Brt Exam

Question 1

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

Answer 1

of understanding and improving behavior by focusing on observable and measurable actions.

Question 2

Define “Behavior.”

Answer 2

Any observable and measurable action of a person.

Question 3

What is an “Antecedent”?

Answer 3

A stimulus or event that occurs before a behavior.

Question 4

What is a “Consequence”?

Answer 4

A stimulus or event that occurs immediately after a behavior, affecting its future occurrence.

Question 5

What is “Reinforcement”?

Answer 5

A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Question 6

Define “Punishment.”

Answer 6

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Question 7

What is “Frequency” in data collection?

Answer 7

The number of times a behavior occurs.

Question 8

Define “Duration.”

Answer 8

The amount of time a behavior lasts.

Question 9

What is “Latency”?

Answer 9

The time between an antecedent and the start of a behavior.

Question 10

Explain “Partial Interval Recording”

Answer 10

Recording whether a behavior occurred at any time during a set interval.

Question 11

What is “Whole Interval Recording”?

Answer 11

Recording whether a behavior occurred throughout the entire interval.

Question 12

Define “Momentary Time Sampling.”

Answer 12

Recording whether a behavior is occurring at the exact moment the interval ends.

Question 13

What is a “Preference Assessment”?

Answer 13

A process to identify items or activities that a person finds reinforcing.

Question 14

Define “Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).”

Answer 14

A process for identifying the purpose a behavior serves for a person.

Question 15

What is “Probing”?

Answer 15

Testing a skill or behavior without providing teaching or prompting.

Question 16

What is “Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)”?

Answer 16

A structured teaching method with a clear beginning and end (e.g., instruction → response → feedback).

Question 17

Define “Naturalistic Teaching.”

Answer 17

Teaching skills in a natural environment during naturally occurring activities.

Question 18

What are “Reinforcement Schedules”?

Answer 18

Rules determining when and how reinforcement is delivered (e.g., fixed ratio, variable interval).

Question 19

Explain “Task Analysis.”

Answer 19

Breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps.

Question 20

What is “Forward Chaining”?

Answer 20

Teaching the first step of a task first, then gradually adding the next steps.

Question 21

What is “Backward Chaining”?

Answer 21

Teaching the last step of a task first and working backward.

Question 22

What is a “Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)”?

Answer 22

A plan to reduce problem behaviors by addressing antecedents, behaviors, and consequences.

Question 23

Define “Extinction.”

Answer 23

The process of reducing a behavior by no longer providing reinforcement.

Question 24

What is “Differential Reinforcement”?

Answer 24

Reinforcing a specific behavior while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.

Question 25

Explain “Antecedent Intervention.”

Answer 25

Modifying the environment or conditions to prevent problem behavior.

Question 26

What are “Objective Session Notes”?

Answer 26

Notes that describe what occurred during a session, focusing on observable and measurable behavior.

Question 27

What is the purpose of incident reporting?

Answer 27

To document unexpected or harmful events during a session.

Question 28

What is the RBT’s scope of practice?

Answer 28

RBTs implement behavior-analytic plans created by a supervising BCBA; they do not design or modify treatment plans.

Question 29

What is client dignity?

Answer 29

Treating clients with respect, protecting their privacy, and involving them in decision-making when appropriate.

Question 30

Define “Dual Relationship.”

Answer 30

A situation where a professional relationship overlaps with a personal relationship, which should be avoided