RBT Practice Exam Review 2

RBT Practice Exam Study Notes

General Information

  • Exam Structure
    • Total points: 80 points
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    • Multiple choice questions with varying formats (only one answer or multiple answers possible)

Key Concepts Covered

  • Client Dignity

    • Best example: Not restricting the client's right to food or water.

  • Functions of Behavior

    • Four main functions:
    • Escape
    • Tangible
    • Automatic
    • Attention

  • Reinforcement and Behavior Examples

    • Example of differential reinforcement:
    • Continuous answering questions when praised versus stopping when not praised.

  • Role of RBT in Service Delivery

    • Key responsibilities include:
    • Implementing the skill acquisition plan.
    • Conducting FBAs is not a typical role for RBTs.

Behavioral Concepts and Definitions

  • Extinction examples:

    • Removal of access to reinforcers leading to a decrease in undesired behaviors.

  • Latency Measurement

    • Example: Time taken to start walking to the oven after hearing it go off (10 seconds).

  • Data Collection Types

    • Types of measurement:
    • Continuous measurement
    • Time sampling
    • Event recording

Teaching Methods and Strategies

  • Preference Assessments

    • To identify reinforcers:
    • Direct observation
    • Asking parents

  • Generalization

    • The ability to perform a learned behavior in different settings.

  • Task Chaining

    • Teaching methods: Backwards chaining and forward chaining mentioned.

Ethical Considerations

  • Dual Relationships

    • Example: Working with a client both at home and in school is a dual relationship.

  • Reporting Requirements

    • Importance of reporting suspected abuse.

Decision-Making Scenarios

  • Situational responses for various ethical dilemmas:

    • Babysitting a client can lead to ethical conflicts; appropriate action is to decline to maintain professionalism.
    • If a client expresses a desire to break a behavior contract, recommend continuing but respect their choice.

  • Prompting Techniques

    • Understand least-to-most and most-to-least prompting strategies for effective teaching.

Reinforcement Schedules

  • Types of reinforcement schedules:
    • Continuous: also referred to as FR1.
    • Intermittent reinforcement appropriate for maintaining behavior long-term.

Measurement and Data Analysis

  • Interresponse Time (IRT)

    • Calculation required for recording instances of behavior.

  • Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence (ABC)

    • Antecedent signals that reinforcement is available.

  • Automatic Reinforcement and Response Latency

    • Behavior maintained by its consequences, such as requesting preferred items rather than exhibiting negative behavior.

Behavioral Interventions and Their Consequences

  • Extinction Burst Association

    • Intensity of behavior may increase before it decreases once an extinction procedure is implemented.

  • Differential Reinforcement Techniques

    • Different forms: DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior), DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior), etc.

  • Functional Behavior Assessments

    • Essential for understanding the function behind a client's behavior.

Conclusion

  • Review ethical implications of professional responsibilities, decision-making scenarios, and essential behavioral analysis concepts.
  • Ensure understanding of various measurement techniques and the importance of data accuracy in behavioral assessments.