Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 3rd Edition Study Guide

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification exam, as outlined in the 3rd Edition study guide.

Data Collection

The systematic process of gathering and recording information about behavior.

Behavior Assessment

Methods used to identify a client’s skill strengths and deficits.

Discrete-trial teaching (DTT)

A structured teaching method that breaks skills down into small, teachable steps.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding something the person likes after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

Removing something unpleasant after a behavior, which increases that behavior.

Extinction

The process of stopping the reinforcement that was maintaining a behavior.

Crisis Procedures

Pre-planned actions to maintain safety during dangerous situations.

Generalization

The ability of a client to use skills across different contexts, settings, and with various people.

Observational Data

Information collected by directly watching the client’s behavior during sessions.

Prompt Fading

The gradual removal of prompts to encourage independence in the client.