40 Hour RBT Training Courses 1-10 (CR Institute) Exam Questions and Answers| New Update
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Empiricism The theory that knowledge derives from sensory experience. (e.g., sight, hearing,
or touch)
law of effect Behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are likely to be repeated.
Behaviors followed by unpleasant consequences are not likely to be repeated.
classical conditioning Learning process in which a neutral stimulus (NS) becomes a
conditioned stimulus (CS) through repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus (US).
Stimulus An environmental event that elicits a behavioral response.
Unconditioned stimulus (US) A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response.
conditioned stimulus (CS) A previously neutral stimulus that takes on the eliciting properties
of an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairings with that unconditioned stimulus.
Neutral Stimulus (NS) A stimulus that does not elicit the response of interest.
Reflex An automatic response to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs in all members of a
species. Also called an unconditioned response (UR).
Generalization Conditioned responding that happens with novel neutral stimuli that was
never paired with other conditioned or unconditioned stimuli.
Operant The Basic Unit of Behavior
,Operant Conditioning Responding is conditioned through manipulation of consequences
according to the law of effect
three-term contingency Behavior is explained by analyzing it according to the antecedent
stimuli and the consequences that follow; i.e., antecedent - behavior - consequence.
Reinforcer Stimulus change that follows a behavioral response and increases the likelihood
that response will occur again (strengthens the behavior).
Punisher Stimulus change that follows a behavioral response and decreases the likelihood of
the response recurring (weakens the behavior).
Course 7 definition: "Stimulus change that occurs after a behavior and decreases future
occurrences of the behavior."
Radical Behaviorism School of behaviorism that views behavior as a natural event resulting
exclusively from interactions with the environment.
ABC recording A method of descriptive data collection in which the antecedents and
consequences surrounding a behavior of interest are recorded.
motivating operation An event or condition that alters the value of consequences and the
probability of behaviors that have been previously associated with such consequences. MOs
may be categorized as establishing or abolishing.
single subject design Research method in which treatment effectiveness is shown by
demonstrating change from one condition to the next in an individual or small group.
Token Economy A system of behavior change in which desired behaviors are reinforced with
tokens, which can be accumulated and exchanges for other reinforcers.
,Positive Behavior Support An approach to supporting people who have challenging behavior
that utilizes applied behavior analysis aligned with the values of normalization and person-
centered care.
functional analysis Direct form of functional behavior assessment in which antecedents and
consequences are systematically tested to determine the controlling variables of a specific
target behavior.
functional communication training A differential reinforcement technique that teaches the
person to engage in communicative responses as a replacement for problem behavior.
Delay/Denial Tolerance A component of functional communication training that teaches the
learner to first accept delays in receiving requested items/activities, then to accept denials,
without displaying problem behavior.
Ways we measure behavior 1. Count it
2. Time it
3. Use ruler or measuring device
This is Measurable - How many times Brandon jumped.
- How many times Chrissy slapped Dana.
- How long Eric chewed his lip.
This is not Measurable - How much excitement Brandon felt.
- How much hostility Chrissy felt.
- How long Eric worried.
, FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) Components - Information from Interviews and
Previous Records
- Direct Observations (in the natural environment or set up scenario by clinician)
- Direct Testing
* info is used to create a behavior reduction plan (or a BIP: Behavior Intervention Plan in
schools)
Commonly Addressed Skill Acquisition Areas Communication
Self-Care
Social Skills
Academics
Coordinates - x: horizontal line, represents time
- y: recording the number or whatever it is
Don Baer - 1957 - created definition of what ABA is
- helped develop single subject design (our method of showing that our interventions worked)
Ivar Lovaas - 1958 - developed the Lovaas Method (early intensive behavior intervention or
EIBI)
Ted Ayllon - 1959 - token economy
Jon Bailey - 1970 - ethics
Functional Analysis Direct form of functional behavior assessment in which antecedents and
consequences are systematically tested to determine the controlling variables of a specific
target behavior.
with 100% Correct Answers
Empiricism The theory that knowledge derives from sensory experience. (e.g., sight, hearing,
or touch)
law of effect Behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are likely to be repeated.
