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RBT Practice Exam 1

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RBT Practice Exam 1 (2nd Edition)

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1. A student repeatedly calls out in class without raising his hand. The teacher implements a response-cost system where the student starts with 10 tokens and loses one each time he calls out without raising his hand. Remaining tokens can be exchanged for preferred activities at the end of the day. What type of intervention is this?

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2. A child engages in tantrum behavior when denied access to preferred items. The behavior intervention plan specifies that staff should remain calm, maintain the denial of access, and only provide attention and access to the item when the child is calm and makes an appropriate request. This intervention is an example of:

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3. An RBT collects data showing that a client correctly responded to 8 out of 10 trials during Monday's session and 7 out of 10 trials during Tuesday's session. What is the average percentage of correct responses across both sessions?

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4. A parent asks an RBT about using a specific alternative therapy they heard about on social media for their child with autism. The therapy is not evidence-based and involves restrictive diets. The most appropriate response would be:

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5. An RBT is documenting progress on a client's goal of independently brushing teeth. Which of the following would be the most objective way to record this data?

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6. An RBT is teaching a child to request items using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). The child can now independently walk to the communication book, select the correct picture, and hand it to a communication partner. According to the PECS protocol, what phase has the child mastered?

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7. A student frequently leaves his desk without permission. The behavior intervention plan specifies that each time he remains in his seat for a 10-minute interval, he earns a token. This intervention is an example of:

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8. An RBT notices that a client's tantrums have increased since a medication change, but the BCBA hasn't asked about medications. What should the RBT do?

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9. An RBT records data on a child's aggressive behavior. Yesterday, the child engaged in 12 instances of aggression over a 4-hour session. Today, the child engaged in 9 instances of aggression during a 2-hour session. Which statement is most accurate?

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10. A client's parent tells an RBT that they're thinking about stopping their child's ADHD medication because they read online that behavior therapy alone can treat ADHD. The most appropriate response from the RBT would be:

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11. An RBT is measuring the duration of a client's tantrums. Over five sessions, the average duration decreased from 8 minutes to 3 minutes. However, the frequency increased from 2 tantrums per session to 5 tantrums per session. How should the RBT interpret this data?

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12. During a multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessment, which of the following procedures is correct?

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13. A student frequently calls out answers without raising his hand. The teacher implements a behavior intervention plan where the student loses one minute of recess time each time he calls out. This intervention is an example of:

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14. An RBT is implementing a behavior reduction program for aggression. The client's parent asks the RBT to use the same procedure with the client's sibling, who is not receiving ABA services but has similar behaviors. The most appropriate response would be:

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15. An RBT is teaching a child to request breaks using a break card. Initially, the RBT physically guides the child to exchange the card whenever signs of frustration appear. Over time, the RBT plans to fade the physical guidance so the child independently uses the card. This teaching strategy is an example of:

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16. A client's treatment plan includes a goal to increase functional communication. The BCBA asks the RBT to collect data on how many times the client uses picture cards to request preferred items. The RBT should:

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17. An RBT is teaching a child to wash hands using a visual schedule showing all steps in sequence. The RBT refers the child to the schedule, saying "What's next?" after each step is completed. This strategy primarily incorporates:

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18. An RBT is teaching a client to request help by raising their hand. Initially, the RBT provides physical prompts to help the client raise their hand. Over time, the RBT begins to fade the prompts by touching the client's elbow, then just tapping the upper arm, and eventually just looking at the client's arm. This prompting strategy is called:

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19. An RBT needs to measure hand-flapping behavior that occurs in rapid succession making it difficult to count individual occurrences. Which measurement procedure would be most appropriate?

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20. A BCBA asks an RBT to conduct a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment for a new client. The RBT places eight items in front of the client and allows the client to select one item. After the client plays with the selected item briefly, the RBT removes that item and rearranges the remaining seven items. This process continues until all items have been selected or the client no longer makes selections. What is the purpose of this assessment?

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21. An RBT is collecting data on a client's vocal stereotypy. The data shows that when the behavior occurs, it typically lasts between 5-10 seconds, happens approximately 25 times per hour, and occurs almost exclusively during independent work times. What dimension of the behavior is NOT being measured in this example?

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22. An RBT is teaching a child to identify emotions. The RBT shows a picture of a smiling face and asks, "How does she feel?" After the child answers correctly, the RBT provides praise and a token. The RBT then shows a picture of a sad face and asks the same question. This teaching strategy is an example of:

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23. An RBT is teaching a child to request "more" when playing with bubbles. The RBT blows bubbles, waits until they pop, then holds up the bubble wand and waits expectantly. If the child doesn't say "more" within 5 seconds, the RBT models saying "more" and immediately blows more bubbles when the child imitates. This teaching procedure is an example of:

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24. A BCBA is conducting a functional analysis of a client's aggressive behavior. During the attention condition, the client engages in high rates of aggression. During the escape condition, rates are moderate. During the tangible and alone conditions, rates are low. Based on this information, what is likely the primary function of the client's aggressive behavior?

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25. A client engages in self-stimulatory behavior (rocking) during instructional time. The behavior intervention plan specifies that the client should receive a 2-minute break for appropriate sitting for 5 minutes. This intervention is an example of:

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26. An RBT is preparing for a team meeting and needs to summarize a client's progress data. The data shows that over 10 sessions, the client's frequency of hand-raising during group activities was: 2, 3, 3, 4, 6, 5, 7, 6, 8, 9. How should the RBT describe this trend?

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27. A client frequently grabs items from peers without asking. The behavior intervention plan specifies that the client should practice asking appropriately for items 10 times before each play session. This intervention component is an example of:

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28. A student engages in property destruction when transitioning between activities. The BCBA implements a token economy where the student earns tokens for completing transitions without property destruction, and can exchange tokens for preferred items. This procedure is an example of:

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29. A student engages in self-injurious behavior by hitting his head. The behavior intervention plan states that when this occurs, staff should block the behavior and redirect to a replacement behavior of squeezing a stress ball. This intervention component is an example of:

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30. An RBT collects data showing that a client engaged in tantrum behavior 15 times during Monday's session, 12 times on Tuesday, 14 times on Wednesday, and 8 times on Thursday. If asked to report the trend in behavior, the RBT should state:

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31. An RBT is working with a child who has recently been diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The child's parents show the RBT rescue medication and explain when and how to administer it in case of a prolonged seizure. The RBT should:

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32. During a paired stimulus preference assessment, a client consistently chooses edible items over toys when both are presented together. However, when only toys are available, the client engages with them appropriately. This information is most useful for:

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33. An RBT is teaching a child to identify letters. The RBT holds up a flashcard with the letter "A" and asks, "What letter is this?" After waiting 5 seconds without a response, the RBT says, "This is the letter A. What letter is this?" and waits for the child to repeat "A." This teaching procedure is an example of:

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34. An RBT is writing a session note and includes the following statement: "Client was being stubborn today and refused to do any work because he was in a bad mood." What is problematic about this documentation?

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35. An RBT is teaching a child to tie shoes. The RBT completes most of the steps but lets the child do the final step of pulling the laces tight. In subsequent sessions, the RBT will have the child complete the last two steps, then three steps, and so on until the child can tie shoes independently. What teaching procedure is being used?

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36. An RBT is teaching a child to brush teeth independently using a 10-step task analysis. The RBT provides physical prompts for steps the child cannot complete independently. After several sessions, the RBT notices the child consistently needs prompts for steps 3, 7, and 9. What would be the most appropriate next step?

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37. An RBT is teaching a client to greet peers by saying "hello" and waving. The RBT first has the client practice in the therapy room with the RBT, then with other staff members, then with peers in different settings like the classroom and playground. This teaching strategy is designed to promote:

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38. An RBT is teaching a child to tie shoes using video modeling. The child watches a video of someone tying shoes, then attempts to imitate the actions. The RBT provides prompts as needed and reinforcement for successful approximations. This intervention package includes:

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39. A student throws materials when frustrated with academic work. The behavior intervention plan specifies that when this occurs, the teacher should calmly say "I see you're frustrated" and offer a break card. If the student appropriately requests a break, they receive a 2-minute break. This intervention is an example of:

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40. A behavior technician collects data on a client's self-injurious behavior (SIB) across five consecutive sessions. The data shows 6 instances on Monday, 4 on Tuesday, 7 on Wednesday, 3 on Thursday, and 2 on Friday. Which statement best represents this data?

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41. An RBT is collecting data on a client's hand-washing skills using a task analysis. The client completes steps 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 independently, but needs prompting for steps 4, 6, 8, and 9. What percentage of steps did the client complete independently?

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42. A child frequently runs away from the table during work sessions. The BCBA implements a procedure where the child is allowed a 30-second break after completing 3 tasks without running away. This intervention is an example of:

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43. During a preference assessment, an RBT presents pairs of items to a client and records which item is selected from each pair. After completing all possible pairs, the RBT calculates how often each item was selected. What type of preference assessment is being conducted?

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44. An RBT has been working with a client for several months and has developed good rapport. The client's father asks for the RBT's personal phone number so he can text questions about his child's behavior outside of session hours. The most appropriate response is:

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45. An RBT collects frequency data on a client's vocal stereotypy. Over a 3-hour session, the client engaged in vocal stereotypy 45 times. What is the rate of vocal stereotypy per hour?

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46. A parent tells an RBT that another behavior therapist recommended spanking their child when they engage in problem behavior. The parent asks if the RBT agrees with this approach. The most appropriate response would be:

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47. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan that includes withholding attention following instances of attention-seeking behavior. During a session, the client engages in dangerous behavior that could result in injury. What should the RBT do?

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48. A client's behavior intervention plan specifies that all instances of aggression should be recorded. During a session, the client quickly hits the RBT three times in succession within 5 seconds. How should this be documented?

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49. A student repeatedly calls out answers without raising his hand. The teacher implements a system where students earn points for raising their hand before speaking, and these points can be exchanged for preferred activities. This intervention is an example of:

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50. An RBT notices that a colleague frequently uses their phone during sessions and sometimes misses client behaviors that should be redirected. What should the RBT do first?

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51. A client is learning to wash their hands independently. The RBT places visual cues by the sink showing each step: turn on water, get soap, rub hands together, rinse hands, turn off water, dry hands. This intervention primarily incorporates:

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52. An RBT is teaching a client to brush teeth independently using a task analysis. The client has mastered steps 1-6 but struggles with steps 7-10. The RBT decides to have the client complete steps 1-6 independently but provides prompting for steps 7-10. What teaching approach is the RBT using?

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53. An RBT observes that a client's siblings frequently interrupt therapy sessions by entering the room and distracting the client. What should the RBT do?

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54. A child engages in self-injurious behavior when asked to complete non-preferred tasks. The intervention plan specifies to provide brief, neutral attention when the behavior occurs, then redirect to the task. This procedure is an example of:

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55. A learner has mastered identifying colors when presented with one correct option and one incorrect option. The BCBA now wants to increase difficulty by having three options presented, with one being correct. This is an example of:

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56. When documenting replacement behaviors taught during a session, which of the following would be most appropriate to include?

