Preference Assessments: Types and Purpose

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Single-stimulus, paired-stimulus (forced choice), and multiple-stimulus assessments each identify preferred items or activities differently, and exam questions frequently describe a specific setup and ask which type it represents. This lesson walks through each format with concrete session examples so you can recognize them from a description rather than needing to see them labeled.

Foundations: Measurement

Why Measurement Comes First on the Task List Continuous vs. Discontinuous Measurement Permanent Product Recording and Data Sheets Interobserver Agreement (IOA) Basics

Assessment Procedures

The RBT's Role in Assessment Preference Assessments: Types and Purpose Assisting with Skill and Functional Assessments

Skill Acquisition

Discrete Trial Training (DTT) Step by Step Naturalistic Teaching and Incidental Learning Prompting Hierarchies and Fading Reinforcement Schedules That Show Up on the Exam

Behavior Reduction

Antecedent Strategies and Function-Based Thinking Extinction and Extinction Bursts Crisis and Safety Procedures

Documentation and Reporting

Session Notes That Meet BACB Standards Reporting to Supervisors: What, When, and How

Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice

The RBT Ethics Code in Practice Supervision Requirements You're Expected to Know Staying Within Scope: What an RBT Does Not Do