Q:1-Environmental conditions or stimulus changes that exist or occur prior to the behavior of interest' is the definition of

which of the following terms?

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Consequence

Antecedent

Establishing operation

Motivating reinforcer

Q:2-A stimulus change that follows a behavior of interest' is the definition of which of the following terms?

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Antecedent

Consequence

Establishing Operation

Motivating operation

Q:3-Those events that take place within an organism's skin or are otherwise only accessible to the organism best describes

which of the following?

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Private events

Public Events

Explanatory fictions

Autoclitics
Q:4-Providing a learner with an iPad following a correct response that results in an increase in correct responses best
describes which of the following?
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Negative punishment
Positive punishment
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement

Q:5-The occurrence of a response produces the removal, termination, reduction, or postponement of a stimulus, which

leads to an increase in the future occurrence of that response" best describes which of the following?

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Negative reinforcement

Positive reinforcement

Negative punishment

Positive punishment

Q:6-A stimulus change that can increase the future frequency of behavior without prior pairing with any other form of

reinforcement" best describes which of the following?

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Conditioned reinforcer

Conditioned punisher
Unconditioned reinforcer

Unconditioned punisher

Q:7-Which one of the following is one of the four basic schedules of reinforcement?

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Fixed variable

Variable interval

Ratio interval

Fixed timing

Q:8-What is the name of the APF model for determining preferences?

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Free Operant Stimulus Reinforcer Assessment

In-the-Moment Reinforcer Analysis

Free Operant Stimulus Preference Assessment

Immediate Reinforcer Analysis

Q:9-The learner completed three work rotations and earned choice time after each rotation. For each choice time the

individual picked to play with batman. When doing the APF model for determining a preferred item, which clinical

judgement category would this example pertain to?

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Novelty

Overall

Socialization

Past performance

Q:10-What is an unconditioned reinforcer?

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A learned reinforcer or secondary reinforcer. (money, praise)

An unlearned reinforcer or primary reinforcer. (food, water)

Q:11 A stimulus that was previously neutral or non-preferred (item/activity not liked) that now functions as a reinforcer

(something that is liked/preferred) is called a:

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Conditioned Reinforcer

Neutral Reinforcer

Unconditioned Reinforcer

Q:12-Money is an unconditioned reinforcer?

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Yes

No

Q:13-A token economy system is a conditioned reinforcer?

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Yes

No

Q:14-Why is it important for learners to have many different reinforcers?

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To increase the individual's quality of life (more friendships and fun).

To increase their interests in many different areas.

So the learner doesn't get bored or tired of doing the same things.

All of the above.

Q:15-A reward is promised when a student is being disruptive is an example of which of the following?

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Reinforcement

Trickery

Bribery

IOU

Q:16-Following completion of a difficult work task, Joe's staff gives him 5 minutes to watch tiger videos. If Joe's

completion of difficult work tasks increases following watching the videos it would be an example of which of the

following?

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Reinforcement

Trickery

Bribery

IOU

Q:17-Reinforcement doesn't work for everyone.

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True

False

Q:18 Gianna is learning to purchase food at the grocery store with cash. Her therapist is helping her to

identify different coins and dollar bill amounts. First, Gianna learned to identify a nickel versus a dime, and is

now learning to identify a quarter versus a dime and nickel. After she can accurately identify the coins when

mixed together, she will be taught to identify different dollar amounts. Gianna is learning to identify money

through a process called ____.

a. Prompting
b. Chaining
c. Shaping
d. Discrimination training

Q:19-Paychecks are a form of a token economy.

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True

False

Q:20-Which of these is not a required component of a token economy?

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Identification of reinforcers to exchange tokens for

Selecting a token

Response Cost

Determining a behavior to focus on

Q:21-What is punishment?

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Something that happens after a behavior that reduces the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Anything that follows undesired behavior.

Taking things away.

Something that happens after a behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.

Q:22-A student studies and gets and A on her spelling test. Her teacher praises her in front of the class and as a result

studying decreases. This is describing which of the following..

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Positive reinforcement

Positive punishment

Negative reinforcement

Negative punishment

Q:23-Every time a student rips up a worksheet, the amount of recess time they receive is decreased by 1 minute. As a

result, ripping up worksheets decreases in the future. This is describing which of the following?

