RBT Competency Study Guide Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts regarding RBT competencies for exam preparation.

Continuous Measurement

Recording every instance of a behavior or response.

Frequency

Counting the number of times a behavior occurs.

Duration

The extent of time a behavior occurs.

Latency

The time between the onset of a stimulus and the start of the response.

Rate

The ratio of occurrences per observation time (e.g., responses per minute).

IRT

The time between the end of one response and the beginning of another similar response.

Discontinuous Measurement

Recording behaviors during a set interval of time but not the entire session.

Partial Interval

A measure that indicates whether a behavior occurred at all during an interval.

Whole Interval

A measure that indicates a behavior occurred for the entire duration of an interval.

Momentary Time Sampling

Recording whether a behavior occurs at a specific moment.

Line Graph

The most common type of graph used to display behavior measurement over time.

Preference Assessments

Methods used to identify reinforcers, such as free operant and forced choice.

Free Operant Assessment

Observing and timing how long a client engages with an item.

Forced Choice Assessment

Presenting two items to the client to identify preference.

Multiple Stimulus with Replacement

Items are presented, chosen item is replaced, and unselected items are replaced.

ABC Data

Data capturing the Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence of a response.

Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)

A training method involving clear beginnings and ends to teach new skills.

Distractor Trial

One target with two unknown choices used to assess discrimination.

Naturalistic Teaching

Reinforcing behaviors in natural environments to strengthen and generalize skills.

Chaining

Teaching complex behaviors by breaking them into smaller, manageable steps.

Task Analysis

Breaking down complex skills into smaller, teachable steps.

Shaping

Reinforcing successive approximations of a behavior to teach new skills.

Differential Reinforcement

Reinforcing a specific desired behavior while putting other behaviors on extinction.

Discrimination Training

Teaching clients to distinguish between different stimuli.

Stimulus Transfer Control

Transferring control of a response from one stimulus to another.

Prompting

Assistance or cues used to elicit desired responses from clients.

Token Systems

Using tokens as conditioned reinforcers to reward various behaviors.

Crisis/Emergency Scenario

Situations where safety is at risk, requiring specific protocol to manage.

Antecedent Interventions

Preventative measures taken before a behavior occurs.

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible (DRI)

Reinforcing a behavior that is incompatible with an undesired behavior.

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA)

Reinforcing a desired alternative response instead of an undesired one.

Differential Reinforcement of Other (DRO)

Reinforcing the absence of a specific behavior for a set period.

Extinction

Discontinuing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior.

Extinction Burst

An expected temporary increase in a behavior when it is put on extinction.

Spontaneous Recovery

The sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior.

Session Notes

Objective documentation of sessions including goals and data.

Client Dignity

Treating clients with respect and integrity at all times.

Professional Boundaries

Clear limits between professional and personal relationships with clients.

Dual Relationship

Combination of professional and personal relationships with a client.

Supervision Requirements

Mandatory monthly supervision for RBTs to ensure service quality.

Clinical Direction

Requesting guidance from a supervisor regarding procedures or concerns.

Behavior

An observable and measurable action or activity.

Reinforcement

Consequences that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Goals

Specific, measurable objectives set to monitor progress in therapy.

Intervention

Strategies implemented to modify behaviors or skills.

Behavioral Interventions

Strategies designed to improve or modify specific behaviors in clients through reinforcement and other techniques.

Generalization

The ability of a behavior learned in one context to occur in different, untrained contexts.

Maintenance

The continued performance of a behavior after the intervention has ended.

Data Collection Methods

Procedures used to gather and record information about behaviors systematically.

Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Consequential Strategies

Approaches used to change behaviors based on the consequences that follow them.

Behavior Modeling

Demonstrating a behavior for the client to imitate and learn from.

Social Validity

The degree to which target behaviors and intervention outcomes are important and acceptable to clients and stakeholders.

Functional Analysis

An assessment strategy that identifies the functions of a behavior through manipulation of environmental and antecedent variables.

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible (DRI) Scenario

A child is often shouting to get attention in class. Instead of reinforcing the shouting, the teacher reinforces the child when they raise their hand to ask a question, promoting a behavior incompatible with shouting.

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA) Scenario

A teenager frequently interrupts during conversations. Instead of acknowledging the interruptions, a parent reinforces the teenager when they wait for their turn to speak, encouraging an alternative behavior.

Differential Reinforcement of Other (DRO) Scenario

A student has a tendency to fidget during lessons. The teacher sets a timer for 10 minutes and reinforces the student for not fidgeting during that time. If they remain still, they receive praise or a small reward.

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible (DRI) Definition

A strategy that involves reinforcing a behavior that cannot occur simultaneously with an undesired behavior, thereby reducing the undesired behavior.

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA) Definition

A technique where a desired alternative behavior is reinforced while ignoring the undesired behavior, promoting the preferred behavior.

Differential Reinforcement of Other (DRO) Definition

A method where reinforcement is provided for the absence of a specific undesired behavior over a specified period, encouraging the reduction of that behavior.

Example of DRI

A student is often out of their seat during class. The teacher reinforces the student when they remain seated, thus encouraging seating behavior that is incompatible with getting up.

Example of DRA

Instead of yelling for help, a child is taught to politely ask for assistance. The adult reinforces the polite request, reducing the yelling behavior.

Example of DRO

A child is often seen hitting another child during playtime. The caregiver sets a timer and praises the child when they play without hitting for 5 minutes at a time, gradually increasing the length of time required for reinforcement.