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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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2. 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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3. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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10. 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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11. 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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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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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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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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15. 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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When conducting a paired-stimulus preference assessment, the RBT should:

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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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18. 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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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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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 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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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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When conducting preference assessments, which of the following statements is true?

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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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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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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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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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30. 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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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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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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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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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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35. 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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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46. 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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47. 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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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 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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50. 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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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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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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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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54. 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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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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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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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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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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59. 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?

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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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61. 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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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?

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

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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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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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75. 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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76. 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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77. 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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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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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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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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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 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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83. 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 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 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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RBT Isabel rotates mastered flashcards into daily sessions once a week so the learner stays fluent in earlier targets. What practice is Isabel applying?

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2. In a functional behavior assessment, RBT Lila runs a demand condition in which she presents math worksheets and removes them when Marcus screams, tallying each scream. Which FBA component is Lila assisting with?

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3. RBT Chloe offers red, blue, and green blocks one at a time to Jonah, recording which he selects first, second, and third across multiple trials. Which preference-assessment method is she using?

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4. Two weeks into an extinction procedure for head hitting, Miguel begins crying, scratching, and throwing materials, behaviors not seen before. What common side effect of extinction is illustrated?

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5. To encourage generalization of “where” questions, which plan should the RBT prioritize first?

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6. RBT Ethan delivers a token every third correct puzzle piece placement and, after three tokens, exchanges them for one minute with a preferred tablet game. Which reinforcement schedule is in effect?

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7. During a tantrum, twelve-year-old Ava suddenly attempts to bite her own arm hard enough to leave marks. According to the crisis plan, what should RBT Leo do first?

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8. The clinic switches from paper graphs to an online platform. What is the RBT’s primary graphing responsibility during the transition?

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9. Because severe storms caused clinic closure, RBT Emma notes “session cancelled due to facility closure (inclement weather)” in the daily progress note. Which reporting task is illustrated?

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10. What is the minimal data element every RBT session note must include?

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11. To describe Julia’s elopement, RBT Sam writes “Julia left her chair, passed the yellow tape line, and stepped into the hallway” rather than “Julia acted defiant.” Which data-collection principle is Sam following?

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12. To strengthen collaboration with a speech therapist on the case, which action should the RBT take?

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13. RBT Fiona embeds color identification practice into a game of “I Spy” as the child explores the playground, reinforcing spontaneous correct responses. Which teaching strategy is this?

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A rate of 18 responses in 3 minutes equals how many responses per minute?

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15. During a 20-minute language session, RBT Maya clicks her handheld tally counter every time six-year-old Liam independently requests a preferred item, noting the total count in her data sheet afterward. What primary measurement procedure is Maya using?

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16. RBT Chloe receives a new intern to shadow her sessions. She meets weekly with the BCBA for feedback on her modeling and prompting techniques. What practice is illustrated?

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17. When building a task analysis for hand-washing, why might an RBT favor total-task presentation over forward chaining?

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18. Which prompt hierarchy order best promotes discrimination without excessive errors?

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19. Mid-session, the BCBA texts that goals will shift to mand training; RBT Liam pauses instruction to clarify the exact SDs and reinforcement plan. Which professional action is modeled?

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20. Before implementing any change to a behavior plan, the RBT should first:

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21. Which term describes the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior after a period of non-occurrence?

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22. RBT Quinn observes new bruises on a client’s legs and, following company policy, emails the BCBA immediately with objective details and timestamped photos. Which documentation skill is Quinn demonstrating?

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23. A supervisor asks for a method that captures both how often and for how long Juliette engages in humming during math tasks. Which single-measure approach should RBT Ben recommend?

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24. Which event must the RBT always document under “variables affecting progress”?

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25. While chatting with a neighbor, RBT Trent is asked about a famous child client. He replies, “Sorry, I can’t discuss my clients.” Which principle is demonstrated?

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26. During independent-work time, nine-year-old Mason repeatedly flips his worksheet off the desk whenever the RBT presents more than five math problems, and the teacher immediately removes the sheet and lets him draw instead. What function is most likely maintaining Mason’s flipping behavior?

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27. Which phrase is the least appropriate in an operational definition?

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28. To reduce task avoidance, RBT Kelly lets Liam pick which of two writing assignments he will do first and allows a two-minute stretch break before starting. Which antecedent intervention is she implementing?

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29. Data show Mason escapes writing by breaking pencils. Which intervention aligns with functional treatment?

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30. After hearing the client cough heavily and appear lethargic, RBT Lina tells the supervising BCBA before the next session and notes symptoms in her log. Which Task E.1 responsibility applies?

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31. A BCBA wants the least-intrusive strategy before differential reinforcement for noncompliance. Which antecedent tactic should the RBT try first?

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32. At day’s end, RBT Elijah enters duration data into the agency’s electronic system, which automatically plots a cumulative record for the BCBA to review. What task is Elijah completing?

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33. RBT Celeste awards tokens for each correct intraverbal response that can later be traded for five minutes of computer time. Which behavioral system is this?

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34. A mother brings RBT Kira a handmade scarf valued around $15 during winter holidays. What is the best ethical response?

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35. Maintenance probes should occur at what minimum frequency to verify long-term retention once a skill is mastered?

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36. Which document primarily outlines confidentiality obligations for RBTs?

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37. In a discrete-trial session, RBT Dale presents the card “cat,” prompts if needed, praises correct labels, and records latency before resetting. Which instructional approach is Dale demonstrating?