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Positive reinforcement

Positive punishment

Negative reinforcement

Negative punishment

Q:24-Following the occurrence of property destruction (throwing a book), the teacher tells the student to go into the

hallway for 3 minutes. In the future, the frequency of property destruction (throwing a book) increases. This is describing

which of the following?

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Positive reinforcement

Positive punishment

Negative reinforcement

Negative punishment

Q:25-Which of the following is a pitfall of using punishment?

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a) Doesn't teach the individual what to do, only what not to do.

b) Increases in aggression and emotional responding.

c) Person implementing punishment procedures may become a conditioned punisher.

d) Only a & b

e) All of the above are pitfalls of using punishment.

Q:26-What is another name for aberrant behavior?

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Challenging behavior

Problem behavior

Interfering behaviors

All of the above

Q:27-Operational definition of a problem behavior is defined as writing in an observable form so anyone can read and

understand. True or False?

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True

False

Q:28-Is this a good example of an Operational definition of aggression? Aggression is hitting others.

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Yes

No

Q:29-Gaining access to candy following a behavior is an example of what possible function?

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Escape

Attention

Access to Tangibles

None of the above

Q:30-Why are Functional Behavior Assessments conducted?

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To find out how the student completes assessments.

To determine where the problem behavior occurs.

To determine why the problem behavior occurs.

To determine the name of the behavior.

Q:31-Interviewing a caregiver is an example of an indirect method?

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False

True

Q:32-Completing a written FAST assessment is an example of a direct method of measuring behavior?

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True

False

Q:33-After watching the videos and completing the activities I will be qualified to conduct functional analyses.

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True

False

Q:34-A functional analysis should always been conducted under the supervision of?

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RBT

BCBA

Teacher

Paraprofessional

Q:35-If you are asked to participate in conducting a functional analysis what should your role be?

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Run all of the conditions by yourself.

Direct others how to run the conditions.

Assist with procedures as directed by the BCBA.

You cannot participate at all.

Q:36-Operational definitions are very important for consistent responding across staff.

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True

False

Q:37-Which of these is NOT a method to make therapy fun?

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Work on a mastered task repeatedly.

Using interesting and functional materials.

Use enthusiastic language.

Varied schedules and routines.

Q:38-Which of these is NOT a suggested reactive response to behavior?

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Provide the least amount of attention possible.

Create behavioral momentum.

Provide an emotional response.

Provide low level reinforcement for the absence of disruptive behavior (incompatible behaviors).

Q:39-In behavior analysis, extinction means not reinforcing a new behavior.

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True

False

Q:40-Which of these is NOT a challenge of extinction?

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Activity itself is reinforcing.

Reinforcement is available from multiple sources.

Extinction Burst.

Zero occurrences of problem behavior.

Q:41-Time in Procedures are a form of ...

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Positive reinforcement

Positive punishment

Negative reinforcement

Negative punishment

Q:42-Reinforcing value of the 'time in band' needs to be taught.

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True

False

Q:43-Response cost is a type of..

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Positive punishment

negative punishment

Positive reinforcement

Negative reinforcement
Q:44-Another name for response cost is a fine.

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True

False

Q:45-The two different types of overcorrection are ...

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Positive practice and Negative practice

Positive Practice and Restitutional

Restitutional and Negative Practice

Response blocking and Negative practice

Q:46-Which of the following is not a type of differential reinforcement?

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Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)

Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)

Differential Reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL)

Differential Reinforcement of all behaviors (DRA)

Q:47-Antecedent-based interventions do what?

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Increase the behavior.

Decrease the behavior.

Change the frequency of the consequences.

Change the value of the consequences.

Q:48-We are providing these interventions prior to any challenging or undesirable behavior occurring. We are making it

more likely for the individual to not find value in engaging in challenging behavior because we are already planning for

their needs.

"Can you hand me that cup?" (High) "Push in your chair."(High) "Stand by me."(High) "Sit down at your desk."(Low)

Presenting multiple high-probability responses prior to presenting a low-probability response is an example of what?

