and caregivers can be useful as you determine
what
groups of items may function as reinforcers.
- may include siblings, friends, teachers, etc.
You cannot rely solely on this information as the caregivers
ability to predict is not reliable
"..... really likes his new dinosaur books"
- Several tools available:
+ The reinforcer assessment for individual w/ severe
disabilities (RAISD)
+ BCBA will determine what tools will be used
+ Therapist should follow the instructions of the program
supervisor/BCBA
Self Report: - Answers - Depending on individual's verbal skills, you may be able
to ask them what they want
+ Open-ended questions "what do you want to work for"
+ List of choices (work for _____ or _______ )
+ Rank order a list of choices (most preferred to least)
- This could be vocal question, written question, survey
- Keep in mind ....
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