RBT competency assessment

What is differential reinforcement?

Reinforcing a specific behavior while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.

What does latency data measure?

The time between giving an instruction and the behavior starting.

When should an RBT seek clinical direction?

When encountering unfamiliar behaviors, new programs, parent crossing boundaries, suspected abuse, confusion about procedures, reinforcement errors, or parent inquiries.

What does latency data measure?

The time between an instruction and the start of the behavior.

What do the x axis and y represent on a graph?

X-axis: Time or sessions; Y-axis: Behavior or skill level.

What is a token system?

A reinforcement system where tokens are earned for behaviors and exchanged for backup reinforcers.

How can a practitioner maintain client dignity?

By treating the client with respect, including them in treatment planning, and communicating appropriately.

What is continuous measurement?

Data collection that occurs throughout the entire session on all instances of behavior.

What is the purpose of graphing data?

To analyze trends, progress, and patterns in behavior over time.

What is stimulus control transfer?

Fading prompts to transfer control of a behavior from a prompt to the natural SD, ensuring the behavior occurs reliably in response to the target stimulus.

What is IRT (InterResponse Time)?

 The time between two consecutive responses.

How does a forced choice preference assessment work?

Presenting two items and recording which one the client chooses, repeating with different items to determine preferences.

What is DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors)?

Reinforcing a replacement behavior while extinction is applied to the problem behavior.

How can a practitioner maintain client dignity?

By respecting the client, including them in treatment planning, communicating appropriately, and avoiding withholding basic needs.

What are common prompting techniques?

Verbal, full physical, positional, gestural, modeling, and partial physical prompts.

What is extinction in behavior analysis?

Withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, which may lead to an extinction burst.

What are key qualities of effective session notes?

They should be objective, complete, and contain relevant information directly related to the client's progress.

What is the main goal of initial and renewal RBT competency assessments?

To ensure the RBT understands the basics of their role and maintains the necessary skills before and during their certification period.

How does forward chaining work in chaining tasks?

It teaches the first step first, prompts through remaining steps, and reinforces when the first step is done independently, then progresses to subsequent steps.

What is the RBT's role in assessment?

To assist the BCBA in conducting assessments and collecting data.

What is the supervision requirement for an RBT?

Receiving at least 5% of hours worked per month in supervision from a BCBA.

What are key qualities of effective session notes?

Objectivity, completeness, and relevance, accurately describing what occurred without opinions.

What is the purpose of the RBT Competency Assessment?

To ensure RBTs understand the basics of their role and are competent in key skills, not meant to be tricky.

Describe a token system in behavior management.

A system where tokens are earned for target behaviors and exchanged for backup reinforcers, reinforcing behavior and increasing motivation.

What is discontinuous measurement?

Data collection that occurs during specific parts of a session, not continuously.

What does ABC data help identify?

The triggers and consequences maintaining a behavior.

What is prompt fading?

Gradually reducing prompts to promote independence, using most

What are antecedent interventions?

Strategies implemented before a behavior occurs, such as manipulating motivating operations or environmental variables to prevent problem behaviors.

What information should be recorded on the assessment form?

Your name and ID as per the system.

How does whole interval recording work?

The behavior is recorded if it occurs throughout the entire interval.

What are key qualities of effective session notes?

Objective, complete, and relevant to the client's progress.

What is prompt fading?

Gradually reducing prompt assistance to promote independent responding.

What are key qualities of good session notes?

Objective, complete, and relevant, describing exactly what happened during the session.

What are antecedent interventions?

Strategies implemented before a behavior occurs, such as manipulating motivating operations or discriminative stimuli to prevent problematic behaviors.

What is prompt fading in behavior training?

The gradual process of reducing prompts from most

How do token systems function in reinforcement?

Tokens are earned for target behaviors and exchanged later for backup reinforcers.

What is the purpose of differential reinforcement?

To reinforce a specific behavior while putting other behaviors on extinction, often used in discrimination training.

What is DTT (Discrete Trial Training)?

A structured teaching method involving a clear beginning, middle, and end, where an SD is presented, a behavior is prompted, and a consequence is given, often reinforced.

What is stimulus control transfer in behavior analysis?

The process of shifting behavior control from a prompt to the target SD by fading prompts until the behavior occurs reliably in the presence of the SD.

What is the process involved in discrimination training?

Teaching a client to respond differently to different stimuli, reinforcing correct responses and using extinction for incorrect ones.

What does DRA involve?

Reinforcing an appropriate replacement behavior while the problem behavior is on extinction.

How does partial interval recording work?

The behavior is recorded if it occurs at all during the interval.

What is stimulus control transfer?

The process of fading prompts so the behavior occurs reliably in response to the target SD alone.

Give an example of maintaining client dignity in session notes.

Including the client in treatment planning or talking to them at an age

What is the most common type of graph used in behavior data visualization?

A line graph.

Explain DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors).

Reinforcing a functionally appropriate alternative behavior while placing the problematic behavior on extinction.

How does momentary time sampling work?

The behavior is recorded if it occurs at the end of the interval.

How is duration data recorded in behavior measurement?

