RBT Documentation and Reporting Test #2 3

Question 1

Which data collection method involves recording whether a behavior occurred during any part of a time interval?

Accepted Answer

Partial-interval recording

Answer

Partial-interval recording scores an interval if the behavior occurred at any point during that interval, regardless of how briefly. It tends to overestimate the actual occurrence of behavior and is most appropriate for low-rate behaviors that may be missed by other methods.

Question 2

Momentary time sampling involves recording whether a behavior is occurring:

Accepted Answer

Exactly at the moment the interval ends

Answer

In momentary time sampling, the observer records whether the behavior is occurring at the precise moment the interval ends (e.g., at the 10-second mark). It is less disruptive than continuous recording and is useful for high-rate or sustained behaviors.

Question 3

Latency recording measures:

Accepted Answer

The time between the SD and the onset of the response

Answer

Latency is the elapsed time between the presentation of a discriminative stimulus (or instruction) and the initiation of the response. Latency recording is appropriate when the clinical concern is how quickly a client responds, such as compliance latency.

Question 4

Data should be graphed and reviewed:

Accepted Answer

Regularly (typically each session or week) to guide ongoing clinical decisions

Answer

Regular graphing and review of data allows the clinical team to identify trends, detect lack of progress, and make timely adjustments to the treatment plan. RBTs contribute to this process by collecting accurate data every session.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a cumulative record?

Accepted Answer

A graph where the data path only moves upward, representing the running total of responses

Answer

A cumulative record plots the running total of responses over time, with the slope of the line representing the rate of responding. The data path never decreases; a steeper slope indicates a higher rate of behavior.

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RBT Documentation and Reporting Test #2 3