Behaviors followed by unpleasant consequences are not likely to be repeated.
classical conditioning Learning process in which a neutral stimulus (NS) becomes a
conditioned stimulus (CS) through repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus (US).
Stimulus An environmental event that elicits a behavioral response.
Unconditioned stimulus (US) A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response.
conditioned stimulus (CS) A previously neutral stimulus that takes on the eliciting properties
of an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairings with that unconditioned stimulus.
Neutral Stimulus (NS) A stimulus that does not elicit the response of interest.
Reflex An automatic response to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs in all members of a
species. Also called an unconditioned response (UR).
Generalization Conditioned responding that happens with novel neutral stimuli that was
never paired with other conditioned or unconditioned stimuli.
Operant The Basic Unit of Behavior
,Operant Conditioning Responding is conditioned through manipulation of consequences
according to the law of effect
three-term contingency Behavior is explained by analyzing it according to the antecedent
stimuli and the consequences that follow; i.e., antecedent - behavior - consequence.
Reinforcer Stimulus change that follows a behavioral response and increases the likelihood
that response will occur again (strengthens the behavior).
Punisher Stimulus change that follows a behavioral response and decreases the likelihood of
the response recurring (weakens the behavior).
Course 7 definition: "Stimulus change that occurs after a behavior and decreases future
occurrences of the behavior."
Radical Behaviorism School of behaviorism that views behavior as a natural event resulting
exclusively from interactions with the environment.
ABC recording A method of descriptive data collection in which the antecedents and
consequences surrounding a behavior of interest are recorded.
motivating operation An event or condition that alters the value of consequences and the
probability of behaviors that have been previously associated with such consequences. MOs
may be categorized as establishing or abolishing.
single subject design Research method in which treatment effectiveness is shown by
demonstrating change from one condition to the next in an individual or small group.
Token Economy A system of behavior change in which desired behaviors are reinforced with
tokens, which can be accumulated and exchanges for other reinforcers.
,Positive Behavior Support An approach to supporting people who have challenging behavior
that utilizes applied behavior analysis aligned with the values of normalization and person-
centered care.
functional analysis Direct form of functional behavior assessment in which antecedents and
consequences are systematically tested to determine the controlling variables of a specific
target behavior.
functional communication training A differential reinforcement technique that teaches the
person to engage in communicative responses as a replacement for problem behavior.
Delay/Denial Tolerance A component of functional communication training that teaches the
learner to first accept delays in receiving requested items/activities, then to accept denials,
without displaying problem behavior.
Ways we measure behavior 1. Count it
2. Time it
3. Use ruler or measuring device
This is Measurable - How many times Brandon jumped.
- How many times Chrissy slapped Dana.
- How long Eric chewed his lip.
This is not Measurable - How much excitement Brandon felt.
- How much hostility Chrissy felt.
- How long Eric worried.
, FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) Components - Information from Interviews and
Previous Records
- Direct Observations (in the natural environment or set up scenario by clinician)
- Direct Testing
* info is used to create a behavior reduction plan (or a BIP: Behavior Intervention Plan in
schools)
Commonly Addressed Skill Acquisition Areas Communication
Self-Care
Social Skills
Academics
Coordinates - x: horizontal line, represents time
- y: recording the number or whatever it is
Don Baer - 1957 - created definition of what ABA is
- helped develop single subject design (our method of showing that our interventions worked)
Ivar Lovaas - 1958 - developed the Lovaas Method (early intensive behavior intervention or
EIBI)
Ted Ayllon - 1959 - token economy
Jon Bailey - 1970 - ethics
Functional Analysis Direct form of functional behavior assessment in which antecedents and
consequences are systematically tested to determine the controlling variables of a specific
target behavior.