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57. Maria, a 4-year-old with autism, is learning to identify emotions in pictures. Her RBT shows her a card with a happy face and says, "Maria, touch happy." If Maria doesn't respond within 3 seconds, the RBT points to the correct card (gestural prompt). If Maria still doesn't respond, the RBT gently guides Maria's hand to touch the card (physical prompt). Which prompting strategy is the RBT implementing?

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58. During a functional behavior assessment, observations reveal that a client's self-injury occurs almost exclusively when difficult tasks are presented and typically results in the tasks being removed or simplified. Based on this information, what is the most likely function of the self-injurious behavior?

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59. An RBT is collecting data on a client's on-task behavior during 30-minute work sessions. The RBT observes the client at the end of each 5-minute interval and records whether the client is on-task at that moment. What type of measurement system is being used?

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60. An RBT is documenting progress on a client's goal to independently request bathroom breaks. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to document this data?

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61. An RBT observes a child in a classroom and records what activities the child engages with independently when given free choice. The child spends most time with puzzles and blocks while avoiding art activities. This procedure is called:

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62. An RBT is teaching a client to wash dishes. The RBT first models the entire task, then completes the task alongside the client (co-washing), and finally watches as the client attempts the task independently. This teaching strategy is called:

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63. An RBT is teaching a child to tie shoes. The RBT verbally describes each step while demonstrating, then has the child practice with guidance. The RBT notices the child struggles with the final loop. What would be the most effective next step?

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64. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT notices that a client's tantrums occur most frequently when adults are engaged in conversation with each other and not interacting with the client. The tantrums typically result in adults redirecting their attention to the client. Based on this observation, what is the most likely function of the tantrum behavior?

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65. A BCBA implements a token economy where a student earns tokens for completing work tasks and can exchange them for preferred items or activities. This is an example of:

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66. An RBT notices during a session that a client appears ill, with flushed cheeks and lethargy. The client's mother mentions the client had a fever the previous night. Which of the following should be included in the session notes?

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67. An RBT notices that a client frequently complains of stomach pain during sessions. The client's mother mentions the client has been constipated. What should the RBT do?

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68. An RBT needs to measure how long a client engages in tantrum behavior. The client typically has 3-5 tantrums per session, each lasting several minutes. Which measurement system would be most appropriate?

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69. An RBT has been working with a client for 18 months and has developed an excellent rapport. The client's parents ask the RBT to babysit on weekends for extra money. What should the RBT do?

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70. A BCBA asks an RBT to observe a client and record ABC data. What information should the RBT document?

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71. An RBT is documenting problem behavior in a session note. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?

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72. An RBT is collecting data on a client's transition behavior. The client takes 45 seconds to transition from circle time to center time on Monday, 38 seconds on Tuesday, 42 seconds on Wednesday, and 30 seconds on Thursday. What is the median transition time?

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73. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT observes that a client's self-injurious behavior occurs most frequently when the client is alone without access to preferred activities. The behavior continues even when no one is present to observe it. Based on this pattern, what is the most likely function of the behavior?

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74. An RBT records the number of times a client interrupts others during a 30-minute group activity. On Monday, the client interrupted 12 times. On Tuesday, the client interrupted 8 times. On Wednesday, the group activity only lasted 15 minutes, and the client interrupted 6 times. How should the RBT analyze this data?

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75. During a discrete trial teaching session, an RBT places three different colored cards on the table and says, "Touch green." The client does not respond after 5 seconds, so the RBT gently takes the client's hand and guides it to the green card. This prompt is classified as:

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RBT Practice Exam 2

RBT Practice Exam 2 (2nd Edition)

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1. During a functional analysis, Zoe's screaming behavior occurs most frequently during the attention condition. What does this suggest about the function of Zoe's behavior?

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2. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for a 16-year-old client. The client's 18-year-old sister asks the RBT details about her brother's diagnosis and treatment plan. What should the RBT do?

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3. Ethan has learned to request items using picture cards. His BCBA now wants to teach him to use vocal requests. The BCBA implements a program where Ethan must first hand over the picture card and then attempt a vocalization before receiving the item. What procedure is being used?

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4. A behavior intervention plan includes the use of extinction for attention-maintained behavior. During implementation, which of the following is most likely to occur initially?

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5. An RBT is teaching Chloe to name animals. During a session, the RBT observes that Chloe correctly names 8 out of 10 animals independently, but needs prompting for "elephant" and "giraffe." According to the principle of differential reinforcement, what should the RBT do?

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6. During a teaching session, an RBT presents a picture of a cat to Joshua and asks, "What is this?" Joshua responds correctly by saying "cat." The RBT immediately says "Great job!" and gives Joshua a high-five. What component of discrete trial training is represented by the praise and high-five?

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7. An RBT is implementing a token economy system where Ethan earns tokens for appropriate behavior and loses tokens for inappropriate behavior. What type of behavior reduction procedure is represented by the loss of tokens?

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8. An RBT is teaching Liam to brush his teeth independently using backward chaining. Which of the following describes the correct implementation of this procedure?

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9. During discrete trial training, an RBT presents a picture of a dog and asks Tyler, "What is this?" What part of the discrete trial is represented by the question "What is this?"

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10. An RBT is teaching Mia to sort objects by color. The RBT places a red card at the top of one container and a blue card at the top of another container, then asks Mia to sort colored blocks into the appropriate containers. What type of prompting strategy is the RBT using?

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11. A child engages in high rates of hand-flapping that interferes with learning. The BCBA implements a program where the child can engage in hand-flapping for 2 minutes after completing each learning activity. What intervention approach is being used?

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12. An RBT collects data showing that Lucas engaged in tantrum behavior 12 times on Monday, 10 times on Tuesday, 7 times on Wednesday, 5 times on Thursday, and 3 times on Friday. What type of data display would be most appropriate to show this trend over time?

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13. An RBT is scheduled to work with a new client who has a diagnosis that the RBT has never encountered before. What should the RBT do before the first session?

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14. An RBT observes a colleague using unauthorized punishment procedures with a client. According to the RBT Ethics Code, what should the RBT do?

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15. An RBT implements a token economy system with a client. The client earns 5 tokens but then engages in a minor problem behavior. The client's behavior intervention plan states that tokens should not be removed for problem behavior. What should the RBT do?

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16. During a discrete trial teaching session, an RBT records whether Lucas correctly identifies colors when presented with cards. In 20 trials, Lucas correctly identifies the color 15 times. What is his accuracy percentage?

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17. A client engages in screaming behavior when asked to complete work tasks. The BCBA determines that the function is escape from demands and implements a procedure where the client is required to complete the original demand even after screaming. What behavior reduction procedure is being implemented?

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18. During a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment, Dylan consistently selects the same three items (in varying order) out of the eight items presented. What conclusion can be drawn from this assessment?

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19. During functional communication training, Riley is taught to hand her teacher a "break" card instead of throwing materials when she wants to stop working. This is an example of what type of intervention?

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20. During a functional behavior assessment, the BCBA asks Jamie's teacher to complete the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) to gather information about possible functions of Jamie's self-injurious behavior. What type of indirect assessment is the MAS?

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21. An RBT is implementing a DRO procedure with Noah, who engages in frequent calling-out behavior during group instruction. The RBT provides reinforcement when Noah has not called out for a specified interval. If Noah calls out during the interval, what should the RBT do according to DRO procedures?

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22. An RBT observes and documents that Olivia engaged in self-injurious behavior during math class on Monday (3 instances), Wednesday (4 instances), and Friday (3 instances), but not during other academic subjects throughout the week. What type of pattern does this data suggest?

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23. Sophia's RBT is teaching her to greet peers appropriately. Initially, the RBT provides immediate prompting whenever a peer approaches. Over time, the RBT begins to wait progressively longer before providing prompts. What prompting procedure is being implemented?

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24. An RBT is teaching Carter to count objects. The RBT places 5 blocks on the table and says, "Count the blocks." What would be the most appropriate error correction procedure if Carter counts incorrectly?

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25. An RBT is documenting progress on Jordan's goal of raising his hand before speaking in class. What type of data would be most appropriate to collect for this target behavior?

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26. Jacob engages in aggression when asked to complete difficult tasks. His behavior plan includes a procedure where the RBT provides extra assistance and breaks down tasks into smaller steps when Jacob appears frustrated but before he becomes aggressive. What type of intervention is this?

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27. Emma's RBT is teaching her to ask for items using full sentences. Currently, Emma says "Want cookie" when she desires a cookie. The RBT reinforces this response but occasionally models "I want a cookie, please" to encourage more complex language. What procedure is the RBT implementing?

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28. A client engages in self-injurious behavior that poses significant risk of harm. The behavior analyst includes response blocking in the behavior intervention plan. When implementing response blocking, what should the RBT do?

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A client engages in self-stimulatory behavior that interferes with learning. The behavior analyst determines the behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement and implements a procedure where the client is taught to engage in the behavior only during break times. What intervention approach is being used?

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30. After implementing an intervention, an RBT notices that a client's data points are showing significant day-to-day variability with no clear trend. What should the RBT document in their session notes regarding this observation?

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31. Ryan's therapist is teaching him to solve math problems using visual cues. Initially, the therapist provides a complete visual guide, then gradually fades portions of the guide until Ryan can solve problems independently. What prompting strategy is being used?

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32. Maria is learning to ask for help when she needs assistance with a task. Her RBT implements a time delay procedure, waiting progressively longer before prompting Maria to say "Help please." What is the purpose of implementing a time delay procedure?

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33. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan with a client when the client's grandmother asks, "Can you tell me why my grandson is having these behaviors?" What is the most appropriate response from the RBT?

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34. A behavior intervention plan includes noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) as a component. Which of the following best describes the correct implementation of NCR?

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35. Jackson's behavior intervention plan includes a token economy system where he earns tokens for completing academic tasks. He can exchange these tokens for 5 minutes of tablet time. This represents what type of reinforcement schedule?

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36. A client engages in property destruction to obtain attention. The BCBA implements an extinction procedure where all forms of attention are withheld when property destruction occurs. During the initial implementation, the client's behavior increases in frequency and intensity. What phenomenon is this?

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37. Emma engages in vocal stereotypy throughout the day, which interferes with her learning and social interactions. Her behavior plan includes a procedure where the RBT provides Emma with scheduled access to music during break times. What behavior reduction strategy is this?

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38. An RBT is implementing a program to teach Tyler to tie his shoes. The RBT notices that Tyler has mastered the first three steps but struggles with the fourth step. According to the principle of successive approximations, what should the RBT do?

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39. An RBT is implementing a least-to-most prompting procedure to teach Carter to put on his jacket. When presenting the instruction "Put on your jacket," Carter does not respond within 5 seconds. According to least-to-most prompting, what should the RBT do next?

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40. An RBT records that Sophia independently completed 8 out of 10 steps in her handwashing task analysis. How would this data be represented as a percentage?

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41. An RBT is teaching Harper to put on her coat using a task analysis. After several successful sessions with full physical prompting, the RBT begins to use less hand-over-hand guidance and more shadow prompting. What prompting strategy is being implemented?

