RBT

Flashcard #1
Term: What is the difference between the initial and renewal RBT Competency Assessment?
Definition: The initial assessment is completed before taking the exam, while the renewal assessment is completed when the license is about to expire. Both cover the same material.

Flashcard #2
Term: What is the main goal of the RBT Competency Assessment?
Definition: To ensure that candidates know the basics of behavior analysis and competency skills.

Flashcard #3
Term: What is continuous measurement?
Definition: Continuous measurement involves capturing every instance of a behavior as it occurs, such as frequency, duration, latency, and inter-response time (IRT).

Flashcard #4
Term: What are some methods of continuous measurement?
Definition: Frequency (counting occurrences), Duration (how long a behavior lasts), Latency (time between instruction and behavior), IRT (time between two responses).

Flashcard #5
Term: What is discontinuous measurement?
Definition: Discontinuous measurement records data during specific intervals, not capturing every instance of a behavior.

Flashcard #6
Term: What are examples of discontinuous measurement procedures?
Definition: Partial interval, whole interval, and momentary time sampling.

Flashcard #7
Term: How do you identify the most common graph used in data collection?
Definition: The most common graph used is the line graph.

Flashcard #8
Term: What does the x-axis and y-axis represent in a graph?
Definition: The x-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents behavior.

Flashcard #9
Term: What is the purpose of preference assessments in RBT practice?
Definition: To determine what items or activities are reinforcing for the client, ensuring that ongoing reinforcement is effective.

Flashcard #10
Term: What are the types of preference assessments?
Definition: Single-stimulus, forced-choice, and multiple-stimulus with and without replacement.

Flashcard #11
Term: What data does ABC data collect?
Definition: ABC data collects information on the Antecedent (what happened before the behavior), the Behavior itself, and the Consequence (what happens after the behavior).

Flashcard #12
Term: What are the components of discrete trial training (DTT)?
Definition: In DTT, there is a clear beginning, middle, and end involving a discriminative stimulus (SD), the behavior, and a consequence.

Flashcard #13
Term: What is naturalistic or incidental teaching?
Definition: Naturalistic teaching looks for opportunities to reinforce desired behaviors in the client's environment without structured demands.

Flashcard #14
Term: What is task chaining and its types?
Definition: Task chaining is teaching a behavior by breaking it down into smaller steps; it includes forward chaining, backward chaining, and total task chaining.

Flashcard #15
Term: What is shaping in behavior analysis?
Definition: Shaping involves reinforcing closer approximations of a desired behavior until the full behavior is achieved.

Flashcard #16
Term: What is discrimination training?
Definition: Discrimination training teaches the client to differentiate between different stimuli, reinforcing the correct responses and placing incorrect ones on extinction.

Flashcard #17
Term: What is stimulus control transfer?
Definition: Stimulus control transfer involves fading prompts to ensure the client can respond to the target instruction (SD) without assistance.

Flashcard #18
Term: What types of prompting are available in behavior analysis?
Definition: Types of prompting include verbal prompt, gestural prompt, physical prompt, and positional prompt.

Flashcard #19
Term: What is a token economy?
Definition: A token economy is a system where tokens act as secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for backup reinforcers after earning a set amount.

Flashcard #20
Term: What are crisis/emergency procedures in RBT practice?
Definition: Crisis/emergency procedures are protocols to follow when either the RBT or the client is in danger, focusing on safety and de-escalation strategies.

Flashcard #21
Term: What is differential reinforcement and its types?
Definition: Differential reinforcement is reinforcing a desired behavior while placing an undesired behavior on extinction; it includes DRA (alternative behavior) and DRO (absence of behavior).

Flashcard #22
Term: What does maintaining client dignity involve?
Definition: Maintaining client dignity involves treating the client with respect, ensuring their needs are met, and including them in treatment planning.

Flashcard #23
Term: What is required regarding professional boundaries in RBT practice?
Definition: RBTs must avoid dual relationships, meaning they should not form personal relationships with clients outside of their professional role.

Flashcard #24
Term: What are the supervision requirements for RBTs?
Definition: RBTs require 5% of the hours they work in a month to be supervised by a BCBA or other qualified supervisor.

Flashcard #25
Term: Why should an RBT seek clinical direction?
Definition: An RBT should seek clinical direction when facing unfamiliar behaviors, new programs, ethical concerns, or when unsure how to proceed with a client.

Flashcard #26
Term: What should RBTs remember to do during the competency assessment?
Definition: RBTs should ask questions whenever they are unsure about the client's reinforcement schedule, token economy, or any specific procedures.

Flashcard #27
Term: What are session notes and what should they include?
Definition: Session notes should be objective, complete, and contain relevant information about client progress, including any behaviors, reinforcers used, and changes during the session.

Flashcard #28
Term: What is an extinction burst?
Definition: An extinction burst is an expected increase in the frequency of a behavior when it is first placed on extinction.

Flashcard #29
Term: How can RBTs manipulate antecedents to prevent challenging behaviors?
Definition: RBTs can manipulate antecedents by altering the environment or motivating operations to prevent behaviors that typically occur, such as removing triggers.

Flashcard #30
Term: What is the importance of role-play in the RBT assessment?
Definition: Role-play helps candidates demonstrate their understanding and practical application of various techniques and procedures.

Flashcard #31
Term: How should RBTs handle crisis situations?
Definition: RBTs should follow company protocol for crisis situations, ensuring safety for both themselves and the client by utilizing de-escalation techniques.

Flashcard #32
Term: When should an RBT demonstrate one of the intervention tasks during the assessment?
Definition: During the assessment, RBTs will need to demonstrate either antecedent interventions, differential reinforcement, or extinction.