RBT RBT Reinforcement Strategies 5

Question 1

During a preference assessment, the RBT presents two items and notes which item the client reaches for first. This procedure is called a:

Accepted Answer

Paired stimulus (forced choice) assessment

Answer

A paired stimulus or forced-choice preference assessment presents two items simultaneously and records which is chosen more often.

Question 2

A child only receives access to their tablet after completing homework. Over time, homework completion increases. The tablet is serving as a:

Accepted Answer

Secondary reinforcer

Answer

A tablet is a secondary (conditioned) reinforcer because its value is learned through association with other reinforcers, not biologically inherent.

Question 3

An RBT is working on a new skill and provides reinforcement after every correct response to build the behavior quickly. This schedule is called:

Accepted Answer

Continuous reinforcement (CRF)

Answer

Continuous reinforcement (CRF) delivers a reinforcer after every instance of the target behavior and is ideal for acquiring new skills.

Question 4

A reinforcer that is effective because of its biological importance — such as food, water, or warmth — is called a:

Accepted Answer

Primary reinforcer

Answer

Primary reinforcers are unconditioned and do not require prior learning to function as reinforcers because they satisfy biological needs.

Question 5

When an RBT only reinforces responses that are more accurate or closer to the target behavior than previous ones, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Shaping

Answer

Shaping uses differential reinforcement of successive approximations to build a target behavior that the client cannot yet perform.

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