RBT Module 6

Question 1

Minor changes to treatment or the environment, sometimes depicted as broken vertical lines on a graph (2 words)

Answer 1

Condition changes

Question 2

Involves continuous observation of the individual and directly measures characteristics of behavior (2 words)

Answer 2

Continuous measurement

Question 3

A series of straight lines connecting data points within a phase or condition (2 words)

Answer 3

Data path

Question 4

The primary focus for analysis and interpretation on an equal-interval line graph (2 words)

Answer 4

Data path

Question 5

Depicted on an equal-interval line graph, it is the value of the target behavior at a given point in time (2 words)

Answer 5

Data point(s)

Question 6

These types of measurement procedures are not intended to capture every instance of behavior, but rather a sample of behavior (2 words)

Answer 6

Discontinuous measures

Question 7

Classifying responses, prompts, or products of behavior based on a coding system (2 words)

Answer 7

Discrete categorization

Question 8

A continuous form of data collection that is a measure of the length of a response

Answer 8

Duration

Question 9

The amount of time that each instance of the target behavior occurs (3 words)

Answer 9

Duration per occurrence

Question 10

The most commonly used type of graph in ABA (4 words)

Answer 10

Equal-interval line graph

Question 11

A concise statement on a graph that provides you with sufficient information to identify the target behaviors and the interventions (2 words)

Answer 11

Figure legend

Question 12

The number of times a response occurs (simple count)

Answer 12

Frequency

Question 13

X-axis on an equal-interval line graph that typically represents the passage of time (2 words)

Answer 13

Horizontal axis

Question 14

States what time periods are represented by each successive data point (3 words)

Answer 14

Horizontal axis label

Question 15

The time between two successive responses (3 words)

Answer 15

Inter-response time (IRT)

Question 16

The amount of time between an antecedent stimulus and a response

Answer 16

Latency

Question 17

Observer records a response as having occurred only if it occurs at the end of the interval (when the timer goes off) (3 words)

Answer 17

Momentary time sample (MTS)

Question 18

Observer records a response as having occurred if it occurred at any time during the recording interval (3 words)

Answer 18

Partial interval recording (PIR)

Question 19

Calculated by dividing the number of correct responses by the total number of responses (correct and incorrect) and multiplying by 100 (2 words)

Answer 19

Percent correct

Question 20

Calculated by dividing the amount of time the response(s) lasted by the total time observed, then multiplying by 100 (2 words)

Answer 20

Percent duration

Question 21

Calculated by dividing the number of target responses by the total number of opportunities to respond and multiplying by 100 (2 words)

Answer 21

Percent occurrence

Question 22

A ratio that expresses the likelihood that some event would occur if given 100 opportunities to occur

Answer 22

Percentage

Question 23

The results of behavior or something that the behavior leaves behind that can be measured (2 words)

Answer 23

Permanent product

Question 24

Major change to treatment or the environment represented by a solid vertical line on a graph (2 words)

Answer 24

Phase change

Question 25

A brief label, placed at the top of a chart to identify each separate major phase of treatment (3 words)

Answer 25

Phase change label

Question 26

Observer records the number of individuals engaged in the target response at the end of the recording interval

Answer 26

PLACHECK

Question 27

The number of responses per unit of time

Answer 27

Rate

Question 28

Cumulative amount of time an individual engages in the target behavior (2 words)

Answer 28

Total duration

Question 29

Y-axis on an equal-interval line graph that represents the range of values of the target behavior (2 words)

Answer 29

Vertical axis

Question 30

States what response measure was used to measure the target response (3 words)

Answer 30

Vertical axis label

Question 31

Observer records a response as having occurred if the response occurs throughout the entire interval (3 words)

Answer 31

Whole interval recording (WIR)

Question 32

Environmental or other non-discrete conditions that may impact the behavior of a client (2 words)

Answer 32

Ecological variables

Question 33

Language that is based on facts (things that are directly observed and measured) (2 words)

Answer 33

Objective language

Question 34

Brief, objective notes that generally include date and time of the session and a summary of the session (2 words)

Answer 34

Session notes

Question 35

Language that is based on one person’s opinion, interpretation, point of view, feelings/emotions, etc.

Answer 35

Subjective