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Perfect your behavior acquisition skills with our comprehensive practice questions designed for RBT certification preparation.

This quiz covers essential techniques including reinforcement procedures, conditioned reinforcers, discrete-trial teaching, and naturalistic approaches.

Test your knowledge of chaining methods, discrimination training, prompting strategies, and generalization techniques.

Strengthen your understanding of maintenance versus acquisition procedures, shaping methods, and token economy implementation.

These questions will help you apply behavior acquisition principles effectively across various clinical settings with diverse learners.

Behavior Acquisition Quiz

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After teaching a child to request items using the phrase "I want" in the therapy room with one RBT, which of the following would be the MOST comprehensive approach to promote generalization of this skill?

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An RBT is teaching a client to write their name. The RBT first fully demonstrates the task, then uses hand-over-hand guidance to help the client complete the task. In subsequent sessions, the RBT begins by waiting 5 seconds to see if the client initiates independently before providing hand-over-hand guidance. After several sessions, the waiting time is increased to 10 seconds. What prompting procedure is the RBT implementing?

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A child is playing with toys in the living room. When the child reaches for a toy on a high shelf but cannot reach it, the RBT waits for the child to look toward them before providing any assistance. When the child looks at the RBT, the RBT models saying "help" and waits. When the child attempts to say "help," the RBT immediately assists the child in getting the toy. This teaching scenario best exemplifies which procedure?

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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of components in a discrete trial teaching format?

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An RBT is teaching a child to drink from a straw. Initially, the RBT reinforces the child for picking up the cup. Next, the RBT only reinforces the child for touching the straw to their lips. Later, the RBT only reinforces the child for placing the straw in their mouth. Finally, the RBT only reinforces successfully drinking through the straw. What procedure is the RBT implementing?

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An RBT is teaching a client to write their name. The RBT first demonstrates writing the name, then provides hand-over-hand guidance. After several successful trials with full guidance, the RBT waits 5 seconds before providing any prompts, giving the client an opportunity to begin independently. If no response occurs within 5 seconds, the RBT provides the necessary prompts. What prompting procedure is being implemented?

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A client has recently mastered sorting objects by color with 90% accuracy. The RBT now implements weekly probes of this skill while focusing instruction on new sorting dimensions like size and shape. The RBT provides reinforcement on an intermittent schedule for correctly sorting by color during these weekly checks. This practice best represents which type of procedure?

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An RBT is teaching a client to request items using picture cards. Initially, the RBT points to the correct card while giving the verbal instruction. After several successful trials, the RBT stops pointing to the card but continues to give the verbal instruction. After more successful trials, the RBT only presents the item without any verbal instruction, expecting the client to spontaneously use the picture card to request. What prompting and fading procedure is being implemented?

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An RBT gives a student a small plastic chip each time they complete a math problem. At the end of the session, the student can exchange their accumulated chips for access to preferred activities or items. What system is the RBT implementing?

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10. An RBT is working with a client who is learning to complete independent work tasks. When the client completes their work, the RBT removes some of their homework assignments. The client's rate of completing work tasks increases over time. What type of reinforcement procedure is the RBT using?

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After teaching a child to request items using full sentences in the therapy room, an RBT arranges opportunities for the child to make requests at home with parents, at school with teachers, and at the park with peers. What procedure is the RBT implementing?

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After a child has mastered sorting blocks by color with 90% accuracy across three consecutive sessions, the RBT reduces the frequency of reinforcement from continuous to intermittent and conducts weekly probes to ensure the skill is maintained. This represents which type of procedure?

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During a session, an RBT provides reinforcement for a client's correct responses according to the following pattern: reinforcement after 2 responses, then after 5 responses, then after 3 responses, then after 4 responses. What schedule of reinforcement is the RBT implementing?

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After teaching a child to identify letters in structured teaching sessions, an RBT arranges for the child to practice letter identification during various classroom activities, with different materials, and with different instructors. The RBT also teaches the child to identify letters embedded within words and on environmental signs. What aspect of intervention is the RBT addressing?

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During a discrete trial teaching session focusing on receptive identification of colors, what would be the most appropriate way for an RBT to correct an error?

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An RBT is implementing discrete trial teaching with a client learning to identify colors. Which of the following best represents a complete discrete trial?

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After teaching a child to request items using picture cards in the therapy room, the RBT works with the child's parents to create similar picture cards for use at home. The RBT also trains the child to use different picture cards with similar but not identical images, and to request from different people including family members and teachers. What aspect of intervention is being addressed?

