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RBT Behavior Reduction Test #3 2 Flashcards

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  1. A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is used to:

    Answer: Identify the function (maintaining reinforcer) of a problem behavior

    An FBA is a systematic process for identifying the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences that maintain a problem behavior. The identified function guides the selection of function-based interventions that are more effective than non-function-based approaches.

  2. Which schedule of reinforcement is used in a DRO procedure?

    Answer: Interval schedule based on elapsed time without the problem behavior

    DRO uses a time-based (interval) schedule — reinforcement is delivered if the problem behavior has not occurred during a preset time window. The interval length is typically set based on baseline data and is gradually lengthened as the behavior decreases.

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

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

    Maintaining consistency during an extinction burst is essential to the success of the procedure. The RBT should ensure everyone's safety, continue the intervention as specified, and communicate with the supervising BCBA about the escalation as soon as it is safe to do so.

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

    Answer: Extinction combined with DRA or FCT

    Combining extinction with differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior (DRA or FCT) produces the most effective and durable behavior reduction. Extinction removes reinforcement for the problem behavior while DRA/FCT provides a functional replacement path to reinforcement.

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

    Answer: Positive practice overcorrection

    Positive practice overcorrection requires the client to repeatedly practice the appropriate behavior following the problem behavior, making it effortful and therefore aversive. Restitutional overcorrection, by contrast, requires the client to restore the environment to a better-than-original state.

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

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

    Tracking the replacement behavior alongside the problem behavior provides a more complete picture of treatment effectiveness. If problem behavior decreases but the replacement behavior does not increase, the client may simply be suppressing behavior rather than acquiring a functional alternative.