RBT Behavior Reduction Test #3 2

Question 1

A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the function (maintaining reinforcer) of a problem behavior

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Determine a client's diagnosis

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Measure the duration of behavior across a week

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Assign the client to a specific treatment track

Question 2

Which schedule of reinforcement is used in a DRO procedure?

Accepted Answer

Interval schedule based on elapsed time without the problem behavior

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Ratio schedule based on number of responses

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Variable schedule based on unpredictable criteria

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Continuous reinforcement following each correct response

Question 3

An RBT is implementing extinction for a behavior that has an aggressive extinction burst. The BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remain consistent with the procedure and ensure safety while contacting the BCBA

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Immediately stop the extinction procedure

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Provide reinforcement to calm the client

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Increase the magnitude of punishment

Question 4

Which procedure combines extinction with reinforcement of appropriate behavior to most effectively reduce problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

Extinction combined with DRA or FCT

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Overcorrection alone

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Continuous reinforcement on a dense schedule

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Non-contingent punishment

Question 5

Which type of punishment involves requiring a client to perform an effortful behavior contingent on problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

Positive practice overcorrection

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Response cost

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Restitutional overcorrection

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Time-out from reinforcement

Question 6

Why is it important to collect data on both the problem behavior AND the replacement behavior during intervention?

Accepted Answer

To confirm that the replacement behavior is increasing as the problem behavior decreases

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Only the problem behavior data is clinically relevant

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To satisfy insurance billing requirements

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To demonstrate that the RBT has been busy during the session