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42. An RBT is conducting a paired stimulus preference assessment with a client who has limited communication skills. What is the correct procedure for this type of assessment?

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43. An RBT is collecting data on Isabella's compliance with instructions. The data shows that Isabella complies with 40% of instructions from her teacher but 80% of instructions from her mother. What type of stimulus control is demonstrated by this pattern?

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44. Lucas is learning to write his name. His RBT has broken down this skill into multiple steps including holding the pencil correctly, writing the first letter, and continuing with each subsequent letter. What instructional strategy is being used?

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45. Mia's BCBA has written a program to teach receptive identification of emotions using discrete trial training. The RBT presents pictures of people showing different emotions and asks Mia to "Point to happy" or "Point to sad." What type of prompt would be most appropriate to use initially in this program?

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46. Olivia is learning to put on her jacket. Her RBT first demonstrates how to put on the jacket, then helps Olivia put her arms through the sleeves, and finally verbally reminds her to zip it up. What prompting strategy is the RBT using?

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47. A behavior technician is teaching Lily to use a communication device. Initially, the technician physically guides Lily's hand to press the correct button. Over several sessions, the technician provides less physical guidance and more shadowing of Lily's hand movements. What prompt fading strategy is being used?

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48. An RBT is collecting data on Liam's tantrum behavior using a 15-second partial interval recording system. During a 10-minute observation, Liam has tantrums recorded in 12 out of 40 intervals. What percentage of intervals contained tantrum behavior?

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49. A client shares with an RBT that they are being bullied at school. What should the RBT do with this information?

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50. Aiden's therapist is implementing an intervention to increase appropriate peer interactions during recess. The therapist observes that before intervention, Aiden had 3 peer interactions per 30-minute recess period. After two weeks of intervention, Aiden has 9 peer interactions during the same time period. What is the percent increase in Aiden's peer interactions?

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51. A parent offers an RBT a $50 gift card at the end of a successful treatment program as a token of appreciation. According to the RBT Ethics Code, what should the RBT do?

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52. An RBT wants to teach Mason to tie his shoes and decides to use video modeling. What is the first step the RBT should take when implementing this procedure?

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53. A BCBA develops a plan to address Daniel's aggression toward peers. The plan includes teaching Daniel to request attention appropriately, providing reinforcement for appropriate social interactions, and implementing extinction for aggression. This intervention package combines what approaches?

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54. Jayden is learning to wash his hands independently. His program uses pictures of each step posted by the sink. These pictures are examples of what type of antecedent intervention?

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55. A behavior technician is collecting data on Isaiah's on-task behavior during independent work time using momentary time sampling with 5-minute intervals. If the technician checks Isaiah's behavior at the end of each 5-minute interval during a 45-minute period, how many data points will be collected?

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56. A client repeatedly asks "Are we done yet?" during work sessions. The RBT implements a differential reinforcement procedure where the client earns tokens for completing work without asking this question. What type of differential reinforcement is being used?

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57. During a session, a client's parent asks an RBT to modify the behavior intervention plan because they think it isn't working. What should the RBT do?

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58. An RBT is scheduled to provide services to a client who is the child of the RBT's close friend. What action should the RBT take?

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59. An RBT implemented a least-to-most prompting procedure to teach Ethan to tie his shoes. The data shows that Ethan needed full physical prompts for most steps during the first week, verbal and gestural prompts during the second week, and primarily verbal prompts during the third week. What does this data pattern indicate?

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60. Aiden is learning to request items using sign language. His RBT implements a program where Aiden receives immediate access to preferred items when he signs correctly. After Aiden masters several signs, the RBT occasionally delays delivering the requested item for a few seconds. What is the purpose of this delay?

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61. An RBT is documenting a client's progress on a communication goal. The client correctly uses picture cards to request items with 90% accuracy across three consecutive sessions. According to best practices in data collection, what conclusion can be drawn?

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62. During a session, 8-year-old Noah tells his RBT, "I hate doing homework! It's so boring!" The RBT observes that when she suggests taking a break from homework, Noah smiles and calms down. Based on this information, what is the most likely function of Noah's complaint behavior?

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63. An RBT is collecting data on Maya's hand-raising behavior during group instruction. The RBT observes that Maya raises her hand appropriately to ask questions but continues to call out answers without raising her hand. What type of stimulus control issue is Maya demonstrating?

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64. A behavior technician is teaching Alex to identify colors. The technician holds up a red card and says, "What color is this?" After a brief pause, the technician says, "r..." to prompt Alex, who then says "red." What type of prompt is the technician using?

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65. An RBT notices their client making good progress with a particular intervention. The RBT wants to increase the difficulty of the program. What should the RBT do?

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66. Ava tantrums when it's time to leave the playground. Her BCBA implements a procedure where her parent gives her a 5-minute warning before leaving, then a 2-minute warning, and finally a 1-minute countdown. This is an example of what type of intervention?

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67. During a session, a client engages in severe self-injurious behavior that results in bleeding. The RBT provides first aid and stops the bleeding. What documentation is required in this situation?

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68. During a session, Joshua engages in aggression toward the RBT. According to the behavior intervention plan, the RBT should block the aggression and redirect Joshua to an appropriate communication response. This intervention component is an example of:

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69. Ben's BCBA has written a program to teach him to wait appropriately. The program specifies that Ben should receive a highly preferred item for waiting quietly for 10 seconds, then 30 seconds, then 1 minute, and so on. What procedure is being implemented?

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70. During dinner, 4-year-old Sophia throws her spoon on the floor whenever she doesn't want to eat something. Her mother immediately picks up the spoon, cleans it, and gives it back to Sophia with a stern, "Don't throw your spoon!" Despite the reprimand, Sophia continues to throw her spoon at most meals. What is most likely maintaining Sophia's behavior?

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71. Zoe has recently learned to tie her shoes independently. Her parents want to make sure she continues this behavior even when they're not around to praise her. What strategy would be most effective for promoting maintenance of this skill?

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72. A behavior analyst wants to evaluate the effect of background noise on Adam's attention to task. The analyst alternates between quiet conditions and conditions with background noise while measuring Adam's on-task behavior. What type of functional behavior assessment is being conducted?

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73. An RBT has been instructed to document antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABC data) for a client's aggression. Which of the following would be appropriate to record as a consequence?

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74. A BCBA conducts an A-B-A-B design to evaluate the effectiveness of a token economy system on reducing Daniel's disruptive behaviors in class. What does the letter "B" represent in this design?

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75. An RBT notices that a client's problem behavior seems to occur primarily during transitions between activities. The RBT documents this observation in session notes. What type of data is the RBT providing?

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RBT Practice Exam 3 (2nd Edition)

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1. A 10-year-old client with autism is learning to raise his hand instead of calling out in class. The RBT implements differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) by praising and providing attention when the client raises his hand and ignoring instances of calling out. After implementation, the client's calling out increases dramatically. What might explain this unexpected result?

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A client's mother asks an RBT for advice about addressing her child's sleep problems. Which response is most appropriate?

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Carlos is working with a client who needs to learn how to brush his teeth independently. Carlos first demonstrates the entire tooth-brushing sequence, then has the client imitate each step with guidance. Carlos provides less guidance over time until the client can brush independently. Which teaching procedure is Carlos using?

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4. Aidan's behavior intervention plan includes a visual schedule to help with transitions between activities. The plan specifies that Aidan should cross off completed activities and review upcoming activities before transitions. One day, the RBT forgets to have Aidan review the schedule before a transition, resulting in a tantrum. This is an example of:

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A client's behavior plan includes teaching him to use a picture communication system to request preferred items. After several weeks of implementation, he begins pointing to pictures without being prompted. This demonstrates:

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6. During a preference assessment, an RBT presents seven items to a client simultaneously and observes which items the client interacts with and for how long over a 5-minute period. What type of preference assessment is this?

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Marcus needs to learn to maintain eye contact during conversations. His RBT implements an intervention where Marcus initially receives reinforcement for any brief eye contact, then gradually requires longer durations of eye contact before delivering reinforcement. This procedure is an example of:

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An RBT observes that a client engages in higher rates of stereotypic behavior after consuming foods with high sugar content. This observation is most relevant to understanding which component of the three-term contingency?

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An RBT is teaching a child to identify colors using discrete trial training. In the early stages of teaching, the RBT presents one card (red) and says "Touch red." The child touches the red card and receives reinforcement. As training progresses, the RBT introduces a second card (blue) and alternates between asking the child to "Touch red" and "Touch blue." This progression illustrates:

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An RBT is teaching a child to request items using full sentences. The child points to a cookie and says "Want." According to most-to-least prompting, what should the RBT do?

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A 7-year-old client with autism is learning to request items using picture cards. The RBT notices that the client is more successful when requests involve food items versus toy items. This difference in performance across stimulus categories is an example of:

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12. Jordan is conducting functional communication training with a client who hits others to escape demands. Jordan is teaching the client to hand over a "break" card instead. During implementation, the client hits Jordan and then immediately hands over the break card. What should Jordan do?

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13. An RBT is teaching a student to make a sandwich. The RBT first demonstrates all steps, then guides the student through each step from beginning to end, providing less assistance over time. Which procedure is the RBT using?

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A client's behavior plan includes teaching him to request help when tasks become difficult instead of engaging in tantrum behavior. This intervention component is an example of:

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Jackson, a 4-year-old client, engages in breath-holding when denied access to preferred items. His behavior intervention plan includes planned ignoring for breath-holding episodes. After implementing this strategy, Jackson's breath-holding increases in frequency and duration. What phenomenon might explain this change?

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16. Which of the following is a dimension of behavior that can be measured?

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An RBT implements a token economy system where a client earns tokens for on-task behavior during work sessions. The client can later exchange these tokens for preferred items or activities. The tokens in this system function as:

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An RBT is implementing a BCBA-designed intervention to teach a child to tie shoes. The child becomes frustrated during teaching sessions. The RBT decides to modify the teaching procedure by breaking the task into smaller steps without consulting the BCBA. This action by the RBT is:

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19. Juan's intervention plan requires the RBT to conduct a brief preference assessment at the beginning of each session. Due to time constraints, the RBT decides to skip the preference assessment and use the same reinforcers from yesterday's session. This decision represents a violation of:

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20. During a functional analysis, data show that a client's self-injurious behavior occurs most frequently during the alone condition. What is the most likely function of this behavior?

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21. An RBT is graphing a client's progress data using a line graph. The client's percentage of correct responses has been increasing steadily over time. What trend does this represent?

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A 10-year-old client with attention difficulties is learning to complete multi-step math problems. The behavior plan specifies breaking problems into smaller steps and providing reinforcement after each step is completed correctly. This intervention uses which behavior analytic principle?

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A client's behavior intervention plan includes collecting ABC data for instances of aggression. The RBT observes that aggression most often occurs when the client is asked to transition from preferred to non-preferred activities. This observation provides information about:

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During a discrete trial teaching session, an RBT presents a picture of a dog and asks, "What animal is this?" The client doesn't respond within 5 seconds. According to best practices, what should the RBT do next?

