RBT
RBT Exam Prep Questions and Answers
Graded A+ 2026
Frequency -Correct Answer ✔-Count of each instance
Duration -Correct Answer ✔-Time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior
Latency -Correct Answer ✔-Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response
discontinuous measurement procedures -Correct Answer ✔-Recording a sample of
instances of the target behavior according to predetermined schedule (e.g., momentary
time sampling, partial interval, etc.)
Partial interval recording -Correct Answer ✔-Recording if the target behavior occurred at
any point in time in a predetermined interval
permanent product recording procedures -Correct Answer ✔-Recording performance of
a skill based on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill
preference assessments -Correct Answer ✔-Conducting formal assessment(s) to
determine client preferences for various items/activities and/or implementing informal
"preference checks" throughout sessions to ensure motivation remains high
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement -Correct Answer ✔-Items are presented in an
array and the client is instructed to pick one and given time to engage with that item.
After the engagement interval, the array is presented again without the already selected
item(s) and the client selects again. Process continues until all items are chosen or
client stops choosing items. The FULL array is presented 3-5 times and selection
percentage is calculated to give preference gradient.
ABC Data -Correct Answer ✔-Data recorded on the immediate antecedent and
consequence for observed instances of target behavior
Rating Scale -Correct Answer ✔-Structured assessment form with questions regarding
various functions of challenging behavior used to identify likely function(s) to be
completed by primary caregivers and others familiar with client
Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-The process of providing a reinforcer contingent on
the client engaging in a behavior that you want to increase
Reinforcer -Correct Answer ✔-A stimulus (item, activity, statement, etc.) that, when
provided immediately after a response, results in an increase in the future frequency of
that response
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Unconditioned Reinforcer -Correct Answer ✔-A stimulus that requires no learning
history to have reinforcing value
Fixed Ratio (FR) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer follows a fixed number
of responses
Variable Ratio (VR) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer follows a variable
number of responses
Fixed Interval (FI) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer is contingent on the
first response after a fixed amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Variable Interval (VI) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer is contingent on the
first response after a variable amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Mass Trials -Correct Answer ✔-Trials of the same task/program are presented
repeatedly for a set number of trials
Mixed Trials -Correct Answer ✔-Trials from various tasks/ programs are presented in
random order for a set number of trials or a set amount of time
naturalistic teaching procedures -Correct Answer ✔-intentionally setting up teaching
procedures to be implemented in the natural context for the skill being targeted
Natural Environment Teaching -Correct Answer ✔-The planned/contrived use of
behavioral strategies in the client's everyday environment
Incidental Teaching -Correct Answer ✔-Implementation of behavioral strategies in the
client's everyday environment as opportunities naturally arise
Task Analysis -Correct Answer ✔-Set of successive component steps, in small,
teachable units, that comprise a complex behavior
Forward Chaining -Correct Answer ✔-Training the 1st step in the chain to fluency while
prompting all successive steps. Successive steps are targeted for acquisition as the
previous step reaches fluency.
Backward Chaining -Correct Answer ✔-Training the last step in the chain to fluency
while prompting all preceding steps. Preceding steps are targeted for acquisition as the
successive step reaches fluency.
Total Task Presentation -Correct Answer ✔-Training all steps in the chain at the same
time
RBT
RBT Exam Prep Questions and Answers
Graded A+ 2026
Frequency -Correct Answer ✔-Count of each instance
Duration -Correct Answer ✔-Time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior
Latency -Correct Answer ✔-Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response
discontinuous measurement procedures -Correct Answer ✔-Recording a sample of
instances of the target behavior according to predetermined schedule (e.g., momentary
time sampling, partial interval, etc.)
Partial interval recording -Correct Answer ✔-Recording if the target behavior occurred at
any point in time in a predetermined interval
permanent product recording procedures -Correct Answer ✔-Recording performance of
a skill based on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill
preference assessments -Correct Answer ✔-Conducting formal assessment(s) to
determine client preferences for various items/activities and/or implementing informal
"preference checks" throughout sessions to ensure motivation remains high
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement -Correct Answer ✔-Items are presented in an
array and the client is instructed to pick one and given time to engage with that item.
After the engagement interval, the array is presented again without the already selected
item(s) and the client selects again. Process continues until all items are chosen or
client stops choosing items. The FULL array is presented 3-5 times and selection
percentage is calculated to give preference gradient.
ABC Data -Correct Answer ✔-Data recorded on the immediate antecedent and
consequence for observed instances of target behavior
Rating Scale -Correct Answer ✔-Structured assessment form with questions regarding
various functions of challenging behavior used to identify likely function(s) to be
completed by primary caregivers and others familiar with client
Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-The process of providing a reinforcer contingent on
the client engaging in a behavior that you want to increase
Reinforcer -Correct Answer ✔-A stimulus (item, activity, statement, etc.) that, when
provided immediately after a response, results in an increase in the future frequency of
that response
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Unconditioned Reinforcer -Correct Answer ✔-A stimulus that requires no learning
history to have reinforcing value
Fixed Ratio (FR) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer follows a fixed number
of responses
Variable Ratio (VR) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer follows a variable
number of responses
Fixed Interval (FI) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer is contingent on the
first response after a fixed amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Variable Interval (VI) Reinforcement -Correct Answer ✔-A reinforcer is contingent on the
first response after a variable amount of time since the last opportunity for reinforcement
Mass Trials -Correct Answer ✔-Trials of the same task/program are presented
repeatedly for a set number of trials
Mixed Trials -Correct Answer ✔-Trials from various tasks/ programs are presented in
random order for a set number of trials or a set amount of time
naturalistic teaching procedures -Correct Answer ✔-intentionally setting up teaching
procedures to be implemented in the natural context for the skill being targeted
Natural Environment Teaching -Correct Answer ✔-The planned/contrived use of
behavioral strategies in the client's everyday environment
Incidental Teaching -Correct Answer ✔-Implementation of behavioral strategies in the
client's everyday environment as opportunities naturally arise
Task Analysis -Correct Answer ✔-Set of successive component steps, in small,
teachable units, that comprise a complex behavior
Forward Chaining -Correct Answer ✔-Training the 1st step in the chain to fluency while
prompting all successive steps. Successive steps are targeted for acquisition as the
previous step reaches fluency.
Backward Chaining -Correct Answer ✔-Training the last step in the chain to fluency
while prompting all preceding steps. Preceding steps are targeted for acquisition as the
successive step reaches fluency.
Total Task Presentation -Correct Answer ✔-Training all steps in the chain at the same
time
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