RBT Behavior Reduction Test #4 3 Flashcards

When a problem behavior increases in one setting because it is being extinguished in another, this is called:

Answer: Behavioral contrast

Behavioral contrast occurs when decreasing a behavior in one setting leads to an increase in the same behavior in another setting where extinction is not in place. It highlights the need to implement behavior intervention consistently across all relevant environments.

Which dimension of punishment must be considered to ensure client rights are protected?

Answer: Whether the punishment is the least restrictive effective option

Ethical practice and BACB guidelines require that more restrictive interventions, including punishment, be used only when less restrictive alternatives have been tried and failed. Least restrictive practice protects client dignity and autonomy.

When implementing DRO, what should happen if the problem behavior occurs during the interval?

Answer: Reset the interval timer and withhold reinforcement for that interval

When the target behavior occurs during a DRO interval, the interval is reset and reinforcement is withheld for that interval. This ensures that reinforcement is only delivered contingent on the absence of the problem behavior for the full interval duration.

A client's self-injurious behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement. Which of the following is a reasonable starting intervention?

Answer: Sensory extinction or providing alternative sensory stimulation

For automatically maintained SIB, interventions target the sensory consequence. Sensory extinction aims to mask the sensory feedback, while providing alternative sensory stimulation can compete with the reinforcement from the SIB. Both strategies should be developed with BCBA supervision.

Which of the following best describes the role of an RBT in a functional analysis (FA)?

Answer: RBTs implement FA conditions as directed by the BCBA and collect data accurately

Functional analyses involve manipulating environmental conditions to test hypotheses about behavior function. RBTs may be asked to run FA conditions under direct BCBA supervision, following precise instructions and collecting reliable data throughout the process.

Which statement about punishment is accurate according to ABA principles?

Answer: Punishment must be combined with reinforcement of alternative behavior for best outcomes

Punishment suppresses behavior but does not teach the client what to do instead. Pairing punishment with reinforcement of appropriate alternative behavior produces more complete and lasting behavior change while also providing the client with an acceptable way to meet their needs.