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An RBT is collecting data on a student's out-of-seat behavior using whole interval recording with 10-minute intervals. For the behavior to be scored as occurring during an interval, the student must be:

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During an interview with a client's teacher, the teacher reports that the client's problem behavior has decreased since implementing the behavior plan, but it still occurs occasionally. The RBT should:

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A client's behavior intervention plan includes differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) to reduce frequent calling out in class. The teacher implements this by giving the student a token every 10 minutes if there has been no calling out during that interval. If calling out occurs, the interval restarts. This is an example of:

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A teenager with autism becomes agitated when asked to complete household chores. The behavior plan includes having him use a visual schedule to track his progress and providing breaks after completing a specific number of tasks. Which component of this intervention addresses the function of his behavior if the function is escape from demands?

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A 12-year-old client with autism frequently covers his ears and becomes distressed in noisy environments. Which accommodation would most directly address this sensitivity?

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Aaliyah, an RBT, is working with a 6-year-old client on following two-step instructions. The behavior plan specifies using a least-to-most prompting hierarchy. If the client doesn't respond to the instruction "Get your book and sit down," what should be Aaliyah's first prompt?

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A 10-year-old client with autism becomes agitated and begins to hit herself when presented with math problems involving fractions. Her BCBA has developed an intervention that gradually exposes her to fraction problems while teaching coping skills. This intervention is an example of:

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When conducting preference assessments, which of the following statements is true?

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The RBT is teaching a child to request "more" during snack time. Initially, the RBT reinforces any vocalization, then only "m" sounds, then "mo" approximations, and finally the full word "more." This teaching strategy is an example of:

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A behavior plan instructs the RBT to deliver reinforcement after an average of 4 responses, but sometimes after 2 responses, sometimes after 6, and so on. This schedule of reinforcement is:

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After collecting data on a client's tantrum behavior for two weeks, the RBT creates a line graph that shows the frequency of tantrums each day. The RBT notices that tantrums are consistently more frequent on Mondays compared to other days of the week. What type of pattern does this represent?

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36. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT observes that whenever Jason's teacher asks him to complete a math worksheet, he throws his pencil and tears up the paper. The teacher then allows Jason to take a break from the assignment. What function is Jason's behavior most likely serving?

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A behavior plan specifies that the RBT should use differential reinforcement of lower rates of behavior (DRL) to decrease a client's frequent requests for teacher attention. Which approach correctly implements DRL?

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38. Marissa is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes a token economy. The client earns tokens for completing tasks and can exchange them for preferred items or activities later. This system utilizes which principle of behavior?

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An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with a client on identifying community helpers. The RBT holds up a picture and says, "Who is this?" The client says, "Firefighter." The RBT says, "Good job! That's a firefighter!" and gives the client a token. This exchange represents which components of a discrete trial?

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40. When implementing least-to-most prompting during a skill acquisition program, what should an RBT do if the client makes an error after receiving a gestural prompt?

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When graphing frequency data for a target behavior, which of the following would indicate intervention success for a behavior targeted for decrease?

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42. A client's mother reports that tantrums occur frequently in the grocery store but rarely at home or school. Which environmental variable might be contributing to this pattern?

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43. Fatima is implementing a token economy with her client. Every time the client stays in his seat for 5 minutes, he earns a token. Which reinforcement schedule is being used?

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Seven-year-old Zach has learned to tie his shoes at school with his RBT but still asks his parents to tie them at home. This represents a failure of:

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A client's behavior support plan includes a visual timer to signal the end of preferred activities. When the timer goes off, the client is expected to transition to the next activity. This antecedent-based intervention is designed to:

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46. Eight-year-old Mia frequently leaves her seat during independent work time. The behavior analyst has determined that the function of this behavior is to escape difficult tasks. Which of the following interventions would most directly address the function of Mia's behavior?

Explanation: Among the options, pointing toward the yellow card is the least intrusive prompt. It provides a visual cue without physically manipulating the client's body, making it less intrusive than physical guidance options.

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During a discrete trial teaching session focused on receptive identification of colors, the RBT places three colored cards (red, blue, yellow) on the table and says, "Touch yellow." What type of prompt would be least intrusive if the client doesn't respond correctly?

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48. A preschool teacher wants to increase hand-raising behavior during group instruction. She decides to give a sticker to one randomly selected child who raises their hand each time she asks a question. This intervention uses which type of reinforcement schedule?

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A client's behavior plan includes using a visual schedule to improve transitions between activities. After several weeks of implementation, the RBT notices that problem behaviors during transitions have decreased, but still occur occasionally when substitute teachers are present. This observation suggests a problem with:

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50. Maya's behavior intervention plan includes differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA). Her target behavior is hitting others when frustrated. What should the RBT reinforce?

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51. A client's behavior plan includes a procedure where the RBT must block attempts to hit others but should not block attempts to hit objects. The client attempts to hit the RBT but then quickly redirects to hit a pillow instead. What should the RBT do?

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A client's behavior intervention plan includes time-based schedules of reinforcement to reduce the frequency of hand-raising during class. The teacher provides attention every 5 minutes if the client has not raised her hand excessively during that interval. This intervention is an example of:

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53. A 6-year-old client frequently engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) by hitting her head with her fists. The behavior intervention plan indicates using response interruption and redirection (RIRD). Which of the following correctly describes how to implement RIRD for this behavior?

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An RBT is implementing a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) intervention to reduce a client's habit of hair pulling. Which of the following alternative behaviors would be physically incompatible with hair pulling?

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While implementing a client's behavior intervention plan, an RBT notices that the behavior occurs less frequently when certain staff members are present. This observation is most relevant to which aspect of behavior assessment?

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During parent training, the RBT teaches parents to deliver specific labeled praise when their child engages in appropriate requesting behavior. For example, saying "Great job using your words to ask for help!" rather than just "Good job." What is the primary benefit of using specific labeled praise?

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Liam, an RBT, is conducting discrete trial training with a client. He presents a stimulus, provides a prompt, waits for a response, delivers a consequence, and then pauses before starting the next trial. What is this pause called?

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During a training session on tooth brushing, the RBT first has the client rinse with mouthwash (the last step), then gradually adds earlier steps in reverse order until the client can complete the entire sequence independently. This teaching strategy is called:

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A behavior intervention plan specifies using a continuous schedule of reinforcement during the acquisition phase of a new skill, then gradually thinning to an intermittent schedule. What is the primary reason for this transition?

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An RBT notices that a client engages in hand-flapping only when watching specific TV shows. The client appears happy during these episodes and the behavior doesn't interfere with viewing. What is the most likely function of this behavior?

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A behavior analyst has developed a plan to teach Sophia to make requests using picture cards. The plan specifies that the RBT should initially accept any attempt to hand over or point to the correct card, then gradually shape the response to require more precise card selection and handing. This process illustrates:

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62. During data collection, an RBT records that a client engaged in the target behavior 15 times over a 30-minute observation period. What is the rate of behavior per minute?

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A 9-year-old client with autism has difficulty transitioning between activities. The BCBA develops an intervention that includes providing a 5-minute warning before transitions, using a visual timer, and offering choices about the upcoming activity. These strategies are examples of:

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Michael, a 9-year-old client with ADHD, frequently calls out answers in class without raising his hand. His behavior intervention plan includes teaching him to raise his hand and wait to be called on before speaking. This is an example of teaching a:

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When implementing most-to-least prompting, what is the correct sequence of prompts an RBT might use to teach a child to write his name?

Verbal prompt, gestural prompt, physical prompt, full physical guidance Full physical guidance, partial physical guidance, gestural prompt, verbal prompt Independent attempt, verbal prompt, model prompt, physical prompt Full physical guidance, model prompt, verbal prompt, independent attempt

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A comprehensive behavior analytic treatment program for a young child with autism includes 25 hours per week of direct therapy, parent training, and coordination with school services. The RBT's role in this program does NOT include:

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An RBT is training parents to implement a behavior intervention plan at home. Which of the following approaches would be most effective for teaching the parents?

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Tyler, age 5, has started spitting at peers during circle time. His teacher collects data and notices that Tyler only spits when sitting next to a particular classmate, Jacob. What should the teacher hypothesize about the spitting behavior?

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69. An RBT receives a text message from a client's parent asking about the client's progress. The RBT has a good relationship with the parent and wants to be helpful. What should the RBT do?

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An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes response interruption and redirection (RIRD) for a client's vocal stereotypy. Which of the following correctly describes how to implement RIRD?

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71. An RBT is collecting data on a client's aggressive behavior using a 15-second partial interval recording system. During a 10-minute observation (40 intervals), aggression is recorded in 8 intervals. What percentage of intervals contained aggressive behavior?

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Emma notices that her client engages in self-stimulatory behavior (hand flapping) most frequently during unstructured time. However, the behavior doesn't appear to interfere with learning. What should Emma do?

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An RBT is teaching a student to solve two-digit subtraction problems. The RBT wants to establish stimulus control so that the student responds appropriately to the subtraction sign. Which of the following approaches would best establish this stimulus control?

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74. A behavior intervention plan states: "When Robert exhibits precursor behaviors (pacing, verbal protests), implement the crisis prevention protocol." What is the primary purpose of identifying and responding to precursor behaviors?

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When conducting a paired-stimulus preference assessment, the RBT should:

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A client's behavior plan includes teaching him to request a break using a break card when feeling overwhelmed by academic tasks. This intervention component addresses which function of behavior?

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An RBT has been instructed to conduct a functional behavior assessment for a client who engages in property destruction. Which of the following data collection methods would directly measure the intensity of the behavior?

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An RBT notices that a client engages in disruptive behavior more frequently when a particular staff member is absent. This observation is most relevant to which component of a functional behavior assessment?

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A behavior technician is implementing a token economy system with a client. The client earns one token for every 5 minutes of on-task behavior during academic work. This schedule of reinforcement is an example of:

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An RBT is implementing a shaping procedure to teach a child to tie shoelaces. Which of the following sequences represents the correct implementation of shaping?

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During a school-based functional behavior assessment, data indicate that a student's disruptive behavior occurs most often during math instruction and rarely during other subjects. This pattern suggests which type of antecedent?

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82. An RBT implements a token economy system where a child earns tokens for completing homework assignments and can exchange them for screen time. This intervention is an example of:

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An RBT is teaching a client to brush teeth independently. The RBT has broken down the task into steps, and is teaching each step in sequence from the beginning to the end of the task. This teaching strategy is:

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During discrete trial training, an RBT presents a picture of a dog and asks, "What is this?" The client looks at the picture but doesn't respond. After waiting 5 seconds, the RBT models the correct response by saying "dog." This prompt is an example of:

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85. Sarah, an RBT, notices that her client's aggression has suddenly increased over the past week despite consistent implementation of the behavior intervention plan. What should Sarah do first?