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Script Fading

Social Story

First-Then

Behavioral Momentum

Q:49-Which of these do we recommend you do not use because there is a lack of evidence-based research on the

intervention?

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First-Then

Social Stories

Video Modeling

Script Fading

Q:50-Social stories only work if you have never told the individual what to do or they did not know how to do what you
are asking of them and they have the ability to read. However, if you have already told them or showed them how to do the
behavior then the error is likely a practice or reinforcement error. Social stories will not help with those types of errors.
"Can I play with you?" "Can I play with" "Can I play" This is an example of:
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Script Fading
Social Story
First-Then
Behavioral Momentum

Q:51-When the individual watches a video and the video is from the perspective of the learner, this is what type of video

modeling?

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POV (Point of View)

Basic

Group

Self

Q:52-What is one benefit of an activity schedule?

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There are only one or two pictures placed on the schedule at a time.

The pictures on the activity schedule are made from Boardmaker.

The activity schedule helps create a more predictable day for the learner.

The teacher/caregiver is the only one allowed to make the activity schedule.

Q:52-Frustrating events can ALWAYS be prevented.

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True

False

Q:53-It is best practice to only practice calm down strategies when upset.

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True

False

Q:54-Which of the below are components of a Behavior Reduction Plan?

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Data Collection
Operational Definition

Replacement Behaviors

All of the above

Q:55-A treatment for phobias in which the patient is exposed to progressively more anxiety-provoking stimuli and taught

relaxation techniques is a definition of what?

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Discrete Trial Training

Behavior Intervention Plan

Systematic Desensitization

Shaping

Q:56-Your students are taking a test and you write 'Remember, no talking on the board'. During the test, you hear a noise

and you point to the note on the board. What type(s) of prompting are you using? Select all that apply. More than one.

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a) Full Physical

b) Gestural

c) Verbal

d) Auditory

e) Textual

f) Positional

g) Both b& e

Q:57-With this type of prompt you move the targeted object closer to the student.

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Positional prompt

Full Physical Prompt

Verbal Prompt

Modeling Prompt

Q:58-How many components are there in a discrete trial?

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Q:59-DTT can only be done on its own, or without any other procedures being used?

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True

False

Q:60-Counterbalancing refers to which of the following?

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Changing where the student and staff are sitting

Changing where the stimuli are located on the table

Changing the instruction presented

Changing the size and shape of the stimuli

Q:61-Which of the following would an option of 'NR' indicate on a data sheet?

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No Response

Never Right

Nothing Recorded

Not Required

Q:62-Which is an example of Using Natural Language in DTT? Target: Student throwing you the ball.

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"Sam, throw me ball"

"Throw ball"

"Hey Sam throw me the ball."

Q:63-What are two components of DTT?

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a) Presenting instruction at the table

b) Provide immediate feedback

c) Provide delayed feedback

d) Teach in a quiet environment

e) Teach towards chaos

f) Both b & e

Q:64-Which of these statements are true?

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a) DTT can be done at the table and in a group setting

b) DTT is only for student with moderate to severe disabilities

c) DTT should only be done at the table

d) DTT can be used with anyone

e) Both a & d

Q:65-A very natural schedule of reinforcement is the end goal with generalization.

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True

False

Q:66-Which one of the follow is a common procedure used in Naturalistic Teaching?

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Discrete Trial Teaching

Incidental Teaching

Teacher Training

None of the above

Q:67-Which of the following is not Generalization Teaching Procedure outlined by Stokes & Baer (1977)?

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Train and Hope

Train Loosely

Discrete Trial Training

Sequential Modification

Q:68-What is a common characteristic of Naturalistic Teacher?

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Child Initiated

Teacher Initiated

Full access to Reinforcement

None of the above

Q:69-If an individual is more likely to say "blue" in the presence of color blue than in its absence, the color blue is an

example of which of the following?

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Stimulus Delta

Reinforcement

Discriminative Stimulus

Control

Q:70-Which of the following behaviors would a task analysis be most helpful for?

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Pushing a button

Getting lunch in the cafeteria

Sitting Down

Waving your hand

Q:71-You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (Sd) to the first instance of behavior. What

are you measuring?

