RBT Assessment 4

Question 1

During a preference assessment, a client repeatedly avoids an item that was initially identified as a high-preference item. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Note the change and report it to the supervising BCBA

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Continue presenting the item to build tolerance

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Remove the item permanently from the preference inventory

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Pair the item with a known aversive to reduce avoidance

Question 2

Which data collection method is MOST appropriate for measuring the total time a client engages in a behavior per session?

Accepted Answer

Duration recording

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Frequency recording

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Latency recording

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Momentary time sampling

Question 3

A client's skill acquisition data shows a plateau for three consecutive sessions. What is the RBT's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Graph the data and notify the supervising BCBA

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Independently modify the teaching procedure to break the plateau

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Increase the number of trials per session without approval

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Switch to a different target skill until the BCBA reviews

Question 4

In a free operant preference assessment, how are items typically presented?

Accepted Answer

Multiple items simultaneously with free access

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One item at a time in a fixed order

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Items paired together in a forced-choice format

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Items presented after every correct response

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a stimulus preference assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify items that may function as reinforcers

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To diagnose a client's behavioral disorder

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To determine appropriate punishment procedures

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To measure baseline rates of target behaviors

Question 6

An RBT uses a 10-second partial interval recording method. In which scenario is a behavior recorded as occurring?

Accepted Answer

If the behavior occurs at any point during the 10-second interval

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Only if the behavior occurs for the entire 10-second interval

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Only at the exact moment the interval ends

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If the behavior occurs more than five times in the interval

Question 7

A BCBA asks an RBT to assist with an indirect assessment by interviewing the client's parents. What is the primary limitation of indirect assessment data?

Accepted Answer

It relies on recall and perception rather than direct observation

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It can only be used for skill acquisition programs

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It requires specialized equipment to administer

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It is only valid for clients under 12 years old