RBT Practice Exam 3 – Ready to Pass Your Test? Try These Questions Now!

1. In ABA, how is the term “antecedent” defined?

2. If your supervising BCBA instructs you to carry out a behavior intervention with data collection, what should your response be?

3. What is the role of reinforcement in the process of operant conditioning?

4. Which of the following best illustrates negative punishment?

5. What does the term “motivating operation” refer to in ABA?

6. Which example best represents the use of response blocking?

7. What is the intended goal of antecedent-based interventions in behavior analysis?

8. Which data recording method focuses specifically on how long a behavior continues from start to finish?

9. In the context of ABA, what is the main purpose of error correction procedures?

10. What is the appropriate role of an RBT during session implementation?

11. Which definition best describes the concept of “generalization”?

12. In ABA, what is “modeling” used for?

13. Why are prompts used during behavior intervention?

14. What does the term “task analysis” refer to in behavior analysis?

15. At what point during a session should data on a target behavior be recorded?

16. What is the primary goal of a token economy system in ABA?

17. Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

18. In applied behavior analysis, what does the process of “shaping” involve?

19. What is the primary purpose of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

20. Which form of reinforcement involves presenting an unpleasant stimulus in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior?

21. What is the purpose of using a token economy with clients?

22. A student complains of a stomach ache each time homework is assigned, allowing them to avoid completing it. The most likely function of this behavior is:

23. What does ABC stand for in Applied Behavior Analysis?

24. Which of the following is not a recognized method of collecting behavior data?

25. In ABA, what does the term “operational definition” refer to?

26. Which scenario best represents a fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule?

27. What best defines the term “prompt fading”?

28. What is the main goal of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

29. Which of the following elements is not usually found in a behavior reduction plan?

30. In the context of behavior analysis, what does the term “extinction” mean?

31. When using Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), which step comes first in the instructional sequence?

32. Which action below qualifies as an antecedent intervention?

33. What is the RBT’s primary role during a behavioral assessment process?

34. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

35. What is the main purpose of reinforcement in behavior analysis?

36. To measure how many times a student raises their hand during class, which measurement method should be used?

37. You order a drink at a restaurant. Ten minutes later, you finish and order another. The time between these two orders is referred to as:

38. An RBT uses checkmarks on a paper as tokens for a client who follows directions. When the client exchanges tokens for a reward, what should the RBT do?

39. Which of the following accurately describes Errorless Teaching?

40. A young girl is learning to ride her bike. Her father begins by giving full physical assistance, then slowly decreases the level of help he provides over time. This technique is known as:

41. During a session, a client receives a chocolate chip cookie every 5 minutes regardless of the behaviors displayed. What type of reinforcement procedure is being demonstrated?

42. The BCBA outlines the steps for teaching a child to raise their right hand. The therapist models the full task and expects the client to perform the whole skill. Which chaining method is used?

43. A BCBA creates a task analysis for brushing teeth. The RBT begins by teaching the first step—drying hands and putting the towel away—before moving to the next. What chaining procedure is being applied?

44. Hailey asks a child to point to the red card when shown both a red and blue card. Each time the child correctly selects red, she is given a bite of her favorite fruit. This reinforcement is delivered using a:

45. Raul gets permission when he asks his Math teacher to use the restroom but not when he asks a classmate. In this scenario, the teacher functions as a(n) ___ and the classmate as a(n) ___.

46. Katherine earns a token every night she brushes her teeth before bed, which is part of her token system. This demonstrates:

47. Victoria rewards her client with a sticker on a token board every three minutes that the client refrains from problem behavior. What type of reinforcement schedule is being used?

48. An RBT collects materials for data collection, reviews updates to the programming and behavior plan, and contacts the BCBA for clarification before starting the session. These steps reflect:

49. What is the primary purpose of a skill acquisition plan? Choose the most accurate description.

50. Which of the following is not considered an essential component when developing a written skill acquisition plan?