RBT

What is the difference between the initial and renewal RBT Competency Assessment?

The initial assessment is completed before taking the exam, while the renewal assessment is completed when the license is about to expire. Both cover the same material.

What is the main goal of the RBT Competency Assessment?

To ensure that candidates know the basics of behavior analysis and competency skills.

What is continuous measurement?

Continuous measurement involves capturing every instance of a behavior as it occurs, such as frequency, duration, latency, and inter-response time (IRT).

What are some methods of continuous measurement?

Frequency (counting occurrences), Duration (how long a behavior lasts), Latency (time between instruction and behavior), IRT (time between two responses).

What is discontinuous measurement?

Discontinuous measurement records data during specific intervals, not capturing every instance of a behavior.

What are examples of discontinuous measurement procedures?

Partial interval, whole interval, and momentary time sampling.

How do you identify the most common graph used in data collection?

The most common graph used is the line graph.

What does the x-axis and y-axis represent in a graph?

The x-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents behavior.

What is the purpose of preference assessments in RBT practice?

To determine what items or activities are reinforcing for the client, ensuring that ongoing reinforcement is effective.

What are the types of preference assessments?

Single-stimulus, forced-choice, and multiple-stimulus with and without replacement.

What data does ABC data collect?

ABC data collects information on the Antecedent (what happened before the behavior), the Behavior itself, and the Consequence (what happens after the behavior).

What are the components of discrete trial training (DTT)?

In DTT, there is a clear beginning, middle, and end involving a discriminative stimulus (SD), the behavior, and a consequence.

What is naturalistic or incidental teaching?

Naturalistic teaching looks for opportunities to reinforce desired behaviors in the client's environment without structured demands.

What is task chaining and its types?

Task chaining is teaching a behavior by breaking it down into smaller steps; it includes forward chaining, backward chaining, and total task chaining.

What is shaping in behavior analysis?

Shaping involves reinforcing closer approximations of a desired behavior until the full behavior is achieved.

What is discrimination training?

Discrimination training teaches the client to differentiate between different stimuli, reinforcing the correct responses and placing incorrect ones on extinction.

What is stimulus control transfer?

Stimulus control transfer involves fading prompts to ensure the client can respond to the target instruction (SD) without assistance.

What types of prompting are available in behavior analysis?

Types of prompting include verbal prompt, gestural prompt, physical prompt, and positional prompt.

What is a token economy?

A token economy is a system where tokens act as secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for backup reinforcers after earning a set amount.

What are crisis/emergency procedures in RBT practice?

Crisis/emergency procedures are protocols to follow when either the RBT or the client is in danger, focusing on safety and de-escalation strategies.

What is differential reinforcement and its types?

Differential reinforcement is reinforcing a desired behavior while placing an undesired behavior on extinction; it includes DRA (alternative behavior) and DRO (absence of behavior).

What does maintaining client dignity involve?

Maintaining client dignity involves treating the client with respect, ensuring their needs are met, and including them in treatment planning.

What is required regarding professional boundaries in RBT practice?

RBTs must avoid dual relationships, meaning they should not form personal relationships with clients outside of their professional role.

What are the supervision requirements for RBTs?

RBTs require 5% of the hours they work in a month to be supervised by a BCBA or other qualified supervisor.

Why should an RBT seek clinical direction?

An RBT should seek clinical direction when facing unfamiliar behaviors, new programs, ethical concerns, or when unsure how to proceed with a client.

What should RBTs remember to do during the competency assessment?

RBTs should ask questions whenever they are unsure about the client's reinforcement schedule, token economy, or any specific procedures.

What are session notes and what should they include?

Session notes should be objective, complete, and contain relevant information about client progress, including any behaviors, reinforcers used, and changes during the session.

What is an extinction burst?

An extinction burst is an expected increase in the frequency of a behavior when it is first placed on extinction.

How can RBTs manipulate antecedents to prevent challenging behaviors?

RBTs can manipulate antecedents by altering the environment or motivating operations to prevent behaviors that typically occur, such as removing triggers.

What is the importance of role-play in the RBT assessment?

Role-play helps candidates demonstrate their understanding and practical application of various techniques and procedures.

How should RBTs handle crisis situations?

RBTs should follow company protocol for crisis situations, ensuring safety for both themselves and the client by utilizing de-escalation techniques.

When should an RBT demonstrate one of the intervention tasks during the assessment?

During the assessment, RBTs will need to demonstrate either antecedent interventions, differential reinforcement, or extinction.