RBT Assessment Test #3 3 Flashcards
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Which verbal operant involves repeating what another person has said?
Answer: Echoic
An echoic is a verbal operant where the speaker repeats a vocal verbal stimulus that was just presented (i.e., vocal imitation). Teaching echoics is often an early target in language programs because it builds the foundation for other verbal operants.
When teaching a new skill, an RBT should deliver reinforcement:
Answer: Immediately and consistently following correct responding
During initial skill acquisition, reinforcement should be delivered immediately and consistently (continuous reinforcement schedule) following correct responses. Immediate delivery strengthens the association between the behavior and the reinforcer.
An RBT is asked to share a client's session video with a friend for educational purposes. The RBT should:
Answer: Decline because sharing requires written consent per ethical guidelines
Client information, including video recordings, is confidential and may not be shared without written informed consent. Even seemingly benign educational sharing violates privacy rights and BACB ethics standards.
Which of the following describes the Premack Principle?
Answer: Using a high-probability behavior as a reinforcer for a low-probability behavior
The Premack Principle states that a more preferred (high-probability) behavior can be used to reinforce a less preferred (low-probability) behavior. For example, "First finish your vegetables, then you can play" uses play as a reinforcer for eating.
A client's behavior has not changed after several weeks of intervention. An RBT should:
Answer: Communicate the lack of progress to the supervising BCBA
When data indicate lack of progress, the RBT's responsibility is to report this to the supervising BCBA. Program modifications are the BCBA's decision; RBTs should not independently alter treatment plans but must ensure supervisors have accurate data.
Which of the following is the defining feature of applied behavior analysis?
Answer: It focuses on improving socially significant behaviors
The "applied" dimension of ABA specifies that the behaviors targeted for change must be socially significant to the individual. This distinguishes ABA from basic research and emphasizes meaningful, real-world behavior improvement.