RBT Exam - Nicole Study Guide Flashcards
What is ABLL’s™-R?
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised, developed by Dr. James Partington, is a criterion referenced assessment and tracking system based on B.F. Skinner’s functional analysis of language.
ABLL’s™-R is used to evaluate language and learning skills.
What does the ‘Dead Man’s Test’ refer to in behavior analysis?
If a dead man can do it, it ain’t behavior.
This test helps to determine if an action is observable and measurable.
What is chaining in behavioral teaching?
Teaching multi-step skills where each step is linked through task analysis.
Chaining can be done by backward, forward, or total task analyses.
Define ‘consequence’ in behavior analysis.
What happens after the behavior, which can be good, bad, or neutral.
What is Developmentally Delayed (DD)?
A diagnosis given to children or infants not meeting developmental milestones, such as crawling or talking.
Adolescents or adults can also receive this diagnosis later in life.
What is Discrete Trial Training (DTT)?
A method of instruction isolating a task and teaching it across multiple trials with specific opportunities to respond.
Define Discriminative stimulus (SD).
A demand/question or signal indicating reinforcement is available.
What is an echoic in Verbal Behavior?
The ability to vocally imitate upon request.
What is echolalia?
Echoing or imitating what is heard, which can be immediate or delayed.
What does elopement refer to?
Wandering or running away, either alone or without caregiver knowledge.
What is extinction in behavior analysis?
Withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, leading to a reduction of that behavior.
What is an extinction burst?
The increase in frequency and/or intensity of behavior in the early stages of extinction.
Define Fine Motor Skills.
Activities requiring coordination and movement of smaller muscles, especially of the hand.
What does field size refer to in teaching?
The amount of stimuli presented in an array during a teaching trial.
What is generalization in learning?
The ability to apply a learned skill in different but similar situations.
Define Gross Motor Skills.
Activities involving larger muscle groups, such as sitting, walking, and jumping.
What is HOH prompting?
Hand over hand prompting, a physical prompt to assist with completing a motor demand.
What is an intervention in behavior analysis?
The plan of action or strategy used to change a behavior.
Define intraverbal.
The ability to discuss or answer questions about something not physically present.
What is a mand in Verbal Behavior?
A request for something one wants or needs.
What does mouthing refer to?
Placing items in the mouth, which may include licking.
What is Natural Environment Training (NET)?
A type of ABA where learning occurs incidentally in natural environments.
Define pairing in the context of behavior therapy.
Building rapport by associating oneself with a child’s favorite items and activities.
What does P.E.C.S. stand for?
Picture Exchange Communication System.
What is a probe in behavior assessment?
A procedure used to test a skill or assess generalization of skills.
Define prompt in behavior analysis.
An added antecedent stimulus that brings about a specific behavior.
What is perseverative behavior?
Repeating words or phrases with high frequency.
What is prompt dependency?
When an individual relies on assistance to complete a task and stops attempting independently.
Define receptive behavior.
Listener behavior requiring a non-vocal action or motor response.
What is a reinforcer?
Something that motivates a learner to engage in a behavior.
What is satiation in behavior analysis?
When a reinforcer loses effectiveness due to overuse.
What does scrolling refer to in behavioral responses?
Responding to a demand by linking several responses together.
What are self-injurious behaviors (SIB)?
Actions resulting in physical injury to the body, such as hitting or biting oneself.
Define stereotypic/repetitive behaviors.
Self-initiated, often repetitive movements that can be vocal or motoric.
What is a target behavior?
The behavior of interest being increased or decreased in treatment.
What does task reduction mean?
Reducing demands to avoid or decrease frustration.
What are transitions in behavior analysis?
Changes from one activity or setting to another, often difficult for individuals with ASD.
What does VB stand for?
Verbal Behavior.
What is the VB-MAPP Assessment?
An assessment tool focusing on verbal/language abilities.
Differentiate between verbal and vocal.
Verbal includes all forms of communication; vocal refers specifically to speech.
