RBT Task List Study Guide Questions
and Answers
Frequency - ANS-Count of each instance
Duration - ANS-Time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior
Latency - ANS-Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response
Continuous measurement procedures - ANS-Recording each instance of the target
behavior along the selected dimension (Frequency, duration, and latency)
Discontinuous measurement procedures - ANS-Recording a sample of instances of the
target behavior according to predetermined schedule (Momentary time sampling, partial
interval recording, and whole interval recording)
Momentary time sampling - ANS-Recording occurrence/non-occurrence at a specific
point in time
Partial interval recording - ANS-Recording if the target behavior occurred at any point in
time in a predetermined interval
Whole interval recording - ANS-Recording if the target behavior occurred for the entire
duration of a predetermined interval
Permanent product recording procedures - ANS-Recording performance of a skill based
on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill
Enter data and update graphs - ANS-Recording data according to the specific
instructions for each program/target behavior and updated graphic representation (as
relevant) to display most recent data collected
Conduct preference assessments - ANS-Conducting formal assessments 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 - ANS-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 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.
Multiple Stimulus With Replacement - ANS-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 with the selected item returned and
the client selects again. Process continues for predetermined number of selection
opportunities and selection percentage is calculated.
Paired choice - ANS-Potential reinforcers are presented in pairs (each item paired with
each other item) and the client is instructed to select one. All potential pairs are
presented and selection percentage is calculated. Requires counter-balancing for
positional bias.
Informal Preference Check - ANS-2-3 items presented either before starting new task to
ensure the client is motivated to complete the work; presentation of 2-3 options to work
for upon recognizing decrease in motivation/attention to tasks to re-capture motivation
Functional assessment procedures - ANS-Participates (as trained) to complete relevant
elements of assessment to determine the function(s) of challenging behavior occurring
during therapy sessions.
ABC Data - ANS-Data recorded on the immediate antecedent and consequence for
observed instances of target behavior
Rating Scale - ANS-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
FAST - ANS-16-item assessment with yes/no/NA options for whether target behavior
occurs under described circumstances
MAS - ANS-16-item assessment with 0-6 Likert scale options for contexts in which
target behavior may or may not occur
Contingencies of reinforcement - ANS-Effectively using principle of reinforcement to
increase target skills with appropriate frequency and magnitude throughout skill
acquisition programming (both structured and unstructured)
Reinforcement - ANS-The process of providing a reinforcer contingent on the client
engaging in a behavior that you want to increase
Reinforcer - ANS-A stimulus (item, activity, statement, etc.) that, when provided
immediately after a response, results in an increase in the future frequency of that
response
and Answers
Frequency - ANS-Count of each instance
Duration - ANS-Time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior
Latency - ANS-Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response
Continuous measurement procedures - ANS-Recording each instance of the target
behavior along the selected dimension (Frequency, duration, and latency)
Discontinuous measurement procedures - ANS-Recording a sample of instances of the
target behavior according to predetermined schedule (Momentary time sampling, partial
interval recording, and whole interval recording)
Momentary time sampling - ANS-Recording occurrence/non-occurrence at a specific
point in time
Partial interval recording - ANS-Recording if the target behavior occurred at any point in
time in a predetermined interval
Whole interval recording - ANS-Recording if the target behavior occurred for the entire
duration of a predetermined interval
Permanent product recording procedures - ANS-Recording performance of a skill based
on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill
Enter data and update graphs - ANS-Recording data according to the specific
instructions for each program/target behavior and updated graphic representation (as
relevant) to display most recent data collected
Conduct preference assessments - ANS-Conducting formal assessments 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 - ANS-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 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.
Multiple Stimulus With Replacement - ANS-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 with the selected item returned and
the client selects again. Process continues for predetermined number of selection
opportunities and selection percentage is calculated.
Paired choice - ANS-Potential reinforcers are presented in pairs (each item paired with
each other item) and the client is instructed to select one. All potential pairs are
presented and selection percentage is calculated. Requires counter-balancing for
positional bias.
Informal Preference Check - ANS-2-3 items presented either before starting new task to
ensure the client is motivated to complete the work; presentation of 2-3 options to work
for upon recognizing decrease in motivation/attention to tasks to re-capture motivation
Functional assessment procedures - ANS-Participates (as trained) to complete relevant
elements of assessment to determine the function(s) of challenging behavior occurring
during therapy sessions.
ABC Data - ANS-Data recorded on the immediate antecedent and consequence for
observed instances of target behavior
Rating Scale - ANS-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
FAST - ANS-16-item assessment with yes/no/NA options for whether target behavior
occurs under described circumstances
MAS - ANS-16-item assessment with 0-6 Likert scale options for contexts in which
target behavior may or may not occur
Contingencies of reinforcement - ANS-Effectively using principle of reinforcement to
increase target skills with appropriate frequency and magnitude throughout skill
acquisition programming (both structured and unstructured)
Reinforcement - ANS-The process of providing a reinforcer contingent on the client
engaging in a behavior that you want to increase
Reinforcer - ANS-A stimulus (item, activity, statement, etc.) that, when provided
immediately after a response, results in an increase in the future frequency of that
response
