Pearson RBT Practice Exam: 85
Questions and Answers
Which of the following data collection methods records the amount of time a behavior
occurs? - ANS-Duration
When recording frequency, you are: - ANS-Counting how many times a behavior occurs
Which measurement procedure divides an observation period into intervals and notes
whether the behavior occurred at any time during each interval? - ANS-Partial interval
recording
You want to measure how long it takes a child to comply after being given a direction.
Which measure is most appropriate? - ANS-Latency
When using a continuous measurement procedure, which of the following would be
used to measure how quickly a behavior occurs per unit of time? - ANS-Rate
Which data collection method measures the time between two consecutive occurrences
of the target behavior? - ANS-Interresponse time
When using momentary time sampling, data are recorded: - ANS-Only if the behavior
occurs at the end of each interval
Which of the following is an example of discontinuous measurement? - ANS-Whole
interval recording
In a 30-minute session, you record that behavior occurred 10 times. What type of data
are you most likely reporting? - ANS-Frequency
In a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) procedure, you would: -
ANS-Reinforce an appropriate alternative behavior while placing the problem behavior
on extinction.
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: - ANS-Reinforcing the
absence of the target behavior during a specified time
Which of the following strategies is most likely to prevent problem behaviors? - ANS-
Arranging the environment to remove triggers and reinforce replacement behaviors
, A child frequently yells for attention. A function-based intervention might include: - ANS-
Teaching them an appropriate way to request attention
Which is an example of escape extinction? - ANS-Requiring a child to finish a task even
if they try to escape by whining
Punishment procedures should be used: - ANS-Only under strict supervision and after
reinforcement-based procedures have been tried
If you make an error in documentation, you should: - ANS-Follow your organization's
policy for correcting errors.
When asked to perform a task outside of your RBT scope of practice, you should: -
ANS-Politely decline and refer to your BCBA supervisor
Extinction bursts are characterized by: - ANS-Temporary increase in frequency or
intensity of the behavior after extinction is implemented
One key to effectively reducing problem behavior is to: - ANS-Teach a functionally
equivalent replacement behavior
Which of the following best describes objective session notes? - ANS-Factual and
observable descriptions of what occurred
An RBT receives a gift from a client's family worth a significant amount. The best
response is to: - ANS-Politely reject and tell that it's against the policy
Professional boundaries between an RBT and a client's family include: - ANS-
Maintaining a professional relationship focused on client well-being
A behavior reduction plan should include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS-
Techniques to avoid reinforcing replacement behaviors
Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) reinforces: - ANS-A behavior
that cannot occur at the same time as the target problem behavior
If an RBT suspects abuse or neglect, they should: - ANS-Follow the relevant mandated
reporting procedures
What is the RBT's role in service delivery? - ANS-Implementing intervention plans
designed by the supervisor
Response blocking is a procedure in which: - ANS-Physical intervention prevents the
completion of the behavior
Questions and Answers
Which of the following data collection methods records the amount of time a behavior
occurs? - ANS-Duration
When recording frequency, you are: - ANS-Counting how many times a behavior occurs
Which measurement procedure divides an observation period into intervals and notes
whether the behavior occurred at any time during each interval? - ANS-Partial interval
recording
You want to measure how long it takes a child to comply after being given a direction.
Which measure is most appropriate? - ANS-Latency
When using a continuous measurement procedure, which of the following would be
used to measure how quickly a behavior occurs per unit of time? - ANS-Rate
Which data collection method measures the time between two consecutive occurrences
of the target behavior? - ANS-Interresponse time
When using momentary time sampling, data are recorded: - ANS-Only if the behavior
occurs at the end of each interval
Which of the following is an example of discontinuous measurement? - ANS-Whole
interval recording
In a 30-minute session, you record that behavior occurred 10 times. What type of data
are you most likely reporting? - ANS-Frequency
In a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) procedure, you would: -
ANS-Reinforce an appropriate alternative behavior while placing the problem behavior
on extinction.
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: - ANS-Reinforcing the
absence of the target behavior during a specified time
Which of the following strategies is most likely to prevent problem behaviors? - ANS-
Arranging the environment to remove triggers and reinforce replacement behaviors
, A child frequently yells for attention. A function-based intervention might include: - ANS-
Teaching them an appropriate way to request attention
Which is an example of escape extinction? - ANS-Requiring a child to finish a task even
if they try to escape by whining
Punishment procedures should be used: - ANS-Only under strict supervision and after
reinforcement-based procedures have been tried
If you make an error in documentation, you should: - ANS-Follow your organization's
policy for correcting errors.
When asked to perform a task outside of your RBT scope of practice, you should: -
ANS-Politely decline and refer to your BCBA supervisor
Extinction bursts are characterized by: - ANS-Temporary increase in frequency or
intensity of the behavior after extinction is implemented
One key to effectively reducing problem behavior is to: - ANS-Teach a functionally
equivalent replacement behavior
Which of the following best describes objective session notes? - ANS-Factual and
observable descriptions of what occurred
An RBT receives a gift from a client's family worth a significant amount. The best
response is to: - ANS-Politely reject and tell that it's against the policy
Professional boundaries between an RBT and a client's family include: - ANS-
Maintaining a professional relationship focused on client well-being
A behavior reduction plan should include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS-
Techniques to avoid reinforcing replacement behaviors
Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) reinforces: - ANS-A behavior
that cannot occur at the same time as the target problem behavior
If an RBT suspects abuse or neglect, they should: - ANS-Follow the relevant mandated
reporting procedures
What is the RBT's role in service delivery? - ANS-Implementing intervention plans
designed by the supervisor
Response blocking is a procedure in which: - ANS-Physical intervention prevents the
completion of the behavior