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A client consistently responds to tangible reinforcers but shows little response to social praise. The RBT implements a procedure where each time a tangible reinforcer is delivered, it is paired with enthusiastic praise such as "Great job!" After many pairings, the RBT begins to occasionally deliver only praise following correct responses. The client's behavior is maintained even when only praise is delivered. What procedure did the RBT implement?

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An RBT is teaching a client to identify fruits and vegetables. The RBT shows pictures of apples, oranges, carrots, and celery. For each picture, the client must respond to the question "Is this a fruit or a vegetable?" What type of discrimination training is being implemented?

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An RBT is working with a child who has limited preferences. Before beginning teaching sessions, the RBT consistently pairs the sound of a small bell with immediate delivery of the child's favorite snack. After multiple pairings across several days, the RBT notices that the child smiles upon hearing the bell, even when no snack is delivered. What procedure has been implemented?

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21. An RBT is working with a client who has never used utensils before. Initially, the RBT reinforces the client for picking up a spoon. Once this is consistent, the RBT only reinforces the client for touching the spoon to food. Later, the RBT only reinforces the client for scooping food with the spoon. Finally, the RBT only reinforces the client for successfully bringing food to their mouth with the spoon. What procedure is the RBT implementing?

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An RBT implements a token economy for a client working on math problems. The client earns one token for each correctly completed problem and can exchange tokens for preferred items or activities based on a predetermined menu: 5 tokens for a short break, 10 tokens for a small toy, 20 tokens for tablet time. After two weeks, the RBT notices the client is losing interest in the token system. Which of the following would be the most appropriate adjustment to the token economy?

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A child is playing in a sandbox at the park. The RBT notices the child is trying to build a sandcastle but struggling. The RBT moves nearby and models how to use a bucket to make castle towers. When the child shows interest, the RBT hands over materials only when the child requests them verbally or with signs. What naturalistic teaching approach is being demonstrated?

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24. An RBT is working with a child who shows little interest in typical reinforcers. The RBT pairs the praise statement "Good job!" with the delivery of the child's favorite toy car repeatedly over several sessions. After multiple pairings, the child begins to smile when hearing "Good job!" even without receiving the toy car. What procedure has the RBT implemented?

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An RBT is teaching a child to identify different emotions. The RBT shows the child various pictures of people expressing happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. The child must select the correct emotion card when the RBT asks, "Which person is happy?" or "Which person is sad?" What type of discrimination training is being implemented?

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An RBT is teaching a client to make a bed. The RBT creates a 10-step task analysis and teaches all steps in sequence during each teaching opportunity, providing whatever level of prompting is needed for each step. As the client gains proficiency, the RBT fades prompts for each step until the client can complete the entire task independently. What chaining procedure is the RBT implementing?

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An RBT is teaching a client to independently brush their teeth. The RBT initially teaches each step in the sequence separately, starting with putting toothpaste on the brush, then brushing front teeth, then side teeth, and so on, until the entire sequence is complete. What type of chaining procedure is being implemented?

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An RBT implements a system where students earn stars for completing academic tasks. Different academic behaviors earn different numbers of stars: 1 star for completing a worksheet, 2 stars for participating in group work, and 3 stars for answering questions correctly. Students can exchange accumulated stars for prizes of varying values from a reinforcement menu. What key component of a token economy is illustrated in this example?

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During a therapy session, Johnny correctly identifies all letters of the alphabet. The RBT gives him a small piece of candy immediately after he completes the task. Two days later, the RBT decides to give Johnny two pieces of candy for the same task. This change in reinforcement represents a modification in which dimension of reinforcement?

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During a discrete trial teaching session for identifying body parts, an RBT presents a picture board, says "Touch nose," waits 3 seconds, provides a prompt if needed, delivers reinforcement for correct responses, and then clears the materials before presenting the next instruction. What essential component of discrete trial teaching is demonstrated in this scenario?

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A client has mastered labeling common animals when shown pictures. The BCBA now directs the RBT to include occasional animal labeling trials during sessions that focus on teaching new skills, providing intermittent reinforcement for correct animal labels. What is the primary purpose of this practice?

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An RBT notices that a child is reaching for a toy on a high shelf but cannot get it. Which of the following represents the best implementation of a naturalistic teaching procedure?

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An RBT is teaching a child to zip up their jacket. Initially, the RBT completes most of the zipping motion but leaves the last small portion for the child to complete independently. Over time, the RBT gradually increases the portion that the child must complete. What prompting and fading procedure is being implemented?

