RBT Exam 2025 flashcards Questions
and Answers
SD - ANSWER-signals reinforcement is available
escape, attention, tangible & sensory - ANSWER-functions of behavior
variable interval - ANSWER-when reinforcement is delivered on an average time
schedule
shaping - ANSWER-reinforcing successful approximations of a behavior
reinforcement - ANSWER-increases the future likelihood of behavior
punishment - ANSWER-decreases the future likelihood of behavior
motivation - ANSWER-impacts the value of reinforcement
least to most prompting - ANSWER-when you start with the least intrusive prompt
preparation for successful session - ANSWER-knowing what you are measuring during
the session & having the materials required to measure those responses before the
session starts
client - ANSWER-person's needs who should be considered above all else
echoic - ANSWER-if the client says "zebra" after someone else said "zebra"
intraverbal - ANSWER-if the client says "zebra" when someone asked "what animal is
this"
tact - ANSWER-if the client looks at 1 of his stuffed animal dolls & says "zebra"
preference assessment - ANSWER-assist you in determining which mands to teach
behavior intervention plan (BIP) - ANSWER-include only behaviors that can be
measured
extinction burst - ANSWER-when there is a slight increase in behavior before
decreasing
, 2 weeks - ANSWER-how often supervisors should meet with the people they supervise
to offer feedback & engage
1st step in developing behavioral treatment - ANSWER-defining the behavior &
choosing a measurement technique
positive - ANSWER-the addition of a stimulus to the environment
negative - ANSWER-the removal of a stimulus from the environment
positive punishment - ANSWER-when a stimulus is added to the environment, & results
in a decrease in behavior over time
mass trials - ANSWER-the same SD is shown repeatedly with prompting if necessary to
obtain a specific response
response latency - ANSWER-the delay of time between a stimulus & a given response
conditioned reinforcers - ANSWER-get their reinforcing properties by pairing with
another reinforcer
escape - ANSWER-delaying or completely avoiding a non-preferred stimulus
sensory (automatic) - ANSWER-actions that create their own result without the
involvement of another person
attention - ANSWER-receiving engagement or shared activity from another person
tangible - ANSWER-receiving stuff from another individual
multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) - ANSWER-type of preference
assessment used to build preference hierarchies for people whose preferences are
unclear or difficult to identify
obligation/responsibility as an RBT - ANSWER-providing accurate & timely information
to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
automatic reinforcement - ANSWER-classification of reinforcement that does not require
the assistance of another person to deliver
functional behavior assessment (FBA) - ANSWER-a method for determining the main
causes of behavior
to improve decision making - ANSWER-a key reason for collecting data
and Answers
SD - ANSWER-signals reinforcement is available
escape, attention, tangible & sensory - ANSWER-functions of behavior
variable interval - ANSWER-when reinforcement is delivered on an average time
schedule
shaping - ANSWER-reinforcing successful approximations of a behavior
reinforcement - ANSWER-increases the future likelihood of behavior
punishment - ANSWER-decreases the future likelihood of behavior
motivation - ANSWER-impacts the value of reinforcement
least to most prompting - ANSWER-when you start with the least intrusive prompt
preparation for successful session - ANSWER-knowing what you are measuring during
the session & having the materials required to measure those responses before the
session starts
client - ANSWER-person's needs who should be considered above all else
echoic - ANSWER-if the client says "zebra" after someone else said "zebra"
intraverbal - ANSWER-if the client says "zebra" when someone asked "what animal is
this"
tact - ANSWER-if the client looks at 1 of his stuffed animal dolls & says "zebra"
preference assessment - ANSWER-assist you in determining which mands to teach
behavior intervention plan (BIP) - ANSWER-include only behaviors that can be
measured
extinction burst - ANSWER-when there is a slight increase in behavior before
decreasing
, 2 weeks - ANSWER-how often supervisors should meet with the people they supervise
to offer feedback & engage
1st step in developing behavioral treatment - ANSWER-defining the behavior &
choosing a measurement technique
positive - ANSWER-the addition of a stimulus to the environment
negative - ANSWER-the removal of a stimulus from the environment
positive punishment - ANSWER-when a stimulus is added to the environment, & results
in a decrease in behavior over time
mass trials - ANSWER-the same SD is shown repeatedly with prompting if necessary to
obtain a specific response
response latency - ANSWER-the delay of time between a stimulus & a given response
conditioned reinforcers - ANSWER-get their reinforcing properties by pairing with
another reinforcer
escape - ANSWER-delaying or completely avoiding a non-preferred stimulus
sensory (automatic) - ANSWER-actions that create their own result without the
involvement of another person
attention - ANSWER-receiving engagement or shared activity from another person
tangible - ANSWER-receiving stuff from another individual
multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) - ANSWER-type of preference
assessment used to build preference hierarchies for people whose preferences are
unclear or difficult to identify
obligation/responsibility as an RBT - ANSWER-providing accurate & timely information
to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
automatic reinforcement - ANSWER-classification of reinforcement that does not require
the assistance of another person to deliver
functional behavior assessment (FBA) - ANSWER-a method for determining the main
causes of behavior
to improve decision making - ANSWER-a key reason for collecting data