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RBT Practice Exam 4 (2nd Edition)

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1. Seven-year-old Malik has a goal to increase appropriate social initiations with peers. His RBT uses behavior-specific praise whenever Malik approaches peers and says hello. After two weeks, Malik is consistently initiating social interactions with peers without prompting. This outcome demonstrates:

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2. A client's behavior plan includes differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) to reduce screaming. The plan specifies that the client should be taught to request help using a communication card instead of screaming. During a difficult task, the client begins to show signs of frustration. What should the RBT do?

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3. An RBT is working with a client who has a history of property destruction when asked to complete non-preferred tasks. The RBT notices that the client is beginning to show early signs of frustration, such as furrowing his brow and clenching his fists. What should the RBT do next?

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4. An RBT is working with a 4-year-old client on identifying colors. The RBT holds up a red card and asks, "What color is this?" Before the client can respond, the RBT says, "R..." and waits for the client to complete the word. What type of prompt is the RBT using?

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While conducting preference assessment with a 10-year-old client, you realize that he consistently chooses items placed on his right side regardless of what they are. What should you do to address this potential side bias?

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6. A behavior analyst directs an RBT to implement differential reinforcement of lower rates of behavior (DRL) for a client who calls out answers without raising their hand. The goal is to reduce call-outs to no more than 3 per 30-minute session. During one session, the client calls out 2 times. What should the RBT do at the end of the session?

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7. An RBT is teaching a client to sort objects by color. The client correctly sorts red items but struggles with blue items. The RBT decides to make the blue items larger and more distinct before gradually returning them to their original size. What prompting strategy is the RBT using?

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An RBT is conducting a functional behavior assessment observation for a client who engages in self-injury. During the observation period, the RBT notices that the behavior frequently occurs when difficult academic tasks are presented and results in the client being removed from the task. Based on this information, what is the most likely function of the self-injurious behavior?

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Shannon is a 16-year-old with autism who is learning vocational skills at a coffee shop. Her behavior technician collects data on her ability to complete the steps in making coffee. Shannon independently completes 7 out of 10 steps in the task analysis. What is her percentage of steps completed independently?

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10. During a parent training session, a parent asks why their child's behavior seems to worsen initially when they begin implementing the behavior intervention plan at home. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

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11. A client's behavior plan includes a token economy system where she earns tokens for completing academic tasks and can exchange them for 5 minutes of tablet time (5 tokens) or 10 minutes of outdoor play (10 tokens). This is an example of what kind of reinforcement schedule?

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While reviewing session notes before meeting with a client, you notice that another RBT's progress note contains confidential information about a different client. What should you do in this situation?

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13. An RBT is collecting data on a client's hand-raising behavior during group instruction. Using a frequency count, the RBT records that the client raised their hand 15 times during a 30-minute group session. What is the rate of hand-raising per minute?

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A behavior technician is working with a child who has a history of aggression. While implementing the behavior intervention plan, the child becomes increasingly agitated and begins showing warning signs of potential aggression. What should the behavior technician do first?

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15. A behavior analyst asks an RBT to collect inter-observer agreement (IOA) data with another staff member during a session. What is the purpose of collecting IOA data?

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While working with a client, your supervisor instructs you to implement a visual activity schedule for transitions between tasks. Which of the following is the primary purpose of using visual activity schedules?

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17. An RBT is conducting a chaining procedure to teach hand washing. The client can turn on the water and wet hands but needs assistance with the remaining steps. Which chaining procedure would be most appropriate if the goal is to minimize errors during acquisition?

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18. During a discrete trial teaching session, an RBT presents three picture cards and says, "Touch cat." The client touches the card with the dog. What type of error did the client make?

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A client's behavior plan includes functional communication training (FCT) to replace aggressive behavior with appropriate requests for breaks. During a difficult task, the client uses the break card appropriately. What should the RBT do next?

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After collecting baseline data on a client's aggressive behavior, you notice that the behavior occurs most frequently during transitions between activities. Based on this information, what would be an appropriate antecedent-based intervention strategy?

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21. A behavior analyst instructs an RBT to conduct a discrete trial training session focusing on receptive identification of animals. Which of the following is a critical component of discrete trial training?

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22. A client's behavior intervention plan includes using visual schedules throughout the day. The primary purpose of visual schedules is to:

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When implementing a token economy system with a client, what critical component must be included for the system to be effective?

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24. An RBT is implementing a least-to-most prompting hierarchy with a client who is learning to tie shoes. After three consecutive errorless trials with a gestural prompt, what should the RBT do next?

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During a session, an RBT observes that a client consistently engages in disruptive behavior when presented with difficult tasks but rarely when given easier tasks. This pattern suggests that the function of the behavior might be:

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Morgan is implementing a graduated guidance procedure to teach a client to brush teeth. The client has mastered holding the toothbrush but struggles with applying toothpaste. What level of prompting should Morgan use for this step?

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27. An RBT notices that a client engages in stereotypic behavior (hand-flapping) most frequently during unstructured time and less frequently during engaging activities. Based on this observation, what intervention might be effective?

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28. Samantha is implementing a shaping procedure to teach a client to tie shoelaces. The client currently can wrap the laces around each other but struggles with pulling them tight. What should be Samantha's next step in this shaping procedure?

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29. During a session, a client becomes upset and attempts to hit the RBT. The RBT successfully blocks the hit without restraining the client and implements de-escalation strategies. After the incident, what should the RBT do next?

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30. An RBT is implementing a task analysis for teaching hand washing. During one session, the client independently completes 6 out of 10 steps, needs a gestural prompt for 2 steps, and requires a full physical prompt for 2 steps. Using the scoring system where independence = 2 points, gestural prompt = 1 point, and full physical prompt = 0 points, what is the client's total score for this session?

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During a discrete trial teaching session focused on receptive identification of animals, you place three picture cards on the table and say, "Touch the dog." The client hesitates for 5 seconds and then touches the correct card. What type of recording method would be most appropriate to document the client's response latency?

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Carlos is learning to prepare a simple meal. His behavior technician creates a task analysis that breaks down the process into 12 steps. During an assessment, Carlos completes 9 steps independently, needs a gestural prompt for 2 steps, and a full physical prompt for 1 step. What percentage of steps did Carlos complete with some level of independence (without full physical prompts)?

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During mealtime, 4-year-old Elijah refuses to use utensils and instead uses his hands to eat. His parents have asked for help with teaching appropriate mealtime behavior. Which of the following would be most appropriate for an RBT to implement after consulting with the BCBA?

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34. An RBT notices that a client frequently engages in hand-flapping when presented with math worksheets. Based on this observation, what is the most likely function of the hand-flapping behavior?

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When implementing a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) procedure, what happens to the target problem behavior?

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A 10-year-old client is working on multiplication facts. The RBT presents flash cards with multiplication problems, and the client responds correctly to 8 out of 10 cards. What is the client's accuracy percentage?

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37. An RBT is implementing a token economy system with a client. The client earns 12 tokens during a session but engages in aggressive behavior toward the end of the session. According to best practices in behavior analysis, what should happen to the tokens the client has already earned?

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Aiden has a history of hitting peers to obtain toys. You are implementing an intervention where Aiden receives immediate reinforcement when he appropriately requests toys using his communication device. Which behavior change procedure are you implementing?

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A client's behavior plan includes teaching replacement behaviors for hitting. The plan specifies using a time delay prompt procedure. When implementing this procedure, what should the RBT do immediately after giving the instruction?

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Jordan's behavior intervention plan includes differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) to reduce hand-flapping. Which of the following replacement behaviors would be physically incompatible with hand-flapping?

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41. A behavior technician is implementing a multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. What is the correct procedure?

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Tyler's mother reports that he frequently drops to the floor and cries in grocery stores, especially in the candy aisle. The behavior analyst hypothesizes that this behavior is maintained by access to tangible items (candy). Which assessment would be most appropriate to test this hypothesis?

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During a session, a client's parent asks an RBT to share detailed information about another client's progress. What should the RBT do?

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When implementing most-to-least prompting with a client learning a new skill, the RBT should:

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45. A client has mastered naming common animals in pictures and can generalize this skill across different pictures of the same animals. Now, the RBT is teaching the client to name animals when given verbal descriptions (e.g., "It says meow and has whiskers"). This is an example of teaching:

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46. A behavior analyst instructs an RBT to collect data on a client's aggressive behavior using a 15-second momentary time sampling procedure. During a 10-minute session (40 intervals), the RBT records that the behavior was occurring at the end of 6 intervals. Based on this data, approximately what percentage of the observation period included aggressive behavior?

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47. An RBT is collecting data on a client's on-task behavior during 30-minute work sessions. The RBT uses a timer to measure the total duration that the client remains on task. At the end of the week, the RBT calculates that the client was on-task for an average of 18 minutes per session. What percentage of session time was the client on-task?

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During a session, a client becomes upset and says, "I hate this stupid work!" As an RBT, which response demonstrates professional conduct?

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49. An RBT is teaching a client to identify emotions using picture cards. The RBT holds up a card showing a happy face and asks, "How does she feel?" What type of verbal operant is the RBT trying to evoke?

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When a client successfully completes a task, their RBT says, "Great job following all the steps in the right order!" This is an example of:

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An RBT is implementing a least-to-most prompting hierarchy with a client who is learning to tie shoes. The client attempts to tie the first loop but struggles. What should the RBT do next?

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52. A behavior analyst directs an RBT to implement a changing criterion design to increase a client's work completion. The client currently completes an average of 5 math problems per session. The first criterion is set at 8 problems. After the client meets this criterion for three consecutive sessions, what should the RBT do next?

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During a mand training session, 5-year-old Leo reaches toward a toy car but doesn't vocalize. His RBT says, "Car," waits for Leo to repeat "car," and then gives him the toy. What prompt strategy is the RBT using?

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During a parent training session, a parent asks you why their child's behavior intervention plan includes teaching replacement behaviors rather than just focusing on eliminating problem behaviors. What is the most appropriate response?

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An RBT is implementing an intervention that involves providing brief breaks from work contingent on the client remaining on-task for progressively longer periods. This is an example of:

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An RBT is conducting a session with a client who has a history of physical aggression. The client becomes increasingly agitated and begins threatening to hit the RBT. Which of the following responses demonstrates professional conduct?

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Emily is learning to wait her turn during a board game. The behavior analyst has instructed you to use a visual timer and provide reinforcement when Emily waits appropriately. After three sessions, you notice that Emily's waiting behavior has increased from an average of 15 seconds to 45 seconds. This pattern of behavior change demonstrates:

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58. A client's behavior intervention plan includes noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) delivered on a fixed-time schedule of every 5 minutes. What should the RBT do if the client engages in the target problem behavior 2 minutes after receiving NCR?

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A behavior analyst directs an RBT to conduct a multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment with a new client. After completing the assessment, the RBT discovers that the client consistently selected items placed on the left side, regardless of what they were. What should the RBT conclude about these results?

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An RBT is implementing a token economy system where the client earns tokens for completing work tasks and can exchange them for preferred activities. The client has been successfully earning and exchanging tokens for several weeks. What should be the RBT's long-term goal regarding this token system?