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38. Which discontinuous system best suits a classroom aide who can glance at a timer and record data only at the exact second it beeps?

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39. During recess, RBT Omar observes which playground activities Ella gravitates toward without prompting, noting duration of engagement. What assessment format is this?

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40. Which schedule typically produces a scalloped response pattern?

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41. When teaching tooth-brushing, RBT Nate guides Sam through all steps except the last two, which Sam performs independently and receives praise for, gradually shifting the independent portion backward through earlier steps. What chaining method is used?

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42. After Amy learns to request “water” with her parents, RBT Leo practices the same skill with Amy’s teacher in the cafeteria and with a babysitter at home. Which generalization tactic is he using?

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43. RBT Maya notices staff using loud directives that frequently upset a non-verbal client; she expresses concern to the BCBA and suggests a gentler approach. Which ethical core principle is she upholding?

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44. Which practice best demonstrates cultural humility when teaching hygiene skills to a client from a different background?

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45. While completing the VB-MAPP listener-responding test, RBT Jae records prompt fading needs for each trial so the BCBA can pinpoint target items. This exemplifies what aspect of skill assessment participation?

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46. RBT Alisha forgets to start her stopwatch on half of the intervals when timing tantrum duration, yet still reports the data to the team. Which potential outcome best illustrates the risk of poor treatment-integrity data?

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47. On a line graph of out-of-seat episodes, RBT Victor notices the data points drop steadily each week without overlapping previous highs. What data pattern is he identifying?

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48. If the BCBA’s instructions conflict with a teacher’s informal request, what should the RBT do?

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49. While observing Sofia, RBT Carlos marks a plus if vocal stereotypy occurs at any moment within a 10-second interval and a minus if it does not, completing 30 intervals in one session. Which discontinuous measurement system is Carlos using?

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50. After a craft activity, RBT Dana counts the number of correctly assembled bead necklaces left on the table to assess Mateo’s fine-motor progress instead of watching him complete each step. What measurement strategy is exemplified?

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51. When Oliver bangs on the window to seek staff attention, the RBT no longer looks at or talks to him, though attention is provided for appropriate requests. Which procedure describes the window-banging component?

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52. After multiple warnings, RBT Dana implements a brief, chair-based time-out contingent on aggressive hair pulling, and the rate of pulling drops sharply within three days. What behavioral principle best explains the decrease?

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53. When her BCBA travels, RBT Leah ensures the on-call BCBA has client data access and emergency contacts, confirming backup supervision. Which ethics guideline applies?

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54. To teach shoe-tying, RBT Ava first pairs verbal praise with access to a vibrating bracelet that the learner already loves, clicking it while praising each successful step. How is Ava using conditioned reinforcement?

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55. During indirect FBA interviews, which staff report would most strongly signal escape as the maintaining function?

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56. When preparing progress notes, RBT Nia divides the total number of correct labeling responses by total opportunities, then multiplies by 100. Which summary calculation is she producing?

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57. RBT Priya administers an early-learner curriculum probe in which she instructs Mateo to match identical pictures, recording accuracy and prompt level to establish baseline skills. Which role is Priya fulfilling?

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58. RBT Noah writes, “Client completed 12 of 15 imitation trials with verbal prompt level 2; latency averaged 4 s,” omitting all subjective judgment. Which documentation standard is he following?

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59. RBT Sara posts a selfie from the therapy room showing a child’s face blurred but recognizable to the family’s friends. Which ethical issue is most relevant?

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60. Which note best meets objective-writing guidelines?

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61. RBT Zach lightly taps Chloe’s elbow to prompt “thank you,” then immediately removes the prompt as she responds, gradually reducing proximity across trials. This illustrates which prompt-fading technique?

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62. While pairing praise with gummy bears, RBT Omar notices praise alone begins eliciting smiles and correct responses even without gummies. What best explains this effect?

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63. Which situation would make use of response cost most appropriate?

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64. During color sorting, RBT Kiara shows two red cards and one blue, reinforcing selection of red to teach discrimination, later mixing colors evenly. Which specific procedure is this?

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65. When Clara taps her pencil instead of shouting, the RBT responds immediately and answers her question; shouting is ignored. Which DR procedure is this?

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66. Seven-year-old Zoe screams during reading; the RBT provides a fidget toy only when Zoe reads quietly for three minutes, withholding it if screams occur. Which differential-reinforcement procedure is in place?

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67. Which guideline is most important for the RBT when starting extinction for attention-maintained spitting?

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68. A caregiver wants a quick, low-resource method to discover two likely reinforcers before tomorrow’s session. Which assessment should the RBT suggest?

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69. A family asks RBT Omar to design weekend programming without BCBA oversight. Omar declines, stating that only his supervisor can authorize services. Which standard guides his response?

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70. RBT Sara places math worksheets on green paper rather than white because Sam’s self-injurious behavior historically spikes with white worksheets. Which strategy best labels this color change?

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71. To transform scribbling into writing her name, RBT Marco reinforces Ava for first making any pencil mark, then for forming the first letter, and so on, until she writes the full name. What procedure is in use?

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72. Which discrete-trial arrangement would efficiently prevent prompt dependency when teaching receptive labels?

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73. Which tool is designed primarily for skill rather than behavior-function assessment?

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74. The client’s parent frequently invites RBT Jaden to family dinners. Jaden politely declines each time and explains agency policy. What ethical concern is being managed?

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75. A supervisor asks for the least-intrusive method to teach two-word mands during the child’s favorite swing activity. Which strategy should the RBT implement?

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