By recording how long a behavior lasts during a session.

What does DRO involve?

Reinforcing the absence of the target behavior during specific intervals.

Are the initial and renewal RBT Competency Assessments different?

No, they are the same in content; the initial is completed before the exam, and the renewal is done when the license expires.

Name one discontinuous measurement procedure.

Partial interval, whole interval, or momentary time sampling.

What is the process of Discrimination Training?

Teaching a client to respond differently to different stimuli, reinforcing correct responses and not reinforcing incorrect ones.

What are antecedent interventions?

Strategies implemented before a behavior occurs, such as manipulating motivating operations or SDs.

Explain DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors).

Reinforcing the absence of a target behavior during a specified interval, thus reducing that behavior.

What is the difference between partial and whole interval recording?

Partial interval records if behavior occurs at all during an interval; whole interval records if behavior occurs throughout the entire interval.

What is extinction in behavior analysis?

Withholding reinforcement for a behavior that was previously reinforced, possibly causing an extinction burst.

What are the possible formats for assessing a client's skills during the competency assessment?

With a client, via role-play or through an interview.

What is the most common type of graph used in data visualization?

A line graph.

Define discrimination training.

A process of teaching a client to respond differently to stimuli, reinforcing responses to the correct stimulus and putting responses to incorrect stimuli on extinction.

What is a dual relationship and why should it be avoided?

A dual relationship involves both a professional and personal relationship with a client, which can impair objectivity and professionalism.

What is ABC data?

Data on Antecedent

What is differential reinforcement?

Reinforcing a desired behavior while withholding reinforcement for undesirable behaviors, often used in discrimination training.

What constitutes a dual relationship in behavior analysis?

Holding both a professional and personal relationship with a client, such as becoming friends with the client's family or babysitting.

How is duration data recorded?

By measuring how long the behavior lasts.

What are the four types of preference assessments?

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

What is the supervision requirement for an RBT?

Receiving at least 5% of the hours worked per month in supervision from a BCBA.

What is a dual relationship and why should it be avoided?

A dual relationship involves both a professional and personal relationship, which can impair objectivity and professionalism.

What does extinction involve?

Removing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, which may lead to an extinction burst.

What are the different types of prompting techniques?

Verbal, full physical, positional, gestural, modeling, and partial physical prompts.

What is prompt fading?

Gradually reducing prompts to promote independence, using most-to-least or least-to-most prompting strategies

How do you take frequency data in continuous measurement?

Count how many times the behavior occurs.

What is the primary purpose of session notes in behavior analysis?

To objectively record what happened during a session, including interventions, behaviors, and parent comments, without opinions.

What is differential reinforcement?

Reinforcing a desired behavior while putting the problem behavior on extinction.

What is a dual relationship?

Having both a professional and personal relationship with a client, which should be avoided.

What is backward chaining in task chaining?

It starts with teaching the last step, prompting through all prior steps, and reinforcing when the last step is completed independently, then moves to earlier steps.

What is continuous measurement in behavior analysis?

Assessing data during the entire session through methods like frequency, duration, latency, and IRT.

When should an RBT seek clinical direction?

When encountering unfamiliar behaviors, new programs, parent crossing boundaries, suspected abuse, or questions about treatment procedures.

What is shaping in behavior analysis?

Reinforcing successive approximations toward a desired behavior, gradually teaching complex skills by reinforcing small steps.

How do token systems function in reinforcement?

Tokens act as secondary reinforcers earned for target behaviors and exchanged for backup reinforcers.

List common prompting techniques.

Verbal, full physical, positional, gestural, modeling, and partial physical prompts.

What is the supervision requirement for an RBT?

Receiving at least 5% of the hours worked per month in supervision from a BCBA.

What does DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors) involve?

Reinforcing the absence of a target problem behavior during a specified interval.

When should an RBT seek clinical direction?

When encountering unfamiliar behaviors, new programs, parent boundary crossings, suspected abuse, or reinforcement errors.

How can a practitioner maintain client dignity?

By respecting the client, including them in planning, and communicating at an age-appropriate level, communicating appropriately, and not withholding basic needs.

What is extinction in behavior analysis?

The process of removing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, which may lead to an extinction burst.

List common prompting techniques in behavior analysis.

Verbal, full physical, partial physical, positional, gestural, modeling.

What is the supervision requirement for an RBT?

Receiving 5% of the hours worked per month in supervision from a BCBA.

What does DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors) involve?

Reinforcing a desired replacement behavior while placing the problem behavior on extinction.

What is ABC data and what does it help identify?

Data on antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to identify factors maintaining behaviors.

When should an RBT seek clinical direction?

When a behavior occurs that is unfamiliar, a new program is unclear, parents cross boundaries, abuse is suspected, or reinforcement mistakes occur.

What is the purpose of graphing behavior data?

To visually analyze trends, patterns, and progress over time.

What is stimulus control transfer?

Fading prompts so that the behavior is controlled by the target SD rather than the prompt.

What are antecedent interventions?

Strategies implemented before a behavior occurs, such as manipulating motivating operations or SDs.