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61. When teaching a new skill using discrete trial training, what should the RBT do if the client does not respond within the designated response time?

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62. A client's behavior intervention plan includes gradually increasing the time they must wait for reinforcement. This procedure is known as:

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Six-year-old Zoe has been working on following three-step instructions. Her RBT gives the instruction, "Stand up, clap your hands, and sit down." Zoe stands up, claps her hands, but then starts spinning in circles instead of sitting down. How should the RBT document Zoe's response?

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64. An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) to reduce tantrum behavior. During a session, the client engages in the alternative behavior (requesting a break using a break card) and then immediately has a tantrum. What should the RBT do?

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Sophia's behavior intervention plan includes teaching her to request breaks appropriately. The RBT notices that Sophia is becoming frustrated during a difficult task. Which antecedent-based intervention should the RBT implement to prevent problem behavior?

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A behavior analyst instructs you to collect data on a client's hand-flapping behavior using a 10-second partial interval recording system. During a 5-minute observation period, you record that hand-flapping occurred in 18 out of 30 intervals. What percentage of intervals included the target behavior?

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67. While supervising a client during recess, an RBT observes the client engaging in appropriate play with peers for the first time. The RBT does not have data collection materials available at that moment. What should the RBT do?

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68. During a community outing, an RBT notices that their client is about to engage in a dangerous behavior (running toward a busy street). What should the RBT do immediately?

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While reviewing a client's data, an RBT notices that the frequency of problem behavior has increased dramatically over the past three sessions despite implementing the behavior intervention plan consistently. What should the RBT do next?

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A 14-year-old client frequently requests to use the bathroom during difficult academic tasks. The behavior analyst determines that this is an escape-maintained behavior. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate?

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71. A behavior analyst has developed a plan to teach a client how to brush teeth independently. The plan breaks down tooth brushing into 12 sequential steps. What is this procedure called?

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An RBT notices that a client engages in self-stimulatory behavior most frequently when left alone without engaging activities. Based on this observation, what is the most likely function of the behavior?

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73. A behavior analyst instructs an RBT to collect data on problem behavior using a 15-second partial interval recording system. During a 10-minute observation (40 intervals), the behavior occurred in 12 intervals. What percentage of intervals included the target behavior?

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74. During a paired-stimulus preference assessment, the RBT presents two items and asks the client to "pick one." After the client makes a selection, what should the RBT do next?

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75. An RBT notices that a client with limited verbal abilities consistently reaches for specific items when they want them. According to Skinner's verbal behavior analysis, what type of verbal operant is this client demonstrating?

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A behavior technician is implementing a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) procedure to reduce a client's nail-biting. Which of the following replacement behaviors would be physically incompatible with nail-biting?

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Eight-year-old Maya has a goal to increase her conversation skills. Her RBT collects data on the number of appropriate conversational turns Maya takes during a 10-minute conversation with a peer. This is an example of what type of measurement?

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A client's treatment plan includes differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) with a 5-minute interval. The RBT reinforces the client after each 5-minute period without the target problem behavior. During one session, the problem behavior occurs at the 4-minute mark of an interval. What should the RBT do next?

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79. An RBT is implementing a procedure to teach a client to wash dishes. The RBT provides assistance with all steps except the last step (drying hands), which the client completes independently. Each time the client completes this last step, they receive praise and a token. After several successful trials, the RBT begins requiring the client to complete the last two steps independently. This is an example of:

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During a session, an RBT observes a client engage in a new form of problem behavior that is not addressed in the current behavior intervention plan. What should the RBT do first?

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81. During a session, a client becomes upset and says, "I hate this! You're the worst RBT ever!" What is the most professional response?

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82. Twelve-year-old Damien has a goal to increase his ability to wait quietly during group activities. His RBT collects data on the duration of appropriate waiting behavior during a 30-minute group activity. This is an example of what type of measurement?

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83. A client's behavior intervention plan includes a token economy system where tokens can be exchanged for various reinforcers, including 5 minutes of tablet time (5 tokens), a small treat (3 tokens), or a sticker (1 token). During a session, the client earns 7 tokens. Which of the following exchange options is available to the client?

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Marcus, a 7-year-old client, has been working on identifying emotions in pictures. His RBT presents him with 10 different pictures and asks him to label the emotion shown. Marcus correctly labels 8 out of 10 pictures. What is his accuracy percentage for this session?

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An RBT is teaching a child to identify common community helpers. The RBT holds up a picture of a firefighter and says, "Who is this?" before the child can respond, the RBT points to the picture and says, "Firefighter." What type of prompt did the RBT use?

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1. An RBT is implementing a token economy with a 9-year-old client. The client earns tokens for completing academic tasks and can exchange them for preferred activities. The client has been increasingly asking, "How many more tokens until I can play on the iPad?" Which component of the token economy should the RBT modify to address this issue?

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2. Lisa, an RBT, is teaching 5-year-old Noah to wash his hands independently using a task analysis that breaks the skill into 10 steps. After several teaching sessions, Noah consistently performs steps 1-7 independently but requires prompting for steps 8-10. Which of the following data collection methods would BEST capture Noah's progress on this skill?

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3. A behavior technician is teaching Dylan, a 9-year-old with autism, to fold his clothes. After demonstrating the skill, the technician physically guides Dylan through the motions, gradually fading the physical assistance as Dylan becomes more proficient. Which teaching procedure is being used?

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4. During a session in a classroom setting, a 9-year-old client becomes disruptive, throwing materials and screaming loudly. The RBT follows the crisis plan by escorting the client to a designated calming area away from peers. This intervention is an example of:

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5. Sarah, an RBT, receives a text message from a client's parent asking for her personal opinion about whether their child should continue receiving medication prescribed by their psychiatrist. What is the most appropriate response from Sarah?

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6. During a monthly team meeting, a parent asks an RBT about their child's progress and whether they will "ever be normal." How should the RBT respond?

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7. An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with a 5-year-old client. The program focuses on identifying common objects. During a session, the RBT presents a picture of a dog and asks, "What is this?" The client responds, "Cat." Which of the following is the most appropriate error correction procedure?

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8. During a session, a client becomes physically aggressive toward the RBT. The RBT follows the crisis intervention protocol, which includes physically guiding the client to a designated calming area. After the incident, what should the RBT do NEXT?

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9. An RBT is collecting data on hand-flapping behavior. The operational definition states: "Client rapidly moves hands back and forth at or above shoulder level, with fingers extended, for at least 3 seconds." Which aspect of behavior is NOT addressed in this operational definition?

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10. An RBT is preparing to implement a new skill acquisition program with a 7-year-old client. The program involves teaching the client to independently complete a morning routine using visual supports. Before implementing the program, what should the RBT do?

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11. Marcus, an RBT, is implementing a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) intervention for a client who hits others to escape demands. The behavior plan specifies that the client should be taught to request a break using a break card instead of hitting. During a session, the client requests a break appropriately. What should Marcus do?

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12. During data review, an RBT notices that a client's self-injurious behavior has increased from an average of 3 instances per day to 15 instances per day over the past week, despite consistent implementation of the behavior intervention plan that had previously been effective. What should the RBT do?

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13. During a session, an RBT notices that when their client successfully completes a difficult task, the client looks to the RBT for acknowledgment. When the RBT provides praise and a high-five, the client smiles and continues working diligently. What type of reinforcer is the social praise and high-five in this scenario?

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14. An RBT is implementing a token economy system where a client earns tokens for completing academic tasks and can exchange them for 10 minutes of preferred activity time when 5 tokens are earned. One day, the RBT realizes they forgot to bring the token board to the session. What should the RBT do?

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15. During a treatment session, a client becomes upset and throws materials around the room. The RBT follows the crisis plan, which includes guiding the client to a designated calming area. Fifteen minutes later, the client is calm and ready to resume activities. What should the RBT document about this incident?

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16. Michael, an RBT, is working with a 12-year-old client who often compliments Michael's clothing and asks personal questions about his weekend activities. The client has begun waiting for Michael in the parking lot after sessions. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

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17. Tyler, an RBT, is implementing a token economy with his client. The client earns tokens for completing tasks and can exchange them for preferred activities or items. One day, the client has earned all required tokens for a preferred activity but begins engaging in challenging behavior when it's time for the activity. What should Tyler do?

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18. An RBT is working with a 10-year-old client who has difficulty with transitions between activities. The behavior intervention plan includes using a visual timer and providing a 2-minute warning before transitions. One day, the supervisor observes the RBT skipping the warning before transitioning the client to a new activity. What should happen as a result of this observation?

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19. An RBT is implementing a least-to-most prompting procedure to teach a client to tie shoes. The client attempts to tie their shoes independently but struggles. The RBT provides a verbal prompt, "Cross the laces," but the client still cannot complete the step. What should the RBT do next in the prompting hierarchy?

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20. An RBT is collecting data on hand-raising behavior during a 30-minute classroom period. The RBT records every instance when the student raises their hand to answer or ask a question. Which data collection method is the RBT using?

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21. After conducting a preference assessment, an RBT identified stickers as highly preferred for her client. However, after several sessions of using stickers as reinforcers, the client no longer appears interested in earning them. What phenomenon is occurring?

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22. An RBT is working with a 7-year-old client who has been making steady progress with a picture exchange communication system. The client's parents report that while the child uses the system effectively during therapy sessions, they rarely use it at home. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate for addressing this generalization issue?

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23. During a session, an RBT observes that whenever Lucas, a 7-year-old client with autism, requests a break by pressing a communication button, he is allowed 2 minutes of free time. After implementing this intervention for two weeks, the RBT notices that Lucas's frequency of appropriate requests has increased from 1 per session to 5 per session. This demonstrates which behavioral principle?

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24. An RBT is implementing a toilet training protocol with a 4-year-old client. The protocol involves checking the client's pull-up every 30 minutes and providing praise and a small edible reinforcer for remaining dry. If the pull-up is wet, the RBT is instructed to implement a 3-minute overcorrection procedure where the client practices going to the bathroom, changing clothes, and washing hands. After a week of implementation, the client begins crying and resisting the bathroom routine. What should the RBT do?

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25. A behavior technician is implementing a time-out procedure as part of a behavior reduction plan. Which of the following is an example of appropriate implementation of time-out?

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26. Jacob, an RBT, is working with a 9-year-old client who has recently begun using inappropriate language during sessions. The behavior plan specifies planned ignoring for inappropriate language. During a community outing at a library, the client loudly uses profanity. What should Jacob do?

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27. A parent tells an RBT that they found information online about a "miracle cure" for autism involving a specific diet and supplement regimen. The parent asks if they should start this treatment immediately. What is the most appropriate response from the RBT?

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28. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT collects data showing that 4-year-old Jackson engages in head-banging behavior most frequently when presented with difficult puzzle tasks. When Jackson begins head-banging, the therapist typically removes the puzzle and provides a brief break before trying again with a simpler puzzle. Based on this pattern, what is the most likely function of Jackson's head-banging behavior?

