RBT Exam Behavior Analysis Techniques
and Concepts ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Discriminative Stimulus (SD) - CORRECT ANSWERS A stimulus that indicates
reinforcement is available and increases probability of a desired response in the future. Example:
You see the 'hot donuts' sign at Krispy Kreme is on, so you know that hot donuts are now
available.
Discrete-Trial Teaching (DTT) - CORRECT ANSWERS A specific method of instruction
in which a task is isolated and taught to an individual across multiple trials (repetition teaching).
A specific opportunity to respond is presented, and a specific response from the learner is
expected. DTT learning is initiated by the instructor. Example: Teacher: "Stand up". Learner:
(stands up). Teacher: "Nice standing!".
Natural Environment Teaching (NET) - CORRECT ANSWERS A type of instruction in
which learning occurs incidentally and often playfully in natural environments, such as at the bus
stop, a local playground, or during dinner. The reinforcers are built into the teaching and the
client often does not realize they are learning. NET learning is initiated by the client. Example: A
client independently gets out paint to play with and the RBT uses the paints to practice tacting
and manding.
Functions of behavior - CORRECT ANSWERS Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangibles.
Answers the question, "Why is this behavior occurring?" All behavior is maintained by one of
the four functions. Identifying the function dictates what kind of intervention should be used in
response, as well as what is currently reinforcing that behavior.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - CORRECT ANSWERS A process that is used to
identify the function of a target behavior. FBAs consist of: reviewing behavior data (ABC data),
indirect assessments, interviews with caregivers and completing a Functional Analysis (FA).
, Three-term contingency - CORRECT ANSWERS SD->BX->SR (antecedent->behavior-
>consequence)
Four-term contingency - CORRECT ANSWERS MO SD->BX->SR (Existing MO,
antecedent->behavior->consequence)
Antecedent - CORRECT ANSWERS Anything that happens before the target behavior
occurs, can be the stimulus immediately before the behavior or a stimulus that occurred any
length of time before the target behavior. Documented when taking ABC data and used to
informally infer the function of a behavior.
Consequence - CORRECT ANSWERS Anything that happens in response to a target
behavior, can be the stimulus immediately after the behavior or a response that occurred any
length of time after the target behavior. Documented when taking ABC data and used to
informally infer a reinforcing or punishing stimulus of a behavior.
Unconditioned Reinforcer - CORRECT ANSWERS These are things that are not taught to
be reinforcing to humans and are by nature incredibly valuable (necessary to survival). Food,
water, warmth, oxygen, sex.
Conditioned Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS Any reinforcer that is not an
unconditioned reinforcer is a conditioned reinforcer. These are paired with unconditioned
reinforcers and the value ranges greatly depending on the individual and environment. Money,
iPad, toys, attention, people, activities, etc.
Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS Any stimuli that increases or maintains the
likelihood of a behavior happening in the future. If a behavior increases or continues over time,
the behavior is being reinforced by a response that follows the behavior.
and Concepts ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Discriminative Stimulus (SD) - CORRECT ANSWERS A stimulus that indicates
reinforcement is available and increases probability of a desired response in the future. Example:
You see the 'hot donuts' sign at Krispy Kreme is on, so you know that hot donuts are now
available.
Discrete-Trial Teaching (DTT) - CORRECT ANSWERS A specific method of instruction
in which a task is isolated and taught to an individual across multiple trials (repetition teaching).
A specific opportunity to respond is presented, and a specific response from the learner is
expected. DTT learning is initiated by the instructor. Example: Teacher: "Stand up". Learner:
(stands up). Teacher: "Nice standing!".
Natural Environment Teaching (NET) - CORRECT ANSWERS A type of instruction in
which learning occurs incidentally and often playfully in natural environments, such as at the bus
stop, a local playground, or during dinner. The reinforcers are built into the teaching and the
client often does not realize they are learning. NET learning is initiated by the client. Example: A
client independently gets out paint to play with and the RBT uses the paints to practice tacting
and manding.
Functions of behavior - CORRECT ANSWERS Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangibles.
Answers the question, "Why is this behavior occurring?" All behavior is maintained by one of
the four functions. Identifying the function dictates what kind of intervention should be used in
response, as well as what is currently reinforcing that behavior.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - CORRECT ANSWERS A process that is used to
identify the function of a target behavior. FBAs consist of: reviewing behavior data (ABC data),
indirect assessments, interviews with caregivers and completing a Functional Analysis (FA).
, Three-term contingency - CORRECT ANSWERS SD->BX->SR (antecedent->behavior-
>consequence)
Four-term contingency - CORRECT ANSWERS MO SD->BX->SR (Existing MO,
antecedent->behavior->consequence)
Antecedent - CORRECT ANSWERS Anything that happens before the target behavior
occurs, can be the stimulus immediately before the behavior or a stimulus that occurred any
length of time before the target behavior. Documented when taking ABC data and used to
informally infer the function of a behavior.
Consequence - CORRECT ANSWERS Anything that happens in response to a target
behavior, can be the stimulus immediately after the behavior or a response that occurred any
length of time after the target behavior. Documented when taking ABC data and used to
informally infer a reinforcing or punishing stimulus of a behavior.
Unconditioned Reinforcer - CORRECT ANSWERS These are things that are not taught to
be reinforcing to humans and are by nature incredibly valuable (necessary to survival). Food,
water, warmth, oxygen, sex.
Conditioned Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS Any reinforcer that is not an
unconditioned reinforcer is a conditioned reinforcer. These are paired with unconditioned
reinforcers and the value ranges greatly depending on the individual and environment. Money,
iPad, toys, attention, people, activities, etc.
Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS Any stimuli that increases or maintains the
likelihood of a behavior happening in the future. If a behavior increases or continues over time,
the behavior is being reinforced by a response that follows the behavior.
