RBT Exam

True or False: The purpose of the RBT credential is to allow RBTs to practice ABA independently

FALSE: RBTs must always work under supervision

True or False: The RBT credential was developed to ensure client safety

TRUE

True or False: RBTs may change procedures if a caregiver requests it

FALSE: RBTs must always follow the written plan

True or False: Documentation should be objective and complete

TRUE

True or False: The BCBA is responsible for clinical decision-making

TRUE

Scenario: A caregiver says “we don’t want our child doing discrete trials anymore. Just skip them today”

Follow the written plan and share the guardians concerns with the BCBA

Purpose of RBT Role

• implement behavior-analytic services directly

• protects dignity, safety, and well-being through ethical and supervised practice

True or False: RBTs can modify prompting strategies based on the learner’s mood

FALSE: RBTs must follow prompting procedures as written

True or False: RBTs must document relevant variables that might influence behavior

TRUE

True or False: An RBT can create a new reinforcment procedure if the current one seems ineffective

FALSE: only BCBA can change reinforcement system

What action is always within the RBT scope?

implementing the plan as written

True or False: it is unethical for an RBT to ignore a behavioral plan even if it feels outdated

True

As a registered behavior technician, what type of skills can you expect to be teaching to your clients?

Skill selection is individualized based on each client's needs. Therefore, you could teach any type of skill to a client

Preparing for Service delivery

• physical and mental readiness

• professional appearance and conduct

• materials check

Preparing for Physical Environment

• safety check

• minimizing distractions

• setting up teaching materials

Preparing for the Learner

• building rapport

• gaining assent

• transitions

Assent

client is willing and motivated to participate in what you’re doing

• moving towards you

• interaction with materials

• shows interest

Preparing Learner for Transitions

• visual supports

• advance warning or countdowns

• consistent routines

• choices

Preparing for Data Collection

• verify behavior definitions

• confirm data collection method

• prepare the tools

• plan for efficient collection

Documentation and Reporting

documentation is how your supervisor understands what happened during a session, even when they are not present

What do RBT’s Document?

• skills acquisitions outcomes (# of trials, 8/10)

• behavior-reduction data

frequency