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29. During a session in a community setting, a client engages in a severe tantrum that poses an immediate safety risk to themselves and others. The RBT implements the crisis intervention procedures specified in the behavior plan, which includes physically guiding the client to a safer location. A bystander approaches and begins questioning the RBT's actions. What should the RBT do?

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30. An RBT working with a 4-year-old client with autism wants to teach the child to request items using picture cards. The RBT decides to teach this skill using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Before implementing this intervention, what must the RBT do?

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31. An RBT is preparing to implement a newly developed toilet training protocol with a 4-year-old client. Before beginning implementation, what should the RBT do to ensure ethical practice?

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32. During a parent training session, an RBT observes a parent implementing a reinforcement procedure with their child. The parent provides praise and a small edible when the child completes a task, but frequently delivers the reinforcer several minutes after the task is completed while they finish what they were doing. What feedback should the RBT provide to the parent?

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33. An RBT is collecting data on the frequency of a client's self-injurious behavior (SIB) throughout the day. After collecting data for several days, they notice that SIB occurs most frequently between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, right after lunch. What should the RBT do with this information?

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34. An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with a 5-year-old client on identifying colors. Which of the following data collection methods would be MOST appropriate for tracking the client's progress on this skill?

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35. An RBT is conducting a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. After three sessions, the results consistently show that the client selects the same item (a toy car) first, but the rankings of other items vary considerably across sessions. What might this suggest about the client's preferences?

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36. An RBT is working with a client who occasionally makes inappropriate comments during social interactions. The behavior intervention plan specifies using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) to address this issue. Which of the following is an example of correctly implementing DRA in this situation?

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37. An RBT is implementing a program to teach sorting by color. The RBT presents red, blue, and green blocks and instructs the client to "Put the red blocks here." After mastering this skill, the client can now correctly sort red, blue, and green blocks when asked to sort any of these colors. However, when presented with yellow blocks and asked to "Put the yellow blocks here," the client is unable to respond correctly. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

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38. During a parent training session, an RBT observes a parent implementing a reinforcement procedure inconsistently—sometimes providing reinforcement immediately following the target behavior, and other times delaying reinforcement or not providing it at all. What effect might this inconsistent implementation have on the target behavior?

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39. An RBT is implementing a token economy system with a 10-year-old client. At the end of the session, the client has earned 7 out of 10 possible tokens but becomes upset and demands to receive the reward that requires 10 tokens. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?

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40. An RBT is collecting data on a client's aggressive behavior using partial interval recording with 5-minute intervals during a 60-minute session. During the session, the client exhibited aggression during 4 out of the 12 intervals. What percentage of intervals contained aggression?

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41. A behavior technician notices that every time 8-year-old Sophia makes a mistake during academic work, she tears up her paper and throws it on the floor. The technician suspects that this behavior occurs because Sophia is then given easier work to complete. What function is this behavior most likely serving?

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42. An RBT is preparing to conduct a preference assessment with a 6-year-old client who is nonverbal and has limited motor skills. Which type of preference assessment would be most appropriate for this client?

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43. Jamal, an RBT, is teaching his client to tie shoelaces using a 10-step task analysis. During training, Jamal completes steps 1-5 himself and then provides hand-over-hand guidance for his client to complete steps 6-10. As the client becomes more proficient, Jamal completes fewer initial steps. Which teaching procedure is Jamal using?

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44. An RBT is preparing to run a session with a new client. Before beginning, the RBT notices that the client's file includes a behavior intervention plan, but it is dated from over a year ago. What should the RBT do?

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45. Samuel, a newly certified RBT, is implementing a program to teach his client to request items using picture cards. He places preferred items in transparent containers within sight but out of reach. Which antecedent manipulation strategy is Samuel using?

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46. An RBT is implementing discrete trial training with a 5-year-old client. The program focuses on receptive identification of colors. During the session, the RBT places red, blue, and green cards on the table and says, "Touch green." The client touches the blue card. After implementing the error correction procedure, the RBT should:

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47. An RBT notices that whenever they work with a particular client, the client's mother hovers nearby, frequently interrupting the session to provide help or correction before the RBT can implement the teaching procedure. This is interfering with the client's progress. What should the RBT do?

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48. Madison, an RBT, is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes planned ignoring of attention-seeking behaviors. During a session, the client begins grabbing and ripping papers, which is identified in the plan as an attention-seeking behavior to be ignored. As the behavior escalates and the client begins to tear pages from a book, what should Madison do?

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49. An RBT is teaching a 6-year-old client to request items using picture cards. The RBT notices that the client consistently requests the same three items (cookies, juice, and iPad) even though many other options are available. Which of the following would be an appropriate strategy to expand the client's requesting repertoire?

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50. An RBT is implementing a behavior reduction plan that includes functional communication training (FCT). The client has historically engaged in aggression to escape demands. Now, the client is being taught to request breaks using a break card instead. During a session, the client uses the break card appropriately. What should the RBT do?

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51. An RBT is teaching a 6-year-old client to identify colors using discrete trial training. The target response is for the client to touch the correct color card when asked, "Touch blue." The client has been making steady progress, but today begins touching other objects that are blue in the room instead of the blue card. Which of the following describes what has occurred?

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52. An RBT notices that a client consistently engages in a specific challenging behavior when presented with math worksheets. The behavior does not occur during reading activities or during break times. This observation provides information about which component of the three-term contingency?

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53. An RBT notices a pattern in their client's behavior: whenever the client is presented with a writing task, they frequently request to use the bathroom. After returning from the bathroom, the client often requires additional prompting to engage with the writing task. What function might the bathroom requests be serving?

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54. An RBT is preparing to conduct a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. Which of the following describes the correct procedure?

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55. An RBT is implementing least-to-most prompting to teach a client to tie their shoes. The client attempts to tie their shoes but struggles with crossing the laces. Following the least-to-most prompting hierarchy, what should be the RBT's first level of assistance?

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56. An RBT is implementing differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) with a client who hits others when frustrated. The target replacement behavior is for the client to squeeze a stress ball instead of hitting. Which of the following best describes correct implementation of DRI in this scenario?

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57. An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes token economy, visual supports, and planned ignoring for attention-seeking behaviors. Despite consistent implementation for three weeks, data shows no significant improvement in the target behaviors. What should the RBT do?

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58. An RBT is teaching a 5-year-old client to tie his shoes using a task analysis. After several sessions, the client can complete 6 out of the 8 steps independently. The RBT records this as 75% independence. Is this calculation correct?

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59. An RBT is implementing differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) with a client who frequently calls out answers without raising his hand. Which of the following correctly describes the implementation of DRO in this situation?

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60. Olivia, an RBT, is preparing to conduct a paired stimulus preference assessment with her 6-year-old client who has limited verbal abilities. Which of the following describes the correct procedure for this assessment?

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61. While reviewing data from yesterday's sessions, an RBT notices that client Jane engaged in self-injurious behavior (SIB) across three consecutive sessions, which had not occurred in the previous two weeks of treatment. What should the RBT do FIRST?

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62. An RBT is collecting data on the frequency of hand-raising during a 30-minute group activity. The client raised their hand 12 times during the session. What is the rate of hand-raising per minute?

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63. An RBT is teaching a 10-year-old client with autism to wash dishes using a visual task analysis. The client can complete most steps independently but struggles with rinsing the soap off completely. Which prompting strategy would be most appropriate to help the client with this specific step?

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64. An RBT is teaching a child to request items using picture cards. The RBT places desired items in sight but out of reach, waits for the child to show interest, then physically prompts the child to pick up and hand over the corresponding picture card before giving the item. Which component of the four-term contingency is the RBT manipulating when placing items in sight but out of reach?

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65. An RBT is collecting data on the duration of a client's tantrums. In one session, tantrums occurred for a total of 15 minutes during a 60-minute session. What percentage of the session was spent in tantrum behavior?

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66. An RBT is collecting data on Logan's on-task behavior during 30-minute math sessions using momentary time sampling with 2-minute intervals. At the end of the 30-minute session with 15 intervals, the RBT recorded that Logan was on-task during 9 intervals. What percentage of intervals was Logan on-task?

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67. An RBT is conducting a discrete trial teaching session focused on identifying emotions with a 6-year-old client. During the session, the client becomes increasingly distracted and begins looking around the room rather than at the instructional materials. Which of the following strategies would be MOST appropriate for the RBT to implement first?

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68. An RBT is implementing a program to teach a client to request breaks appropriately instead of screaming. The client has been making progress, but during today's session, the client screams three times. Each time, the RBT follows the behavior plan by not providing a break contingent on screaming. However, after the third instance, the RBT feels pressured and gives a break following a scream. What phenomenon is likely to occur as a result?

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69. A consultant has developed a new toilet training protocol for 4-year-old Elijah. The RBT implementing the protocol notices that Elijah is distressed during certain parts of the protocol and believes modifications could make it more effective. What should the RBT do?

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70. An RBT is implementing an intervention to teach a child with autism to request preferred items. The RBT places a desired toy in sight but out of reach. When the child reaches for the toy, the RBT prompts the child to say "toy please" and then provides the toy contingent on the verbal request. Which prompting strategy is the RBT using?

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71. During a treatment session, an RBT observes that their 8-year-old client, who typically follows one-step instructions readily, is having unusual difficulty following directions today. The client appears tired, responds slowly to prompts, and repeatedly asks to lie down. What should the RBT do?

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72. An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) for a client who frequently calls out answers without raising their hand. After several weeks of implementation, the frequency of calling out has decreased significantly, but the behavior still occurs occasionally. This pattern suggests:

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73. An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with an 8-year-old client who has difficulty attending to tasks. During a particularly challenging session, the client becomes frustrated and says, "I hate this! You're mean!" What is the most appropriate response from the RBT?

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74. During a preference assessment, an RBT presents a client with an array of 5 items simultaneously, allows the client to select one item, removes that item from the array, and then re-presents the remaining items. This process continues until all items have been selected or the client makes no selection. Which type of preference assessment is the RBT conducting?

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75. An RBT is teaching a 5-year-old client to wash hands independently using a task analysis. The client consistently completes steps 1-4 independently but struggles with step 5 (applying soap). What data collection method would provide the most detailed information about the client's progress on this skill?

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76. Maria is practicing addition facts with her client. When the client answers "8+4=12" correctly, Maria immediately smiles and says, "Great job!" Then she places a token on the client's token board. In this scenario, Maria has delivered which type of reinforcement?

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77. An RBT is teaching a 9-year-old client to play a board game with peers. The RBT notices that the client frequently interrupts others and grabs game pieces during their turns. The RBT wants to use differential reinforcement to address this issue. Which form of differential reinforcement would be most appropriate?

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78. An RBT is implementing an antecedent-based intervention that includes providing visual schedules, clear transitions between activities, and offering choices within activities. The client's challenging behaviors have decreased significantly since implementation. This type of intervention is an example of:

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79. When providing feedback to a parent about their child's progress, which of the following statements from an RBT would be MOST appropriate and within their scope of practice?

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80. An RBT is working with a 6-year-old client on identifying emotions using picture cards. The RBT notices that the client consistently confuses "angry" and "sad" facial expressions. Which of the following teaching strategies would be most appropriate to address this specific difficulty?