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Frequency

Duration

Latency

Inter-response time

Q:72-How long the behavior occurs refers to what measurement dimension?

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Duration

Momentary time sampling

Latency

Tally/ Count

Q:73-John is recording data on aggression by counting the number of scratches left on his body after a session. What kind

of measurement is this?

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Duration

Time sampling

Continuous measurement

Permanent product

Q:74-Reinforcement is delivered on the average of every 2 minutes in which the behaviors occur.

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FI-2

FR-2

VI-2

VR-2

Q:75-You provide reinforcement to your client for clapping, and ignore him when he hits.

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Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior

Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior

Differential reinforcement for lower rats of behavior

Differential reinforcement of other behavior

Q:76-Which of the following examples below is an example of a VARIABLE RATIO schedule of reinforcement?
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Grandma loves the slots in Vegas! On average, every 30th pull of the slot machine results in a small cash payout. Sometimes the
payout occurs on the 15th pull… sometimes on the 45th… but, on average, payout occurs every 30 pulls on the slot machine.
Grandma can’t wait to hit the jackpot someday!
Every time Billy screams, his mother punishes him by taking away his toys for the night
Tim gives his students a treat from the candy jar every time they get a 100% on their tests
Individuals who pass the RBT exam are given a $50 bonus on their next pay check at ACME ABA company

Q:77-Withholding reinforcement for a target response

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Variable reinforcement

Extinction

Punishment

Reinforcement schedule

Q:78-Sometimes, behavior analysts will break down a complex chain of behaviors into smaller discrete steps to facilitate

teaching.

The learner will then be taught to complete the steps in their logical order, with the completion of the previous step serving

as the reinforcer for that step and the discriminative stimulus (SD) for the next step. Finally, the last step in the chain

(terminal step) serves as the reinforcer for the whole chain.

What is this called?

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Task Analysis

Task Step

Task Endurance

Task Sequence

Q:79-How long a tantrum behavior occurs, how long it takes a client to do homework; what type of data collection is this?

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Frequency

Duration

Interresponse time

Latency

Q:80-For a child who is always picked up when they cry, not picking them up in the future would be an example of…?

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Escape

Elopement

Extinction

Negative reinforcement

Q:81-For a child who is scratching his skin, extinction can be used by the child wearing a glove, preventing the contact of

the sensory stimulation that comes from scratching the skin. Which type of extinction does this represent?

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Sensory extinction

Escape extinction

Attention extinction

Functional communication training

Q:82-Which of the following is true about cumulative records?

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Trends in a cumulative record can include a positive (increasing) and negative (decreasing) slope

A combination of all frequency scores into a single “master score index” used in statistical analysis to compare frequency charts

for different types of radical behaviors

Data never decreases in a cumulative record; an increasing slope indicates occurrence of the target behavior, while a flat slope

indicates periods of no occurrences of the target behavior

Data is recorded once per session; downward slopes indicate a decreasing trend
Q:83-Sally is an RBT working with a client named Jim. Jim tends to scream and bite his arm forcefully when presented
with his token board, and sometimes when Sally opens up her laptop. Sally almost never opens up her laptop unless she’s
about to ask Jim to do some of his table work activities.
What do you think the most likely function of Jim’s behavior is?
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Sensory Overload
Escape from demands presented by others (Socially Mediated Negative Reinforcement)
Access to Tangibles, such as preferred Items & activities (Socially Mediated Positive Reinforcement)
Escape from a painful stimulus, such as a headache! (Automatically Mediated Negative Reinforcement)

Q:84-You are asked to collect data on aggression. Every time your learner agresses, you click the tally counter. What are

you measuring?

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Duration

Duration per occurrenceb

Latency

Frequency

Q:85-Tom has had many health problems related to smoking and his doctor recommended he enlistthe assistance of a
behavior analyst to develop a program to help him stop.The supervisinganalyst asked Mona, an RBT, to collect baseline
data to determine how many cigarettes Tomsmoked in an hour.Mona counted the number of cigarettes in the ash tray
each day andrecorded that he smoked 12 cigarettes per hour.She arrived at this using:
a. Partial interval recording
b. Permanent product recording
c. Whole interval recording
d. Frequency recording