A.2 Stimuli, Responses, and the 3-Term Contingency

Which of the following best describes an RBT’s role in observing responses?

measuring and documenting observable behaviors objectively

What are the three components of the 3-Term Contingency?

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

What should an RBT focus on when collecting data about responses?

Observable and measurable aspects of the bx

Example: Alex is learning customer service skills at a coffee shop. Their supervisor wants to track order-taking accuracy. Which sequence represents the most appropriate 3-Term Contingency to observe?

customer orders — Alex enters order correctly — customer pays

Example: Marcus is learning to wait his turn during games. The RBT needs to document his progress. Which measurement would provide the most objective data?

Timing how long Marcus waits before taking his turn