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81. During a session, an RBT notices that her client is engaging in a new challenging behavior that isn't addressed in the current behavior intervention plan. What should the RBT do?

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82. Emma is implementing a behavior intervention plan for a client who engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB). The plan specifies using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) by reinforcing the client for requesting help when frustrated instead of engaging in SIB. During today's session, the client became frustrated with a difficult task but requested help appropriately instead of engaging in SIB. What should Emma do next?

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83. An RBT is implementing a chaining procedure to teach hand washing. The task analysis includes 8 steps, and the RBT is using total task chaining. During a session, the client completes steps 1-5 independently but requires physical prompting for steps 6-8. How should the RBT score this performance?

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84. An RBT is working with 7-year-old Emma on completing a 10-piece puzzle. Emma can place 3 pieces independently but struggles with the remaining pieces. The RBT decides to use backward chaining to teach this skill. How should the RBT implement this procedure?

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85. An RBT observes that a 7-year-old client frequently engages in disruptive behavior during group activities but rarely during one-on-one instruction. Which assessment might be most useful in determining why this pattern occurs?

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RBT Practice Exam 75 Questions

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1. Ella's client receives praise and a sticker every time he raises his hand instead of calling out. As a result, calling out decreases significantly. What behavior principle is at work?

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2. Asher gets access to a tablet after cleaning up his toys. Over time, he starts cleaning up without being asked. What principle is being used?

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3. Sophia, an RBT, observes that her client, Mia, is becoming increasingly distracted by the loud environment in the waiting room before sessions. She decides to begin sessions in a quieter room with minimal distractions to increase focus. What kind of strategy is this?

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4. When Ava forgets her homework, her teacher makes her miss recess. She never forgets again. This is an example of:

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5. Harper’s RBT praises her every time she says “thank you” during snack time. Over time, she starts saying it more often without being prompted. What type of reinforcement is being used?

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6. An RBT is reviewing behavior data from the past month and notices that the frequency of tantrums significantly dropped after implementing a new reinforcement system. What is the best next step?

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7. When Marcus gets frustrated, he tends to drop to the floor and scream. His RBT begins tracking how many times this behavior occurs during each 3-hour session. What is this data collection method?

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8. Maya, an RBT, is implementing a program that requires her to teach steps in order: first step independently, while prompting the rest. What chaining procedure is she using?

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9. During snack time, the RBT asks, “What do you want?” The client responds with “cracker,” and the RBT immediately gives a cracker. What verbal operant is the client using?

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10. Jackson, a client with limited verbal skills, learns to hand a picture of a toy car to his RBT in order to gain access to the toy. This is an example of:

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11. During snack time, Carter says “cookie” and his RBT repeats “cookie” back. What is the RBT modeling?

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12. Dylan is learning to say “open” to request help with opening his lunchbox. At first, he says “opuh,” but his RBT reinforces it. Later, Dylan says “open” clearly. What teaching technique is used?

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13. A client screams when denied a toy. The RBT does not respond to the screaming, and instead provides the toy only when the child asks appropriately. Over time, screaming decreases while appropriate requests increase. What procedures are being combined?

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During a therapy session, Mason, a 6-year-old learner, throws his toy car whenever he’s asked to clean up. His RBT, Julia, notices this happens every time the clean-up instruction is given. What is the antecedent in this scenario?

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15. What is the primary reason RBTs must collect continuous and accurate data during each session?

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16. Which of the following best describes a response generalization?

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17. A new RBT is asked by a parent to provide them with the full behavior intervention plan (BIP) to keep at home. What should the RBT do?

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18. Elijah is taught to brush his teeth by breaking down the skill into small steps: turning on the water, putting toothpaste on the brush, brushing top teeth, etc. What is this technique called?

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19. Luna is learning to wash her hands. Her RBT uses hand-over-hand support and gradually reduces assistance over time. What is this called?

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20. Leo’s BCBA asks the RBT to assess how long it takes the client to begin washing his hands after being told “Go wash your hands.” The RBT observes and records the time between the instruction and the start of hand washing. What kind of data is the RBT collecting?

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21. What should an RBT do if a client becomes aggressive and starts throwing materials during a session?

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22. Which data collection method involves checking whether a behavior is occurring only at the end of a specified time interval?

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23. Camila always speaks in a loud voice at home. At school, she learns to use a quiet voice in the library. This is an example of:

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24. Emma refuses to brush her teeth. Her RBT first teaches her to touch the toothbrush, then hold it, then put it near her mouth. What technique is being used?

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25. Madison’s therapist asks, “What do you wear on your feet?” Madison answers, “Shoes.” What type of verbal behavior is this?

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Chloe’s BCBA tells her to use momentary time sampling during circle time. What should Chloe do?

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27. An RBT is teaching Ava, a 3-year-old, how to request juice using a communication card. At first, Ava is guided hand-over-hand to touch the card, then gradually she begins to touch the card independently. What best describes this teaching technique?

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28. Grace’s behavior plan says to teach her to ask for help instead of screaming when frustrated. What kind of intervention is this?

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29. When Owen hits his teacher, the team withholds attention and does not respond to the behavior. What procedure is this?

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30. Oliver, a 9-year-old client, becomes aggressive when asked to transition from a preferred iPad activity to a writing task. His team creates a new plan: they show him a visual countdown timer and provide a highly preferred toy immediately after transitioning without aggression. What are the two types of strategies being combined?

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31. An RBT uses least-to-most prompting. What is the first type of prompt likely used?

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32. The BCBA gives instructions to the RBT to collect frequency data on tantrums. What should the RBT record?

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33. What should an RBT do if they are unsure about how to implement a program or collect a specific type of data?

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34. Riley says “ball” when he sees a ball. What type of verbal behavior is this?

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35. Which of the following is the best example of maintaining client dignity during an RBT session?

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Olivia, an RBT, is reviewing a client's behavior intervention plan and sees that she must use “partial interval recording” to track behavior. What does this mean?

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37. A client is learning to ask for a break instead of hitting the table when frustrated. The RBT reinforces every correct request for a break. Over time, the client stops hitting and begins to request appropriately. Which principle is this?

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38. Logan’s parents report that he tantrums during mealtime. The BCBA asks Olivia, the RBT, to record what happens before and after each tantrum to identify patterns. What is this process called?

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39. When a client yells, their RBT immediately gives them what they want to stop the yelling. What is most likely maintaining the behavior?

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40. Aria’s therapist tells her to track the length of time a tantrum lasts. What measurement should Aria use?

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41. Cameron, an RBT, notices that his learner, Ava, becomes very upset every time her therapy session ends, often crying and refusing to leave. He decides to offer her a consistent “goodbye song” and a small toy each time they finish the session. What strategy is this?

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42. When Elijah sees a red “STOP” sign, he stops walking. This sign is acting as a:

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43. Zoe works with a learner who often grabs other students’ toys. Instead of punishing, Zoe gives praise and access to a preferred toy when the child plays nicely. What strategy is this?

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44. Mila, an RBT, is instructed to use “most-to-least” prompting to help a client complete a new task. Which example reflects the correct use of this strategy?

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45. What is the best way for an RBT to ensure effective pairing with a new client?

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46. What is the most appropriate way for an RBT to respond when a client’s parent begins asking for personal advice about parenting strategies that are not in the behavior plan?

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47. Isabella, an RBT, observes her learner choosing a toy truck over and over again when allowed to play freely. What type of preference assessment is this?

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48. Which of the following situations represents a dual relationship that RBTs must avoid?

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49. Luna’s RBT is working on increasing her eye contact during greetings. At first, she’s reinforced for looking briefly, then for holding eye contact longer. Eventually, reinforcement is given only when she also smiles. What teaching method is being used?

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50. Ethan echoes his therapist saying, “dog” after hearing it. What verbal behavior is this?

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51. During a session, Olivia tells her client, “Do this,” while clapping her hands. The client claps their hands immediately after. What type of verbal behavior did the client demonstrate?

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52. Which of the following best describes a motivating operation (MO) in a session with a client who is learning to request snacks?

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53. Layla’s RBT is reinforcing her for saying “hi” to peers in new settings, like school and the park. This is an example of:

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Noah frequently hits his desk when he’s asked to write. His team wants to understand why this behavior happens. What is the best method to find the function of Noah’s behavior?

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55. A client is reinforced with praise every 3rd correct response. What schedule of reinforcement is this?

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56. Which of the following examples demonstrates continuous measurement?

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57. The client’s plan includes using “differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO).” What should the RBT reinforce?

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58. During a therapy session, the RBT provides a cookie every 4 times the client labels an item correctly. This remains consistent across all sessions. What schedule of reinforcement is being used?

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59. Julian, an RBT, is tracking data on self-injury and wants to understand when during the day it most often occurs. What is the most appropriate method for this?

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60. During a session at the park, Maria notices her client, Jonah, frequently runs away from her to chase birds. Each time he does, she immediately walks him back without saying anything. After several sessions of doing this, Jonah runs off less often. What behavior principle is likely responsible for this decrease?

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61. Natalie is reinforcing a child for staying in their seat for 5 minutes, then increases it to 7 minutes, then 10. What is this an example of?

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62. A client screams when asked to transition from play to work. The RBT begins giving a 2-minute warning before transitions. This is an example of:

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Mateo’s parents ask his RBT for advice on toilet training his younger sibling. What is the best response?

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64. Brooklyn’s mom gives her a cookie after she says, “cookie.” What type of verbal behavior is that?

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65. A parent tells the RBT that their child’s medication dosage has changed. What should the RBT do?

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Daniel is in a classroom where the teacher uses whole interval recording to track on-task behavior. What does Daniel need to do in order for the behavior to be recorded?

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67. Liam’s parents report that he’s making great progress at the clinic but continues to display challenging behaviors at home. What should the RBT do when hearing this feedback?

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Liam is asked to complete a math worksheet. He immediately puts his head down and refuses to work. His RBT records the time between the instruction and when Liam actually picks up his pencil. What measurement is being used?

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What should the RBT do if the client’s goals seem too difficult or developmentally inappropriate?

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70. A 7-year-old client named Charlotte is being taught to tie her shoes. The RBT begins by completing every step except the final loop, which Charlotte completes herself. Gradually, the RBT decreases help so Charlotte does more of the task independently. What is this method called?

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71. Luca, an RBT, arrives at work and notices the client’s parents yelling at each other. He is unsure if it affects the session. What should he do?

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Sofia’s therapist sets up a system where Sofia earns one token each time she finishes a worksheet. When she earns five tokens, she gets 5 minutes of playtime. This is an example of:

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73. When Jayden finishes his math work early, he doesn’t have to do the reading assignment. Now he rushes through his math more often. This is an example of:

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74. When Ben is told “We’re going to the dentist,” he screams and hits his mom. His mom cancels the appointment. What most likely reinforces Ben’s behavior?

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75. Ava, an RBT, is collecting data on a client’s hitting behavior. The data form includes the time the behavior started and ended. What measurement is this?

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