Sample Practice Exam 3

Essential components of a written skill acquisition plan include all of the following, except:

What is a skill acquisition plan used for? Select the best possible response.

First, the RBT gathered the necessary materials needed for data collection and program implementation. Next, the RBT spent 15 minutes before their session reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming to prepare for their session. The RBT had 2 questions and reached out to the supervising BCBA for clarification before beginning the session. These are all necessary components of:

Victoria gives her client a sticker on a token board every three minutes that her client goes without engaging in target maladaptive behaviors. What reinforcement schedule does this exemplify?

Katherine receives a token (as part of a token economy) every time she brushes her teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

When Raul asks his Math teacher for permission to use the restroom, he usually gets it. When Raul asks his classmate for permission, he usually does not get it. The teacher will likely become a (n) _ _ _ and the classmate will become a(n) _ _ _

Hailey, a Behavior Analyst, is training a child to discriminate colors. She places a red card and a blue card side-by-side and tells the child, “Point to red.” Every time the child points to the red card, Hailey gives her a bite of her favorite fruit. In this example, Hailey used:

A BCBA Task Analyzed the skill of Brushing Teeth. The instructions were clear; the first step would be to teach the client to dry his hands and put the towel away. Which Channing procedure is the RBT implementing in this case?

When creating the BIP, a BCBA Task Analyzed the skill of Raising the Right Hand. The instructions were clear; the therapist would model the entire skill and expect the client to raise his hand. Which Channing procedure is the RBT implementing in this case?

During a session, a client was presented with multiple Math exercises. The client was reinforced with a chocolate chip cookie every 5 minutes regardless of the behavior he engaged in. This is an example of _ _ _

An individual was learning to ride her bicycle. Her father first assisted her with a Full Physical Prompt. Gradually, her father’s assistance decreased its invasiveness. This is an example of _ _ _

Which of the following statements is true about Errorless Teaching?

An RBT is using the Token Economy to reinforce the Following Directions. The tokens are checkmarks on a piece of paper. Whenever the client trades his tokens for reinforcers, the therapist should _ _ _

After you are seated at a restaurant, you order a drink. You finish that drink and order another one 10 minutes later. The time between ordering your first and second drink is called?

In order to find out how many times a student raises their hand, one would measure?

What is the primary purpose of reinforcement in behavior analysis?

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

What is the role of an RBT in behavior assessment?

Which of the following is an example of antecedent intervention?

When implementing discrete trial teaching (DTT), what is the first step?

What does the term “extinction” refer to in behavior analysis?

In a behavior reduction plan, which of the following is NOT typically included?

What is the main function of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

What is “prompt fading”?

Which is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

What does “operational definition” refer to in behavior analysis?

Which of the following is NOT a type of data collection method?

What does ABC stand for in behavior analysis?

A child avoids doing their homework by complaining of a stomach ache. This behavior most likely serves what function?

A token economy is a system used to:

Which type of reinforcement involves adding something undesirable to decrease behavior?

In a functional behavior assessment (FBA), what is the primary goal?

What is “shaping” in behavior analysis?

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

What is the main purpose of a token economy system?

When should data be recorded during a session?

What does “task analysis” involve?

What is the function of a prompt in behavior analysis?

Which of the following best describes “modeling” in behavior analysis?

Which of the following best describes “generalization”?

What is the role of a behavior technician when conducting a session?

In an ABA program, what is the primary use of error correction?

Which data collection method measures how long a behavior lasts?

What is the goal of antecedent interventions?

Which is the best example of “response blocking”?

A “motivating operation” in ABA refers to:

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

What is the function of reinforcement in operant conditioning?

A BCBA asks you to implement a behavior intervention that includes data collection. What should you do first?

What is the best definition of “antecedent” in behavior analysis?

During a session, a child starts screaming when denied access to a toy. What should the RBT do first?

Your client refuses to transition to the next activity. The BIP recommends using a timer. What should you do?

A parent asks you to change a goal. What should you do?

Your client begins a new repetitive behavior that is not in the BIP. What should you do?

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Which is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

Task analysis is used to:

An RBT overhears a coworker sharing client info in a public place. What should they do?

You make a data entry error. What’s the best action?

What does a decreasing trend on a line graph suggest?

You are recording the duration data of your client. What tool do you use?

A child begins to cry after being told to clean up. The BIP includes using a visual schedule. What should the RBT do?

Your client throws items when told to wait. The supervisor recommends a waiting program. What’s your role?

The client starts to scream during demands. You notice it happens with specific tasks. What’s next?

Which is an example of negative reinforcement?

Shaping is used when:

The most intrusive prompt is:

A parent asks about another client’s progress. You should:

Your supervisor is not responding and the client is unsafe. What’s your next step?

Accepting a Facebook request from a client is:

You’re using partial interval recording. A behavior happens for 3 seconds in a 10-second interval. Do you mark it?

If a child engages in 20 tantrums over 4 hours, what’s the rate?

Which graph is best for showing behavior over time?

A parent asks you to babysit their child on the weekend. What should you do?

A sibling tries to participate in the session and interrupts the client. What should you do?