RBT Assessment Test #3 2

Question 1

Transferring stimulus control from a prompt to the natural discriminative stimulus is accomplished through:

Accepted Answer

Prompt fading

Answer

Prompt fading systematically reduces the intrusiveness or presence of prompts so the client learns to respond to the natural cue. This process transfers stimulus control from the artificial prompt to the SD that occurs in everyday environments.

Question 2

Which of the following is an antecedent intervention?

Accepted Answer

Rearranging the environment to prevent problem behavior

Answer

Antecedent interventions modify conditions before the behavior occurs to reduce the likelihood of problem behavior or increase the likelihood of desired behavior. Rearranging the environment is a proactive strategy that addresses triggers directly.

Question 3

Which term describes the increase in a behavior that occurs at the beginning of an extinction procedure?

Accepted Answer

Extinction burst

Answer

An extinction burst is a temporary increase in the frequency, duration, or intensity of a behavior when reinforcement is first withheld. Staff must be prepared for extinction bursts and remain consistent to avoid inadvertently reinforcing escalated behavior.

Question 4

A client earns star stickers throughout the session and exchanges them for preferred items at the end. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Token economy

Answer

A token economy is a system in which tokens (conditioned reinforcers) are delivered contingent on behavior and later exchanged for backup reinforcers. It allows for immediate reinforcement and easy thinning of the schedule over time.

Question 5

What is the primary reason RBTs should avoid dual relationships with clients?

Accepted Answer

It can compromise objectivity and professional judgment

Answer

Dual relationships (e.g., becoming personal friends with a client or their family) can impair an RBT's professional objectivity and create conflicts of interest. The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to maintain professional boundaries.

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RBT Assessment Test #3 2