RBT Documentation and Reporting Test #4 2

Question 1

In ABA, a "probe" session is used to:

Accepted Answer

Test performance on a skill without providing prompts or corrections

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Deliver a high density of reinforcement to motivate the client

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Introduce a new behavior program for the first time

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Collect IOA data on previously mastered skills

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating percent correct from trial data?

Accepted Answer

(Correct responses / Total trials) × 100

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(Total trials / Correct responses) × 100

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(Incorrect responses / Total trials) × 100

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(Total trials − Incorrect responses) / 100

Question 3

A "mastery criterion" in a skill acquisition program specifies:

Accepted Answer

The performance level the client must reach for a skill to be considered learned

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The number of sessions before the program starts

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The minimum number of questions to include on a data sheet

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The schedule used to thin reinforcement

Question 4

Which of the following best describes "variability" in behavioral data?

Accepted Answer

Fluctuation in the level of behavior from session to session

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A steady, consistent level of behavior across sessions

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A clear upward trend in skill acquisition data

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The difference between the baseline and treatment phases

Question 5

Why is it important to document the reinforcers used in each session?

Accepted Answer

To allow the BCBA to track reinforcer effectiveness and rotate items to prevent satiation

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To bill for reinforcer costs

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To comply with school attendance policies

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To demonstrate that the session lasted the required duration

Question 6

An RBT records "0% correct" on a skill program for three consecutive sessions. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the data to the supervising BCBA and await guidance on plan modifications

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Remove the program and move to something easier

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Continue without changes to collect more data

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Add more trials per session to improve the percentage