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An RBT is teaching a child to request items using picture cards. Initially, the RBT physically guides the child's hand to select and hand over the correct picture. Over several sessions, the RBT gradually fades the physical guidance by moving from full hand-over-hand to guiding at the wrist, then elbow, then light touch at the shoulder, and finally no physical guidance. What prompting and fading procedure is being implemented?

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An RBT is teaching a client to match different colored blocks to corresponding colored cards. During each trial, the RBT presents one colored card (e.g., red) and asks the client to select the matching block from an array containing blocks of different colors. What type of discrimination training is being implemented?

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An RBT is teaching a child who has never spoken before to say "mama." Initially, the RBT reinforces any vocalization, then only vowel sounds, then only "m" sounds, then "ma," and finally "mama." What procedure is the RBT implementing?

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An RBT delivers a small edible reinforcer immediately after a client correctly identifies a letter, but waits 30 seconds before delivering the reinforcer when the client correctly identifies a number. Over time, the RBT notices the client identifies letters more consistently than numbers. This difference in responding is most likely due to what aspect of reinforcement implementation?

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An RBT wants to establish praise as a conditioned reinforcer for a client who does not currently respond to social praise. Which of the following procedures would best accomplish this goal?

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An RBT is working with a child who does not consistently make eye contact. Initially, the RBT reinforces the child for facing in the RBT's general direction. Later, the RBT only reinforces the child for looking at the RBT's face. Finally, the RBT only reinforces direct eye contact. What procedure is the RBT implementing?

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An RBT is teaching a client to sort clothing items. The client must put shirts in one basket and pants in another basket. Over time, the client learns to sort shirts and pants correctly, regardless of their color, size, or style. What type of discrimination has the client developed?

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A child is playing with toy cars on the floor. The RBT joins in and places a desirable car just out of reach. When the child reaches toward it, the RBT waits expectantly. When the child vocalizes "car," the RBT immediately gives them the car and expands by saying, "Yes, you want the car!" This teaching approach best exemplifies which procedure?

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An RBT is teaching a client to wash their hands. The RBT first has the client complete only the final step—turning off the water—while the RBT completes all previous steps. Once the client masters turning off the water, the RBT has the client complete both drying hands and turning off water, while the RBT completes the earlier steps. This process continues until the client completes all steps independently. What chaining procedure is the RBT implementing?

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An RBT initially provides reinforcement after every correct response (FR1). After consistent responding, the RBT changes to providing reinforcement after every third correct response (FR3). The client's rate of responding decreases temporarily but then increases and stabilizes at a higher rate than before. This pattern of responding is most consistent with what principle?

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A client has mastered counting objects from 1-10 with 100% accuracy across five consecutive sessions. The RBT now provides practice opportunities for counting during daily activities like setting the table or distributing materials, with reinforcement provided intermittently rather than after every correct count. The primary focus of instruction has shifted to new mathematical skills. This practice best represents which type of procedure?

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An RBT is teaching a client to prepare a bowl of cereal. The RBT first teaches all steps in sequence with full prompting, then gradually fades prompts across the entire task. The client practices the complete sequence from beginning to end during each teaching opportunity. What chaining procedure is being implemented?

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An RBT is teaching a child to respond differently to pictures of dogs versus cats. The RBT shows a picture and says "What is this?" If it's a dog, the correct response is "dog," and if it's a cat, the correct response is "cat." What type of training is the RBT implementing?

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47. An RBT is teaching a client to make a sandwich. The client has difficulty with fine motor skills. The RBT begins by teaching the last step first—putting the top slice of bread on the sandwich—and providing reinforcement for completing this step. Once mastered, the RBT teaches spreading the condiments, then taking out the bread, and so forth in reverse order. What chaining procedure is being implemented?

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An RBT implements a token economy for a classroom of students. After initial success, the RBT notices that some students lose motivation when they need to earn 20 tokens before exchanging them for preferred items. The RBT adjusts the system so students can exchange smaller numbers of tokens for small reinforcers or save them for larger reinforcers. What aspect of token economy implementation is the RBT addressing?

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During discrete trial teaching, an RBT presents a picture of a dog and says "What's this?" The client responds correctly by saying "dog." The RBT provides praise and a token, removes the picture, and waits 3 seconds before presenting the next trial. What is the purpose of the 3-second pause between trials?

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50. A child is playing with toy animals on the floor. The RBT notices the child is engaged with a horse figure and joins in, commenting "Horse! The horse says neigh!" When the child looks at the RBT, they pause expectantly. The child attempts to say "neigh," and the RBT immediately gives the horse back and expands, "Yes, the horse says neigh!" What naturalistic teaching strategy is being implemented?

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