RBT RBT Task List 2nd Edition Measurement and Data 2

Question 1

During discrete trial training (DTT), the component that occurs between the learner's response and the next trial is called the:

Accepted Answer

Intertrial interval (ITI)

Answer

The intertrial interval (ITI) is the brief pause between the consequence of one trial and the SD of the next.

Question 2

A therapist teaches a child to tie shoes by first reinforcing putting on the shoe, then reinforcing that step plus pulling the laces, continuing until the full chain is complete. This is:

Accepted Answer

Forward chaining

Answer

Forward chaining teaches the first step first, adding subsequent steps in order until the full behavior chain is mastered.

Question 3

An RBT is teaching a student to request items using a picture exchange card. To reduce dependence on the instructor's physical presence, the RBT gradually increases the distance between the student and the PECS book. This exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

Systematic prompt fading

Answer

Systematic prompt fading involves gradually reducing the level of assistance provided to promote independent responding.

Question 4

Which differential reinforcement procedure involves reinforcing the absence of the target problem behavior during a specified interval?

Accepted Answer

DRO (differential reinforcement of other behavior)

Answer

DRO delivers reinforcement when the problem behavior does NOT occur during a defined interval.

Question 5

An antecedent intervention that makes a problem behavior irrelevant by providing noncontingent access to preferred items is called:

Accepted Answer

Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR)

Answer

Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) provides reinforcers on a fixed- or variable-time schedule, independent of behavior, reducing the motivation to engage in problem behavior.

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RBT RBT Task List 2nd Edition Measurement and Data 2