RBT Discrete Trial Training 2

Question 1

In a discrete trial, what is the function of the discriminative stimulus (SD)?

Accepted Answer

It precedes the response and signals that the correct response will produce reinforcement

Answer

The discriminative stimulus (SD) signals the availability of reinforcement — it precedes the response and indicates that a specific behavior will be reinforced in that context. Responding to the SD is what is taught in discrete trial training.

Question 2

A client is learning to identify colors. When the RBT says 'Point to blue,' the client correctly points to the blue block. The RBT immediately says 'Great job!' and gives a star. What component of the discrete trial does 'Great job!' and the star represent?

Accepted Answer

The reinforcing consequence (SR+)

Answer

The reinforcing consequence (SR+) is the stimulus delivered following a correct response. In this case, the verbal praise and star are presented contingent on the correct pointing response, functioning as positive reinforcement.

Question 3

What is 'stimulus control' in the context of discrete trial teaching?

Accepted Answer

When a behavior occurs reliably in the presence of the SD and not in its absence

Answer

Stimulus control exists when a behavior reliably occurs in the presence of a specific stimulus (SD) and does not occur in its absence. Establishing stimulus control is a primary goal of DTT.

Question 4

During a DTT session, a client begins to cry and becomes very upset. The RBT completes the current trial, then pauses the structured session to attend to the client. Which behavior management consideration does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Balancing structured teaching with attentiveness to the client's current emotional/physiological state

Answer

Effective RBTs balance structured teaching with responsiveness to the client's current state. Pausing a structured session when a client is significantly distressed shows attentiveness to client wellbeing and readiness for learning.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'massed practice' in discrete trial teaching?

Accepted Answer

Presenting multiple consecutive trials for the same target with minimal variation

Answer

Massed practice involves presenting multiple consecutive trials of the same target within a short time frame. It is used for initial acquisition to maximize learning opportunities for a single target.

RBT Practice Test

RBT Practice Test

RBT Discrete Trial Training 2